Wi-fi

[Mjlebsa]

I’m looking for suggestions on Wi-Fi while out camping. I’m only a weekender but I need wi-fi as much as possible. I don’t want to spend a lot of money...I was thinking something like a Verizon jet pack along with possible Signal booster? [emoji2373]

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks


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[OurNewEra]

I’m looking for suggestions on Wi-Fi while out camping. I’m only a weekender but I need wi-fi as much as possible. I don’t want to spend a lot of money...I was thinking something like a Verizon jet pack along with possible Signal booster? [emoji2373]

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks


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Oh there are so many threads discussing wi-fi options. I would recommend using the 'search' function - white box top right corner of screen.

If you are a weekender I would recommend a Mi-Fi, Jetpack, etc . . . That is what I use. I would recommend Verizon as they seem to have the best coverage. You may want to add a MIMO Antenna to the mobile device similar to this one on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-60004...s%2C170&sr=8-4

That would be the most COST EFFECTIVE method for a weekend warrior. Another option could be Nomad Internet and their mobile service with no limits. Depending on your internet service at home there are some that use the Nomad Internet service and also use it when they are in their home in place of cable or dsl service. This one has a higher hardware purchase cost and a higher (maybe double) monthly service fee. I think it is around $149.00.

[Second Chance]

As @OurNewEra suggested, you can search the forum for the (probably) hundreds of threads on this topic. You can also do some research and get some expert information here:

https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/

Rob

[traveldawg]

Here is one idea.... Of course, it assumes WiFi is good at the campground you are in. But the guy knows his stuff.

[Ynot4me2]

I think Starlink will be a game changer for RVers once its up and running. In Canada, data is so much more expensive. I'm still anxiously waiting to become a beta tester. Although I have to admit, cell coverage has really improved over the years.

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[boyscout]

I’m looking for suggestions on Wi-Fi while out camping. I’m only a weekender but I need wi-fi as much as possible. I don’t want to spend a lot of money...I was thinking something like a Verizon jet pack along with possible Signal booster? [emoji2373] Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We have two different boosters and MiFi devices from Verizon and AT&T. Heads up, cell signal boosters rarely improve the performance of data devices like these. The boosters are typically single-channel devices whereas data devices are typically dual-channel.

The devices work very well when they have a decent signal. External antennas for them like the one recommended by @OurNewEra (which we have) do help noticeably and I too recommend them, but they don't give night-and-day improvements in weak signal areas. If you're planning remote travel far from cell towers don't expect magic.

[OurNewEra]

If you're planning remote travel far from cell towers don't expect magic.

Yep! You can't boost what isn't there. Zero boosted 100 times is still zero.

[Wicked ace]

If you have an unlimited data plan on your cell phone I suggest tethering it to a computer. Do not use the hot spot provided on the phone as that is most likely limited in data. By tethering in a sense you are bypassing, the provider is seeing it all as data received by the phone. This doesn't mean you will get unlimited data but it will be a lot more than allowed with the phone's hot spot. I've used PDA net+ for years now having bought a lifetime subscription. If you look there are several features to utilize connectivity. I use a laptop as a modem of sorts as it has USB C, USB 3.0 and HDMI out to connect the phone and other devices.
If you can't get service on your phone you probably won't do any better on another wireless device but you would get a good idea of what works for you.
http://pdanet.co/