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Have reviewed the info from Tecno. Awesome by the way!

But I’m having trouble understanding how to get started with an access point. I’ll be in areas where Verizon and ATT allegedly both have good coverage. I’ll need data for work, gaming and streaming the likes of Netflix and also cell phone voice. I can mount one of the antennas with booster like a WeBoost no problem.

Once I get a modem type access point inside the RV with wireless and Ethernet wired I’ll know what to do,

Do I buy like a ATT Nighthawk and then go from there? What about the equivalent from Verizon whatever that is?

Thanks for any help.

 

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Hi there Sheldon... I'm assuming by 'Tecno' you meant you've reviewed some of our materials? If so.. thanks :)

 

The first step is assessing your needs. Sounds like you've already determined your carriers and some of your usage desires - so I'd next concentrate on deciding how much data you need, and how you need it (does it all NEED to be via mobile hotspot usage, or can some of it be 'on device'?) 

Here's our guide to assessing your needs: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/resources/mobile-internet-needs/

 

Since you've mentioned work, gaming and TV, here are three guides to each of these topics - each with their own unique challenges:

Work: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/resources/working-remotely/

TV & Streaming: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/resources/tv-movie-entertainment-on-the-road/

Gaming: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/resources/gaming/

 

Once you have a handle on the data needs, then shop for your data plans to meet them. Different plans will require different types of equipment - so I wouldn't recommend buying your hotspots (Nighthawk and Verizon Jetpack) first.  

Here's our guide with our current top pick data plans:

https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/resources/top-pick-data-plans/

 

Hopefully that will give you a little more guidance to follow.  We also do offer all of this content and more as part of our structured 'Classroom' to walk you through the process. Lession 1 is available as a free preview: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/classroom/

 

Of course, all of our guides have a free component with access to the basics - and our premium members (who fund the creation & upkeep of all of this content - we're advertising & sponsorship free), have access to the full in-depth guides, our Q&A forums, webinars, alert newsletter and discounts.  Escapees members do have access to a special discount code to join our premium membership.  

We also offer a free Facebook Group where our staff fields basic questions - you can find it at @Internet for RVers & Cruisers. 

 

 - Cherie

 

 

 

 

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Yes I was referring to Technomadia. Thanks a bunch for the info. I'm in the processing of joining your site. 

I have a company paid Iphone with group data plan but would like to keep my RV data connection separate and create a new mobile method of internet access.    

Basically I have a home office now with high speed cable internet access. I'll be leaving that behind when I go full time before long. Ideally I'd like to have as close to the same internet functionality and speed as I had with home cable. I realize that may not be possible exactly but it's sort of a goal/objective with the mobile access point. 

I also have an Ipad 2 w/cellular but use it only with wifi. I bought it used and it has a Verizon sim as well as like a Manage Verizon Account under Cellular Data. 

I'll go back over the data plans again. I'm probably going to want a lot of data.  

My gaming is Eve Online. 

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*blush* 

Thanks guys. We love what we do, and we couldn't do it without the support of our community. 

Cherie & Chris (and Kiki *meow*) / Personal Blog: Technomadia.com
Technomads (technology enabled nomads) since 2006

Our Nomadic Fleet:
RVs:
Zephyr: 1961 GM 4106 bus conversion / Blooper: 2020.5 Winnebago Travato GL Boat: Y-Not: 1999 Bayliner 4788

Hosts of the Mobile Internet Resource Center
Mobile Internet Information for RVers, Cruisers & Nomads
Proud to be recognized as Escapee's Commercial Partners #773 / Escapees RVOU Instructors

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