I've been evaluating wifi access. My budget is limited and we're dealing with some issues health-wise that make it even more "interesting". I've spent hours trying to figure out if a jetpack/mifi is better to use for internet access than a cell phone that's sharing it's bandwidth as a 'hotspot'. I've gotten different replies from different people working for different internet providers, all based on how much money they want to get out of me. I figured it would be better to get solid answers from people who've actually experienced this mifi/hotspot comparison who actually AREN'T trying to sell me stuff, so I popped in here. Situation: 4 people, 2 different RVs, 1 person may need their cell phone at times to work. Does hotspot interfere with phone usage (it's NOT a new phone, no extra $1000, just an iphone 7). Also may need to access remote systems for their work, which I guess is bandwidth-intensive. We're looking at Verizon and trying to decide if 4 cell phones @ unlimited with hotspot is better than 4 cell phones and 2 of the new jetpack replacements. To everyone who replies, thank you very much in advance for helping. We really have to decide the best solution factoring in that price is very very important. Kind of a 'last hurrah' for one of us, and I don't want to use money that my wife may need in a few months.
