agesilaus Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 I'm about to buy the TOGO antenna and AT&T package late next week. Anyone got any reasons why I shouldn't? All the reviews seem to be very positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Do your research... older tech on the cell modem does not have all the advantages of the newer stuff. Could be a bit of a limitation in some instances. Sure can’t beat he $360 a year plan! Edited October 14, 2019 by DesertMiner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted October 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 What's better then? With as good a plan. We aren't major data users at the present time but who knows what will happen with the taps open instead of the CG Wifi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 While it is accurate that not all bands are supported, for the most part it should operate acceptably. I'm probably going to buy one as well, knowing that it is somewhat of a compromise. But nothing really acute. As a frame of reference, our Homebase - which is the original - also does not have all the bands. This can limit my speed in "certain" situations. But frankly, for just browsing and not heavy duty speed requirements, it really does not matter if I have 20 mbps or 40 mbps. Both are acceptable. In a particular set of circumstances it may be that the device is not optimal. And also consider its lifetime. I expect to replace it within 2 years. Quote Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1521 Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 I just purchased it last week. Installing it tomorrow. Can't beat the $360/year for unlimited data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) I've been happy with my AT&T Mobley and it's $20 a month unlimited data plan. Same thing, it's not a state of the art cell modem and only uses a limited number of bands but it's worked fine for me. I watch quite a bit of streaming HD video (Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc.) along with doing other online stuff. Edited October 14, 2019 by Lou Schneider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted October 14, 2019 Report Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) i've chosen not to buy a TOGO and the associated AT&T data plan. In my case, I already have superior cellular and wifi hardware. And my current data plans are large enough to meet my needs. 25 GB/month on a Verizon plan through FMCA, and unlimited through an AT&T Mobley plan. But for many full-timers, the AT&T $360 per year (unlimited plan) seems VERY attractive. The TOGO seems to be easy to install, and good enough for most folks. Edited October 14, 2019 by DanZemke clarity Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 7:07 PM, Jack Mayer said: While it is accurate that not all bands are supported, for the most part it should operate acceptably. I'm probably going to buy one as well, knowing that it is somewhat of a compromise. But nothing really acute. As a frame of reference, our Homebase - which is the original - also does not have all the bands. This can limit my speed in "certain" situations. But frankly, for just browsing and not heavy duty speed requirements, it really does not matter if I have 20 mbps or 40 mbps. Both are acceptable. In a particular set of circumstances it may be that the device is not optimal. And also consider its lifetime. I expect to replace it within 2 years. Hey Jack, is the homebase still available through ATT? I looked and could not find anything. As I have a friend who want to cut the cord from Comcast. What they charge is getting out of hand. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewilso Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 The only thing that has held me back is I have a B with a steel roof and don’t know if the signal will penetrate the roof. I’d have had one long ago otherwise. Wineguard says yes the signal will be degraded, but can’t/won’t say if it will be unusable or not. Quote Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 How could Winegard know without taking measurements of your roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewilso Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I believe (hope) that they would know if the signal inside of a vehicle, car, truck, or van, made of steel (many are you know) would be USABLE, or not. Quote Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technomadia Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 On 10/15/2019 at 8:53 AM, dewilso said: The only thing that has held me back is I have a B with a steel roof and don’t know if the signal will penetrate the roof. I’d have had one long ago otherwise. Wineguard says yes the signal will be degraded, but can’t/won’t say if it will be unusable or not. We tested the Winegard ConnecT 2.0 hardware on our all metal bus conversion - and found the signal still quite usable inside. The Togo/ConnecT (same hardware) is a nice simple package - and the plan is one of the best options out there right now. For our overview of it: http://www.rvmobileinternet.com/togo Quote Cherie & Chris (and Kiki *meow*) / Personal Blog: Technomadia.com Technomads (technology enabled nomads) since 2006Our 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 CenterMobile Internet Information for RVers, Cruisers & Nomads Proud to be recognized as Escapee's Commercial Partners #773 / Escapees RVOU Instructors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acampingwewillgo Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 Got my ToGo Wednesday, will get it up on the roof over the weekend to install but may wait to activate until our next trip out. In the back of my mind I keep thinking the Data Plan might disappear...so may activate right away! 🙂 Quote 96' Vogue PrimaVista, CAT 3176b, 10.2 litre, Allison HD-4060 Mollie, Rubie, Cassie and Maggie.......all rescued King Charles Spaniel's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted October 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 I ordered one yesterday. Have had no word from them since. I saw the Winegard version in Camping World today and they were $209 but I assume that is a different version. I'll be PO'd if that turns out not to be the case tho...heh. It was really light but I suspect that was an empty display version. Is there a slot on the dome for the Sim? I got an email from Winegard mine is on the way and scheduled for a Tuesday delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acampingwewillgo Posted October 19, 2019 Report Share Posted October 19, 2019 The Togo is extremely lite....and it comes with an AT&T sim card installed. Quote 96' Vogue PrimaVista, CAT 3176b, 10.2 litre, Allison HD-4060 Mollie, Rubie, Cassie and Maggie.......all rescued King Charles Spaniel's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 9:07 PM, Jack Mayer said: While it is accurate that not all bands are supported, for the most part it should operate acceptably. I'm probably going to buy one as well, knowing that it is somewhat of a compromise. But nothing really acute. As a frame of reference, our Homebase - which is the original - also does not have all the bands. This can limit my speed in "certain" situations. But frankly, for just browsing and not heavy duty speed requirements, it really does not matter if I have 20 mbps or 40 mbps. Both are acceptable. In a particular set of circumstances it may be that the device is not optimal. And also consider its lifetime. I expect to replace it within 2 years. Howdy! Jack, I also have one of AT&Ts homebase accounts with 300gbs plan. Do you know if you are able to remove the sims card from the homebase unit and place it into another hotspot. We are beginning to have problems with our homebase unit. ” Happy Trails “ Chiefneon Quote "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agesilaus Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Just looking at the dome I see no way to look inside without some disassembly. Someone said TOGO inserted the SIM before it ships. Ah wait I see a card inserted into a slot near the bottom. The slot is indented and covered with a piece of lexan about the size of a large postage stamp. If you remember what those are...heh. So you could pull a couple of screws and get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1521 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I installed mine yesterday. Physically very easy to install. Logically it’s a PITA. The software is very clumsy. It does not install gracefully using an iPad. BTW, you MUST use a mobile device to install and manage it. They used to have a web browser interface but they’ve done away with it so if you don’t have an Android or IPad/iPhone you’re SOL. The first installation attempt was using my iPad. I ended up getting tech support on the phone. They themselves don’t like the program. We ended up switching over to my Android tablet to install it and it was much better. We’re getting about 12 Mbps down/15 Mbps up where we’re sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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