DW and I are set to FT for our first time and headed to the SE for first ever camp host job. We are stuck with T-Mobile for another year and both have Samsung T mobile Androids. We're not tech savvy, and figure we need to purchase a t- mobile hot spot and then get internet at least on one of our Androids? We just don't want Another T Mobile contract. Maybe just pay the fee and get out of contract and go with Verizon and Mifi and never look back? Thanks
Technomadia said
04:05 PM Oct 12, 2013
Or you could add something like the Millenicom Hotspot plan to your arsenal? Verizon data service, 20GB a month for $69.99/mo with no contract.
Maybe keep the T-Mobile for your phones until you see how they work for you on the road (their network is actively being improved) before deciding if you buy out the contract?
Redundancy on different networks also has advantages as you travel, as sometimes one works better than the other. If you don't have T-Mobile access, you can always use Google Voice, Skype, etc. for placing calls over the web.
- Cherie
bjoyce said
04:07 PM Oct 12, 2013
Have you checked the coverage maps to see if T-Mobile will be a problem where you are going? I would do that first. I agree that T-Mobile has the worst coverage of the big 4, but it still has coverage in many places people go.
You should also make an attempt to estimate your usage before making changes. I am sure T-mobile has usage data for your currently. Whomever you are getting internet now might also. Then you can decide if going directly to Verizon or getting the 20GB per month plan from Millenicom, that uses Verizon's network, would be better financially. There is no rule that says you have to get a T-mobile hotspot just because your phones are T-Mobile.
saltfevr said
06:07 PM Oct 13, 2013
Cherie: Thanks for your reply! Have read a lot about Millenicom. That if I can even say it right...I have a Belkin N300 wireless usb adapter, which I guess would work on my Compaq desktop? DW has a Asus notebook eee pc901 Glad you got the GM back on the road. I drove a 40'dp for 25 yrs, too bad I had 45 back seat drivers. Thanks again!
Bill: Also thank you for your reply. Hadn't even thought about new coverage area map? duh me, T mobile looks pretty iffy near okefenoke(sp?) BTW, very Beautiful Dutch Star!! Thanks again for the reply
bjoyce said
06:18 PM Oct 13, 2013
You can use a USB wireless adapter to get wifi, or you can add a router that can work with the Millenicom system, Pepwave Surf SOHO, WiFiRanger or Cradlepoint MBR95 (what we have), that will provide Ethernet ports for the desktop.
Hi Everyone;
DW and I are set to FT for our first time and headed to the SE for first ever camp host job. We are stuck with T-Mobile for another year and both have Samsung T mobile Androids. We're not tech savvy, and figure we need to purchase a t- mobile hot spot and then get internet at least on one of our Androids? We just don't want Another T Mobile contract. Maybe just pay the fee and get out of contract and go with Verizon and Mifi and never look back? Thanks
Maybe keep the T-Mobile for your phones until you see how they work for you on the road (their network is actively being improved) before deciding if you buy out the contract?
Redundancy on different networks also has advantages as you travel, as sometimes one works better than the other. If you don't have T-Mobile access, you can always use Google Voice, Skype, etc. for placing calls over the web.
- Cherie
You should also make an attempt to estimate your usage before making changes. I am sure T-mobile has usage data for your currently. Whomever you are getting internet now might also. Then you can decide if going directly to Verizon or getting the 20GB per month plan from Millenicom, that uses Verizon's network, would be better financially. There is no rule that says you have to get a T-mobile hotspot just because your phones are T-Mobile.
Bill: Also thank you for your reply. Hadn't even thought about new coverage area map? duh me, T mobile looks pretty iffy near okefenoke(sp?) BTW, very Beautiful Dutch Star!! Thanks again for the reply
You can use a USB wireless adapter to get wifi, or you can add a router that can work with the Millenicom system, Pepwave Surf SOHO, WiFiRanger or Cradlepoint MBR95 (what we have), that will provide Ethernet ports for the desktop.
More reading: http://www.jackdanmayer.com/communication.htm#Internet on the Road and http://www.technomadia.com/internet/.