Keeping it simple

[docque]

I have my T-mobile and it has always worked great for many years. I will be getting some form of booster next year for it.

But I want a second way to connect and I think Visible would be the best bet.

I have experienced zero bars in the RV and one or two if I step out the door. So, what device is a good one to plug that Visible sim into?

I keep looking over some of these websites and it seems some are very complex to manage multiple carriers. I like simple.

[MoonShadow_1911]

I have my T-mobile and it has always worked great for many years. I will be getting some form of booster next year for it.

But I want a second way to connect and I think Visible would be the best bet.

I have experienced zero bars in the RV and one or two if I step out the door. So, what device is a good one to plug that Visible sim into?

I keep looking over some of these websites and it seems some are very complex to manage multiple carriers. I like simple.

With Visible, it is a phone only plan. It will not work in a hotspot.

[docque]

With Visible, it is a phone only plan. It will not work in a hotspot.

Well, that keeps it simple then.

[MoonShadow_1911]

Well, that keeps it simple then.

You can put the phone in hotspot mode, but it is limited to 3-5 mbps speed.

[docque]

You can put the phone in hotspot mode, but it is limited to 3-5 mbps speed.

Didn't know that. Not worth the $30 then.

[Riverbug]

There are so many options out there. Since you are on T-mobile already and familiar with their cell coverage, check out TravelData Unlimited.

[docque]

There are so many options out there. Since you are on T-mobile already and familiar with their cell coverage, check out TravelData Unlimited.

What a horrible Website. The layout is so odd. If they do T-Mobile, not interested.

[Riverbug]

What a horrible Website. The layout is so odd. If they do T-Mobile, not interested.

Apologies for trying to help. Best wishes.

[llr2800]

Didn't know that. Not worth the $30 then.

what do you expect? I typically get close to 5 on visible and no issues streaming with it. I do have a cell amp and need it most places. The only times I am much under 5 is when my work Verizon phone is too, so not much you can do about that. My wife has a purtalk/AT&T phone as rare times it is better then Verizon but generally the same or worse.

I don't know if they raised the price but mine is $25 as long as you are in a "group", the group is just random people and all separate billing, no idea why they do it.

[Keebler]

I have a Verizon hotspot that works well; when there is a decent signal. The hotspot does have ports that allow for the connection of an external antenna with TS9 connectors. I use a small, indoor MIMO antenna that can help slightly, but there has to be a signal to begin with. For the places I visit, my experience is that the Verizon signal is typically as good or better than ATT or T-Mobile (based on comparing cell phones with neighboring campers).

I don't rely on internet enough to warrant spending more to try to improve my situation. It works well for me in 85% of my use cases. Bearing in mind that I tend to do a lot of camping in areas to visit cities (Asheville, NC; Charlottesville, VA; Charleston, SC; etc) versus going out into remote areas.

Regarding Verizon; Pros: their coverage is good. Cons: they are pricey and their customer support is not the best.

Bottom line, for me; this has been simple and relatively cheap; literally just had to buy a hotspot, add that hotspot as a device to my plan, and I chose to also get a cheap, indoor antenna.