wi-fi in rv parks

[Christie_637]

I know I'm hopping on late, but if you haven't pulled the trigger, check out InstyConnect. They are a family owned/run company. We just got ours and we have cell and wifi where we didn't before (2 weeks ago). We think it will be the answer for us.

 

[Hoopy Frood]

I know I'm hopping on late, but if you haven't pulled the trigger, check out InstyConnect. They are a family owned/run company. We just got ours and we have cell and wifi where we didn't before (2 weeks ago). We think it will be the answer for us.

Whoo, pretty pricey. I would likely do Starlink before that. But we just light websurf while we're out.

 

[jjbbrewer]

Whoo, pretty pricey. I would likely do Starlink before that. But we just light websurf while we're out.

For me, a big deciding factor is was cell coverage. Where I go boondocking (or occasionally state/county park camping) in the western US, cell coverage is quite often non-existent even with boosters, external antennas, etc.etc. I think in the eastern US, cell service is better.

Determining starlink coverage is pretty easy. If you can see Polaris from your camp, you're good.

 

[Soundsailor]

I know I'm hopping on late, but if you haven't pulled the trigger, check out InstyConnect. They are a family owned/run company. We just got ours and we have cell and wifi where we didn't before (2 weeks ago). We think it will be the answer for us.

TravlFi seems like a better deal than InstyConnect, a bit less expensive and multi-network all the time. We've gotten a good signal on at least one network everywhere we've tried it. But, as @jjbbrewer said, cell coverage is often better in the East.

 

[msutoad]

Another solid option besides Starlink is the T-Mobile 5G home internet. It does not while the coach/RV is in motion,but works well in most of the places we are camping. It’s not ideal for boondocking in the middle no where, but up and down the east coast, Midwest and I-40 from NC to Flagstaff it works exceptionally well for 5G and is 50.00 a month including taxes. I’m not a huge T-MO fan, but tried it and for the price was shocked…. I often am in Orlando and I can get 700Mbps down, and 250Mbpps up. Way more than I need even with my kids all playing games and streaming. Just another option for some to consider….

 

[BoredWeasel]

So, for those of you who chose to use public wifi, example campground wifi or other unsecure wifi in campground, Are you concerned about security?

 

[Soundsailor]

So, for those of you who chose to use public wifi, example campground wifi or other unsecure wifi in campground, Are you concerned about security?

Yes, I use Tailscale to secure my connection.

 

[retired_engineer]

Another solid option besides Starlink is the T-Mobile 5G home internet. It does not while the coach/RV is in motion,but works well in most of the places we are camping. It’s not ideal for boondocking in the middle no where, but up and down the east coast, Midwest and I-40 from NC to Flagstaff it works exceptionally well for 5G and is 50.00 a month including taxes. I’m not a huge T-MO fan, but tried it and for the price was shocked…. I often am in Orlando and I can get 700Mbps down, and 250Mbpps up. Way more than I need even with my kids all playing games and streaming. Just another option for some to consider….

My understanding is using T-Mobile's home internet at any location other than your registered address is a violation of the service agreement. They might not be enforcing it but the company's expectation is people traveling or wanting to use the service in multiple locations will signup for their AWAY offering. AWAY isn't cheap at $110 and $160 per month.

 

[Hoopy Frood]

So, for those of you who chose to use public wifi, example campground wifi or other unsecure wifi in campground, Are you concerned about security?

Not particularly. Aware of though.

 

[djdaves]

Either way, Still a First Responder, my clock doesn't stop. Just sayin

 

[Hoopy Frood]

Either way, Still a First Responder, my clock doesn't stop. Just sayin

Uh, just sayin' what?

 

[djdaves]

sorry thought i had clicked the Quote response to an earlier post.

 

[classicrockguy]

Park wifi sucks. So far no exceptions in 7 years of RVing.

We use our iPad Pro with 5G cell from Verizon when signal is available. I think it’s $25/month unlimited data on our 2 phone cell plan. Plenty of bandwidth for basic internet stuff like email and bill pay or whatever. We also use the iPad for streaming via a USB-C port-to-HDMI cable. No issues as long as cell is available. Even LTE is fast enough to stream content. Our new iPhones 15 Pros can now also do the same thing.

We have a DISH Outdoors satellite setup which runs about $70/mth for basic cable stations plus local stations. We just buy the month(s) we need and shut it down otherwise. Trees are a hassle for this setup, but sometimes it provides a great alternative when there is no cell service. (At least for TV.)

If we are near a metro area the rooftop antenna works surprisingly well for TV!

In a pinch, we have a Bluray library of about 150 movies.

If you are “working from home” then Starlink is likely your best bet.