Internet While Camping

[RandR]

Does anyone connect to internet when camping? Some campgrounds have wifi but it seems like most of the time it does not work very well. Has anyone tried the T-mobile or Verizon internet? I need something better than connecting with a hotspot on my phone.

[RumRunner]

Turn off the TV, turn off the phone, turn off the computer, enjoy the camping.

A friend of mine has been trying the spaceX internet, StarLink, I think. So far he likes it.

[4Campers]

No, but I know that T-Mobile internet is not portable. Using it at home and wondered if it could go on trips with us. T-Mobile says it is for one location only. On FB some say they have taken it, it worked, however T-Mobile says they can lock the service if rules aren't followed.
Been researching for my daughter who works from home. Internet at the CG they visit most has wi-fi but it's not secure for her work. There are a couple different units out there, but the cost of one was $500 for the unit and $169 a month for unlimited 5G. Ouch.

[dno]

Too bad clearwire is not around anymore, I had that for a time and thought it worked pretty well. There always those wifi hotspots you can buy through your cell phone provider

[RandR]

I need a reliable ability to work remotely and sometimes we want to watch movies. I don't have enough data on my phone for using my phones hotspot to be of any use. I often have to send and receive large files. The StarLink service sounds good, but the reviews seem to be mixed not to mention the expense for the equipment.

[GoneCamping]

I have 2 sources for the internet when camping. My T-Mobile phone gives me unlimited 5G on the phone itself, and 5 gig of hot spot if needed. I also have an AT&T Wifi Router with an unlimited/unthrottled 4G hot spot that is used primarily with my Computer. Both work well, and have not been anywhere from Florida to Maine that I could not connect. Very happy with the AT&T, and it's an old plan that I'm Grandfathered into, cost me $34.99 per month!!!

Oh, and though kind of pricey, Starlink is now offering RV internet...

[4Campers]

I have 2 sources for the internet when camping. My T-Mobile phone gives me unlimited 5G on the phone itself, and 5 gig of hot spot if needed. I also have an AT&T Wifi Router with an unlimited/unthrottled 4G hot spot that is used primarily with my Computer. Both work well, and have not been anywhere from Florida to Maine that I could not connect. Very happy with the AT&T, and it's an old plan that I'm Grandfathered into, cost me $34.99 per month!!!

Oh, and though kind of pricey, Starlink is now offering RV internet...

You got a good deal with that AT&T internet. I think Starlink is the one I researched that cost $500 for the device and $169 a month. That's crazy pricing.

PS- good to see you here on Pop Up Times.

[GoneCamping]

Well, Starlink is now priced for RV's at $599 for the equipment, and $135 per month for the service. It's the way to go I suppose, but what I have does the job for much less money.

[dno]

PS- good to see you here on Pop Up Times.

I second this.

[badkitty]

We just use our phone hot spot through t-mobile. If you're out in the boondocks it can be a bit spotty.

[GoneCamping]

That's why I've kept my AT&T Wifi router paid and up to date, it does seem to work everywhere I go. And my phone is on T-Mobile and I can hotspot that as well...

[4Campers]

Daughter's hassle is she needs a secure connection because it's bank stuff she works on. She burns up her battery using her phone as a hot spot because files she moves are huge. What takes her 15 minutes at home takes 2 hours on wi-fi.

[toomanytents]

We are generally in campgrounds with no wifi, sometimes no or weak cell service, so generally we have no internet.  Any campground wifi I've come across is generally not secure enough to trust with more than general google searches (like where can we go to dinner or hiking, etc).

[4Campers]

We are generally in campgrounds with no wifi, sometimes no or weak cell service, so generally we have no internet.  Any campground wifi I've come across is generally not secure enough to trust with more than general google searches (like where can we go to dinner or hiking, etc).

I've found the same thing, wi-fi at CGs is usually slower than just using my own 5G connection. And you're right about it not being secure.

[conncamper]

Did you find a solution. I think I will start trying to find something as well for our now moved to next year trip.