We are camping now and have AT&T for our cell phone and a Verizon air card for our computer. This week we had no cell phone cell service but did have Internet access. We have had Verizon for about a year now and love it.
Because you are a new member, I'd like to politely suggest that you ask questions in a much more specific manner when you need information.
We really need to know information like where you live or are traveling, what kind of RV you have, whether you have something already set up somewhere else, like at home or work, what your level of technical abilities are for such things, how much you are willing to pay, what kind or service requirements you need (just email and RV.net surfing or running a business, etc.) and the like.
Always give as much information as you can. Too much is far better than too little (well... except for shoe sizes and whether or not you like liver).
I have a Sprint card ($60.00 a month) and an external antenna/booster affair. Works OK most of the time and quite well sometimes. I also have an external WiFi transceiver and directional antenna unit mounted to my Winegard TV antenna. That works really well when there is WiFi available.
Of course anything you decide on is going to cost some bucks. Some more than others.
Brian K7ZRZ
Campgrounding hosting - Oregon State Parks
1987 30' Holiday Rambler Class A
GL1800 Goldwing - Honda Scooter Mounted
2000 Silver Miata LS Toad
There are several Internet services many of which are "Good" Which is best depends on you.. I have done a few posts outlining some of the services
On the high price and work end is 2-way satellite internet; (Hughes or Starband)
Starting around 60/month for service, the initial cost can be 1-6 THOUSAND for hardware. Service works, basically EVERYWHERE, (dead zones are normally very small) but minimum ping time is 1/2 second, this causes issues for many, and is a pain for all.. however it is also the choice I maid cause it's a pain I can live with and the issues I can get around.
Cell Phones and Air Cards.. An air card, for the purpose of this discussion, is a cell phone and many cell phones can double as air cards, with qualifications.
Service is the same as you cell phone,,, NO SIGNAL means NO INTERNET, that simple, and there are no signal places, Up Front cost for an air card is usualy around 200 bucks (Cell phones vary) you need a cellular line for the card (or phone) and unlimited internet will run you around 20 to 40/month, depending on the provider (20 is T-Mobile and AT&T I think, don't know about Verizon,, If you price at Nextel I suggest having clean undies handy) All the providers brag about their coverage. NONE are 100% NOTE: If you have a family plan (I do) an air card can run you as little as 30/month
Cell phones come in several speeds.. on the T-mobile/AT&T chart they are G2, G3 and Edge,, G2 is dial up. G3 and Edge push DSL
Verizon can push cable
Air cards are normally the fastest service the network supports. Some air cards can make and receive voice calls by the way (Not all can do that)
Next you have Wi-Fi.. With Wi-FI you are at the mercy of those around you.. Some campgrounds offer it free, some offer it free, but only in the family center, some charge you a fee, Truckstops usually FEE, Libraries Free, Plus a lot of other places.. www.jwire.com to find a list
That leaves dial up.. If you can find a port to plug into
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business John is Near Kenwood TS-2000 housed in a 2005 Damon Intruder 377
I've been using Meliencom Broadband Wireless for the past 6 months and have no problems with service except in the RV park in FL where everyone gets p poor connections with all different services. Price just went up to $60 a month unlimited usage. Now I just have to find a phone service that has good coverage. T-Mobile sucks on coverage in NJ, IN and Florida
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