Mobile Satellite Internet - Page 2

TroyS · 02-29-2012, 11:42 PM

Depends on how many days are you looking at per camping trip. If it's just for a couple of days, I'd go with rayne's reply and just try to convince her to take the time off to unwind and relax. It will actually help her be more productive when she gets back. On the other hand, if you're looking at being on the road for more than a week, then I would suggest to go ahead and get one.

ejdixon · 03-05-2012, 10:22 PM

I'd always carry around my Novatel Ovation MC760 Broadband2Go USB modem from Virgin Mobile whenever I go on long camping trips with my family. The prepaid card cost about $20 and gives me about 12 hours worth of web browsing that you can use for 30 days. I admit it's not really as fast as the connection that I get here at home, but still pretty good for me when it comes to checking and sending emails to my boss at work while I'm out camping.

Tristan · 03-06-2012, 09:54 PM

I don't have any experience with them, but Wild Blue Satellite Internet Service seems to have decent rates. Obviously, satellite is going to be more expensive, but at least your wife won't have to worry about losing customers.

DMan · 03-09-2012, 09:02 PM

Thanks for all the replies. From the looks of things we'll probably have to go with a mobile rocket stick. Until we're on the move for months at a time, the mobile satellite internet looks too expensive.

ppine · 03-10-2012, 11:35 AM

Dino,
Good post. My partner and I are in Palm Springs at the moment with family. We are checking on some clients and a real estate deal. Having this capability allows for longer and longer trips without missing any important communications. It is fun to head out on trips longer than 2 weeks and still be able to get some work done.

ChadTower · 03-12-2012, 10:35 AM

Like was mentioned before, best solution is probably a smartphone as a mobile hotspot. Do not dismiss that thinking it is just a phone. It is a full wifi internet connection you can use with your laptop.

kreso93 · 03-21-2012, 08:28 PM

Just get a mobile internet subscription plan and access Internet from your cellphone. Best thing would be to have a smartphone.

Theosus · 03-22-2012, 08:18 PM

iPad? Get the 3G version and you can pay for a couple of months, then cut it off. No contract. Not sure where you go and if you'd have coverage. If you really want it, satellite gets you anywhere... I think.

kreso93 · 03-23-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Theosus

iPad? Get the 3G version and you can pay for a couple of months, then cut it off. No contract. Not sure where you go and if you'd have coverage. If you really want it, satellite gets you anywhere... I think.

Or you can use this what Theosus posted. Anyways, if you're not going into Amazonian Rain Forests I don't see why there wouldn't be cellphone coverage.

Grandpa · 03-24-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kreso93

Or you can use this what Theosus posted. Anyways, if you're not going into Amazonian Rain Forests I don't see why there wouldn't be cellphone coverage.

Once you leave the interstate highways, most of the western US is out of service.