Best mobile WIFI for cross country trip
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Topic: Best mobile WIFI for cross country trip
Posted By: lblevins67
Subject: Best mobile WIFI for cross country trip
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 2:14pm
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We will be taking our 'Pod from Oregon to Kentucky later this year (woo-hoo!) and I'll need internet access along the way. I have an old Verizon jetpack that's not been used in a while that I could get reactivated, but I thought I'd ask this group about it first. Looks like it would be around $150-$200 to use Verizon for a month, including fees and such. Honestly, I'd rather do almost anything than deal with a long phone-tree-laden-phone call to Verizon to get it set up. :)
Any suggestions on services to use or avoid? I'll only need it for a month or two at the most. Thanks all! |
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Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 2:40pm
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Unfortunately, now that Millenicom is gone, the options aren't great. But, check out http://www.rvmobileinternet.com - www.rvmobileinternet.com for some choices and opinions. As a Canadian who travels frequently to the US, I get by with T-Mobile. But, frankly, service outside major cities is terrible to non-existent. And, you won't want to hear this, but Verizon is probably your best choice for rural coverage and speeds. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: jan demarinis
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 3:24pm
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I did a xcountry trip last fall. I got by just fine with campground wifi and using my phone as a personal hotspot when I couldn't. No problems and no extra fees/hassle. Good luck! jan The Podyssey ------------- 2014 178 HRE The Podyssey 2013 BMW X3 35i Prodigy RF Brake Controller |
Posted By: lblevins67
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 3:24pm
I didn't know Millenicom was gone, their website is still active. Good to know. Yeah, I've been doing some more looking...Verizon has such superior coverage and strength I may just have to suck it up and deal with them. 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 4:12pm
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I agree with Jan. we went from Vermont to Arizona and used the campground wifi etc and my cell phone never had a problem. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 4:55pm
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I've had great coverage with AT&T all over the US, we just use the hotspot feature on our phones. At home it is the only way we can get internet service. If you have a "smart phone" you most likely can use it as a hotspot. I know with AT&T they allow phone hotspot use above a certain data plan size (10 GB I think?) so I'm sure you can find out the minimum on Verizon's website w/o having to call. I know what you mean about not wanting to get sucked into a 45 minute call, I always dread having to call AT&T!
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: jan demarinis
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 5:02pm
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Agree with Techntrek. I have AT&T also. Worked like a charm. ------------- 2014 178 HRE The Podyssey 2013 BMW X3 35i Prodigy RF Brake Controller |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 03 Mar 2015 at 5:53pm
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Ditto on AT&T ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |