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TC_Z
Explorer
Dec 12, 2022

Router for Low Cell Signal Rural Mountainous Areas

We recently camped in the mountains of Alabama at Desoto SP. We had spotty cell signal.

When we got back I called Verizon to confirm they could activate a T1114 router, activation fee was $35 and a $10/mon fee. All is good.

So I bought a Verizon Novatel T1114, an Antenna Gear M39 and a painters pole to put it up in the air. Once delivered ****, I called Verizon to activate it and they reneged and would not activate the T1114 despite their previous commitment. They claim it is no longer supported by their system. That's bunk, my brother has a T1114 and they are continuing to support his.

Regardless, I now must return my T1114 and try to get reimbursed. This despite making sure it was legit, and must buy another router for rural low signal areas, just for Verizon 4G WiFi, no voice needed. My antenna I bought has SMA connectors.

Any suggestions for a good router that has SMA antenna connections, that Verizon will activate?

Thanks
  • MountainAir05's avatar
    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Dec 13, 2022
    Why not buy the unit you need from Verizon. I work with one years ago and they would not work with anyone who did not get there phone equipment from them. I think you will found in the mountains, that if your phone will not work neither will any other phone equipment. We have several dead spot around here in the mountains. good luck
  • MountainAir05's avatar
    MountainAir05
    Explorer II
    Dec 13, 2022
    2oldman wrote:
    Starlink



    Really read up on this system. Neighbor just did it and cost is very high. Dead spots are dead spots. He did not get it up and running before his 30 days ran out so he is stuck with a expensive system and is not happy but if he turns it off as in not needed, not the part of their plan where you still pay $20 a month, you have to purchase a new unit. So as stated really READ their contract.

    Might add third party equipment read on that also.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Dec 13, 2022
    MountainAir05 wrote:
    2oldman wrote:
    Starlink
    Really read up on this system.
    I have it. No problems except for maybe slow upload speed. Put antenna on ground with clear view of sky, antenna aims itself. Woo hoo. I see many RVs with them, and nobody's complaining.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Dec 13, 2022
    MountainAir05 wrote:
    OK if I give your info to my neighbor. He seems to be having too many issues.Gene
    No problem. It should work flawlessly right out of the box. Has an app too. I got mine in 4 days, no long wait. Most RVers are putting theirs on the roof, but it works fine on the ground.

    The only caveat I'd pass along is that sometimes it can take up to 10 or 15 minutes to find suitable satellites. Not all the time, but that can make one think it isn't working, but it is. Be patient.
  • LouLawrence's avatar
    LouLawrence
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2022
    MountainAir05 wrote:
    2oldman wrote:
    Starlink



    Really read up on this system. Neighbor just did it and cost is very high. Dead spots are dead spots. He did not get it up and running before his 30 days ran out so he is stuck with a expensive system and is not happy but if he turns it off as in not needed, not the part of their plan where you still pay $20 a month, you have to purchase a new unit. So as stated really READ their contract.

    Might add third party equipment read on that also.

    Is he trying to move a home unit? If so, that could be the problem. The RV set costs more but can be pit on pause at no cost when you don't need the service. It's now $135/month but only for the months you need.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Dec 14, 2022
    LouLawrence wrote:
    Is he trying to move a home unit?
    Possibly. I've read of some success with that, but personally I wouldn't try it.
  • LouLawrence's avatar
    LouLawrence
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2022
    Interesting but hard to understand. This thread has drifted so far as to be worthless to the OP.

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