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With MotoSat no longer in business, this new system from MobilSat is the only consumer level automatic satellite internet antenna currently available. There is a clear need for it, and RVers looking for RV Satellite Systems will surely be impressed! Having used the new system for just a couple weeks now, I am quite pleased with its performance and ease of use.

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The Complete Guide to RV Internet and Mobile WIFI

In my conversations with fellow RV’ers, communicating in the RV forums, and otherwise general chats with folks I find that there is one consistent issue most RV’ers struggle with and thats the issue of RV Internet. RV Internet or “Mobile Wifi or Mobile Broadband” as the techie crowd refers to it is the bain of many an RV’ers existence.  I thought I would use my tech-savvy background and address this issue once and for all. I have seen far to many people overpay, get unnecessary services and receive poor results with thier RV Internet trials and tribulations. Below you will find a graph outlining the major players in the Mobile Wifi world and what they offer. You may notice I omitted some names. I did so on purpose because many others only exist while using these companies cellular towers under a different marketing name and offer very little real value and most of them only operate regionally. If you happen to find a company offering better deals with the same level of service quality, support and value as what I am describing here than I applaud you! Just be sure to check the fine print.

As you review this chart you can find a guide below it to address the definitions of the items described as you begin to make your decision on what makes the most sense for you. Farther down you will find my recommendations based on the “RV Internet” profiles that I commonly see. If you feel like you have a unique situation I have not addressed here please feel free to leave a comment or visit our forums describing your situation and I will be happy to customize my thoughts for you!

True Prepaid Monthly Use it or Lose it Contract Option 3G Speeds 4G Speeds Coverage Provider Shared Data Option Plan Options True Connect Internet x x Sprint More Info Verizon Wireless x x x x Verizon x Contract Prepaid AT&T x x x x AT&T x ContractPrepaid Sprint x x x x Sprint x More Info T-Mobile x x x x T-Mobile More Info Virgin Mobile x x x T-Mobile More Info Millenicom x x x Sprint/Verizon More Info

Graph Explanation

True Prepaid

I define this as being able to purchase “Airtime” and get to use at your pace, either in a month or in a year without additional charges.

Monthly Use it or Lose It

This is how most wireless companies market under a “pre paid” veil though the only thing you pay in advance is your monthly charge. Very similar to having a contract the only difference is you can cancel anytime.

Contract Option

I think this is familiar to most but most wireless providers ask for you to make a commitment of time your willing to pay them for their service. This many times means a discount on the device you will need to receive mobile broadband.

3G Speeds

3G Stands for 3rd-generation. Analog cellular phones were the first generation. Digital phones marked the second generation (2G). Expected speeds average around 2 mega-bits a second. For the non techie crowed that means you can download your favorite country song in under 30 seconds. Usually acceptable for most casual internet users needs.

4G Speeds

Wireless carriers in the U.S. have turned 4G into a meaningless marketing term unfortunately. All four of the major U.S. wireless carriers are calling their faster wireless networks 4G, but only one qualifies under the formal technical definition and that is Verizon Wireless and thier LTE network .4G wireless is the term used to describe the fourth-generation of wireless service. 4G is a step up from 3G. You could expect to download that same country song 3-5 times faster on a true 4G network.

Coverage Provider

There are 4 major players in the wireless coverage world and they are Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint, and T-Mobile. Almost all others that you may know of operate very few if any actual cell phone towers and instead have agreements with the above companies to use their network.

Shared Data Option

Relatively new development in mobile broadband is the option to add a mobile wifi hotspot to your existing wireless plan and let it share your family’s data for a nominal monthly fee (usually $10-20).

Plan Options

You are probably aware of the varying array of plan options at wireless providers and when it comes to mobile broadband its not different. I have given you links to each companies plans but will also provide my pick for best of class based on your needs.

My Recommendations based on the time you spend in your RV and your usage:

The “We are weekenders and occasional RV Travelers who need RV Wifi”

Pick: True Connect

By a mile this is the best option so that you can pay for only what you need and pass on the monthly bills to pay for something you don’t use every day. With this option you simply purchase the device from Walmart and purchase prepaid data. If you decide to use it in the next 30 days they give you a much better deal than if you want to use it as you need it. Either way its a much cheaper route than being on a wireless carriers contract plan. Visit Walmart.com For More Information.

The “We are full time RV’ers and we need RV Wifi Everywhere We Explore”

Pick: Verizon 4G Contract Plan

Verizon by FAR has the best coverage and speeds on its wireless network. You get 4G and 3G on the same plan. I personally use them for this purpose. There contract plans are fair on pricing and they have great service when compared to their peers. You will probably end up with a 2 year contract but if your a full timer it will definitely be worth it. Visit your local Verizon store or Verizon.com for more information.

The “We want it to be low cost ,simple, and I don’t have much to worry about this because we don’t use our RV very often”

Pick: I think these folks are the most common and as a person who wears many hats I certainly appricate it. Add the mobile broadband device to your existing wireless plan(See graph above under Shared Data Option) for a nominal fee. Yes its $10-20 a month to add it to your plan so you can share the data with your phone and more expensive over time than the True Connect but you can set it up in a flash and don’t have to worry about running out of prepaid air time in the middle of sending an email to your mother.

Tip: If you go the Shared Data route be sure to up the amount of data you have available on your plan. Verizon has a great tool for estimating how much you will need to add HERE

  Satellite Broadband and Other Options

I did not consider Satellite Internet in my guide as it has a very high cost comparatively and can be cumbersome to get connected and you also cannot use it while in motion. Making it antiquated for most people. If cost is no object that certainly its a viable option particularly if your a boon docker.

As for other options I am aware of products from In motion and others that purely use the lack of information being distributed to RV’ers to their advantage and charge ridiculous prices for their services so I chose not to include them here.

  Cant I get RVWIFI for FREE?

Perhaps you decided that mobile broadband is not for you but you still want to put yourself in a position to get the best WIFI reception possible while on your travels at a low cost one time expense. You can use the RV parks WIFI or possibly other local WIFI signals to your advantage.

You should consider picking up two products in particular. You will need to purchase a WIFI Antenna with a USB adabper which you can plug directly into a Laptop or you can also purchase a Cradlepoint personal hotspot which turns it into a wireless signal so you can use your iPads, Mobile Phones, Laptops etc all at the same time which is how I have mine setup. This will increase the range of the WIFI your RV can pick up exponentially.  I actually have both the Mobile Broadband from Verizon AND this setup described here to make sure I am able to find a good WIFI connection. You can see links to the two products you will need below. You will probably want a tech savvy family friend or perhaps someone at the GeekSquad to help you install it.

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  Conclusion:

I hope this guide was helpful and if there is anything you have questions on, find that my information is incorrect or just generally enjoyed this article and it helped you please leave me a comment below or post a message on our forums.