Best Internet Options?

Originally posted by EchoGale I'm often in paces where there is some, minimal but unreliable cell service. I don't have a booster but would be interested in buying ne.  Any thoughts on considerations or recommendations for which one?

See my post above for what I have. WeBoost makes several versions, I just use the Slim which is their lowest cost model. Just don’t expect miracles.

Just as an FYI...when we need to get work done from the RV we select campgrounds that we know from experience have a strong WiFi signal or locations where we know/are pretty sure our cell signal will be strong (so that we can use a hotspot).  The latter are usually near towns.

If anyone is interested I’ll put together a shopping list. Just please don’t expect miracles. I generally pick up a couple of bars if I have at least one to start with. The bars are a very subjective metric. Unfortunately Iphones no longer provide access to the actual signal strength data. Thanks for nothing Apple. 👎. I hear Android phones do still provide that data.

Keeping service with two different providers might be a good idea. Gives a better shot at picking up a tower. If you get one connected you can set it as a hot spot and make WiFi calls from the other phone using its signal.

Edit: spoke to soon, looks like signal strength might be accessible again on the iPhone. Last time I checked it wasn't was disabled. Here’s how you access the field test menu:


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.macworld.com/article/3346027/how-to-see-your-true-cellular-signal-strength-with-the-iphone-field-test-app.amp.html

Consider that many RV parks specifically say that video streaming is not permitted. Not that it stops people from the speeds I have experienced.

Originally posted by PilotPodder I've worked remotely significantly and effectively over the past few years in a corporate setting (calls/VPN). I have AT&T on my iPhone and also a Verizon 8800L Jetpack as a back up. I also use a WeBoost Drive Sleek in my RV (set the antenna wherever works best) and cradle the iPhone when needed if the AT&T signal is weak (the WeBoost does work to increase the AT&T signal if there is one). Both the AT&T and Verizon I use the "unlimited" plans (100GB/30GB hotspot for AT&T, 30GB Verizon). It works well and allows me to toggle between the two major carriers as needed.