Comments on: Internet Access Using A Cellphone or PDA http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:54:04 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: fncampn http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-35852 fncampn Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:45:57 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-35852 One way to improve connectivity and speed when using a tethered cell phone or an air card is to use a cellular antenna signal booster. Have a look at this article for some good tips on how to do this: http://www.modmyrv.com/2008/06/11/mod-7-cellular-antenna-booster/ One way to improve connectivity and speed when using a tethered cell phone or an air card is to use a cellular antenna signal booster. Have a look at this article for some good tips on how to do this:

http://www.modmyrv.com/2008/06/11/mod-7-cellular-antenna-booster/

]]> By: Robin http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-11754 Robin Sat, 03 May 2008 03:20:12 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-11754 We have been on the road F/T for 12 yrs and my husband calls me a computer geek. I have to be connected to the Internet or I have withdrawals. I have been a Verizon customer even longer. Up until last year, I had a dinosaur of a cell phone that I tethered to my laptop that ran at a below dialup speed. After years of screaming at my PC in total frustration for pages taking up to 10 mins to load, I signed up for the Verizon aircard. It is pricey ($60/mo), but I have unlimited usage and the speed is great. While driving from CA to TX across Hwy 10 (pretty desolate) I was able to be connected the whole way (did some Ebay shopping and looked up gas prices at the truckstops.) We tend to go to some isolated places and only once did I have to suspend my service due to lack of towers. You can suspend your service for up to 90 days with 2 consecutive suspensions and only pay a small disconnect/connect fee. For $2/day, I'd gladly give up a soda at a truckstop to have my internet. We have been on the road F/T for 12 yrs and my husband calls me a computer geek. I have to be connected to the Internet or I have withdrawals. I have been a Verizon customer even longer. Up until last year, I had a dinosaur of a cell phone that I tethered to my laptop that ran at a below dialup speed. After years of screaming at my PC in total frustration for pages taking up to 10 mins to load, I signed up for the Verizon aircard. It is pricey ($60/mo), but I have unlimited usage and the speed is great. While driving from CA to TX across Hwy 10 (pretty desolate) I was able to be connected the whole way (did some Ebay shopping and looked up gas prices at the truckstops.) We tend to go to some isolated places and only once did I have to suspend my service due to lack of towers. You can suspend your service for up to 90 days with 2 consecutive suspensions and only pay a small disconnect/connect fee. For $2/day, I’d gladly give up a soda at a truckstop to have my internet.

]]> By: Mike and Cyndy Cotter, RNs http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-10513 Mike and Cyndy Cotter, RNs Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:54:12 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-10513 Starting in Sept we will be traveling North America our 8 (winter) months of the year, home the 4 summer months and really want to keep it simple and inexpensive technology wise. We will have laptops,maybe Dells,and just want to know the best and least expensive way to have a phone with good reception(to be in touch with family ,Internet access several times weekly to check email and have GPS. We are reading the postings- but are somewhat still befuddled. Also any comments on Sirius radio pro and con. Thanks for any guidance! Mike and Cyndy Starting in Sept we will be traveling North America our 8 (winter) months of the year, home the 4 summer months and really want to keep it simple and inexpensive technology wise. We will have laptops,maybe Dells,and just want to know the best and least expensive way to have a phone with good reception(to be in touch with family ,Internet access several times weekly to check email and have GPS. We are reading the postings- but are somewhat still befuddled.
Also any comments on Sirius radio pro and con.
Thanks for any guidance!
Mike and Cyndy

]]> By: Bob Hummell http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-9414 Bob Hummell Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:43:35 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-9414 I have eliminated my home land line phone and cable TV. Instead I have Direct TV at home and take it with me in the Motor Home. Costs about $42 a month. I have AT&T Celular with a phone for me and my wife, 500 minutes a month, with free nights and weekends. My wife does all of her calling to friends and relatives on the weekends. No long distance or roaming charges. We currently have 1400 rollover minutes. I have an AT&T data card that slips into the pcmcia slot in my laptop computer. It is my Internet Provider and I have free Aol and other sites for my email, etc. I have total 24/7 access wherever I go. I use it at home and when I am on the road. So far I have been able to access it where I have traveled. Ca, Ore, Nevada, Utah, NM, Tx, Az. It works whereve AT&T has a signal which is the largest coverage in the US, so I understand. My total monthly AT&T bill is $104 per month. So for under $150 per month I have TV, telephone and computer access. So far it has really worked well for me. I have eliminated my home land line phone and cable TV. Instead I have Direct TV at home and take it with me in the Motor Home. Costs about $42 a month.

I have AT&T Celular with a phone for me and my wife, 500 minutes a month, with free nights and weekends. My wife does all of her calling to friends and relatives on the weekends. No long distance or roaming charges. We currently have 1400 rollover minutes.

I have an AT&T data card that slips into the pcmcia slot in my laptop computer. It is my Internet Provider and I have free Aol and other sites for my email, etc. I have total 24/7 access wherever I go. I use it at home and when I am on the road. So far I have been able to access it where I have traveled. Ca, Ore, Nevada, Utah, NM, Tx, Az. It works whereve AT&T has a signal which is the largest coverage in the US, so I understand.

My total monthly AT&T bill is $104 per month. So for under $150 per month I have TV, telephone and computer access. So far it has really worked well for me.

]]> By: Don Klinger http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-5016 Don Klinger Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:28:20 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-5016 I live in the country. Have Earthlink ($20/mo) Speed 2 t0 6 Kbps. I want to increase speed at my home and add Internet to my coach. Because cost is a consideration what is the best way. My current thinking is to tether a phone. Receiption at my home is not great but we can use our AT&T cell phone in most areas. I think using a tethered cell phone I will need to add a antenne at my home. Any ideas? I live in the country. Have Earthlink ($20/mo) Speed 2 t0 6 Kbps. I want to increase speed at my home and add Internet to my coach. Because cost is a consideration what is the best way. My current thinking is to tether a phone. Receiption at my home is not great but we can use our AT&T cell phone in most areas. I think using a tethered cell phone I will need to add a antenne at my home. Any ideas?

]]> By: Internet Access Using ‘Embedded’ Cards http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-1500 Internet Access Using ‘Embedded’ Cards Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:35:38 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-1500 [...] covered the basics of BroadBand Cellular Internet Access, and the pro’s and con’s of tethering a phone or PDA to provide internet access to a computer… today’s blogpost entry will explain some [...] [...] covered the basics of BroadBand Cellular Internet Access, and the pro’s and con’s of tethering a phone or PDA to provide internet access to a computer… today’s blogpost entry will explain some [...]

]]> By: Jeff Foley http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-1096 Jeff Foley Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:34:51 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-1096 Jack, You can suspend your account as many times as you like, I think. However, the time your account is in "suspension" does not count toward completion of the contract, it extends the contract on a day for day basis. I also think you can get service on Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) without a contract, month to month, or even daily. Jeff Jack,

You can suspend your account as many times as you like, I think. However, the time your account is in “suspension” does not count toward completion of the contract, it extends the contract on a day for day basis.

I also think you can get service on Customer Provided Equipment (CPE) without a contract, month to month, or even daily.

Jeff

]]> By: Jack http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-1055 Jack Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:00:23 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-1055 Jeff, That’s interesting about suspending the AirCard for up to 90 days for a $10 fee. Is there a limit to the number of times this can be done within a 2 year contract? Also, when you reestablish the service prior to the 90 days expiring how long must you keep it active before ‘suspending’ again? Or can you only do it once during the contract period? The reason for my question is that we travel by RV off and on (long weekends and summer vacations) for about 6 months each year and only need mobile internet service for half the year. With our satellite radio in the RV we terminate service at the end of the season and restart it the next season. It would be great is there was a similar internet option with the AirCard. Currently we just signed up with VZN wireless phone service and do not have a data plan or PDA. Thanks, Jack Jeff,

That’s interesting about suspending the AirCard for up to 90 days for a $10 fee. Is there a limit to the number of times this can be done within a 2 year contract? Also, when you reestablish the service prior to the 90 days expiring how long must you keep it active before ‘suspending’ again? Or can you only do it once during the contract period?

The reason for my question is that we travel by RV off and on (long weekends and summer vacations) for about 6 months each year and only need mobile internet service for half the year. With our satellite radio in the RV we terminate service at the end of the season and restart it the next season. It would be great is there was a similar internet option with the AirCard. Currently we just signed up with VZN wireless phone service and do not have a data plan or PDA.

Thanks,
Jack

]]> By: Jeff Foley http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-919 Jeff Foley Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:52:08 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-919 If you have a VZW PDA with a voice and data plan, you can add (or delete) the tethering feature and it costs $15 per month. You can make one such change per month. You can change your plan at any time WITHOUT EXTENDING YOUR CONTRACT, and that includes cutting your data plan off. If you have an aircard, you can suspend the service for up to 90 days for a charge of $10. The early termination fee is reduced every month after the first month of an active contract, until it is zero after 22 months. If you have a VZW PDA with a voice and data plan, you can add (or delete) the tethering feature and it costs $15 per month. You can make one such change per month. You can change your plan at any time WITHOUT EXTENDING YOUR CONTRACT, and that includes cutting your data plan off.

If you have an aircard, you can suspend the service for up to 90 days for a charge of $10. The early termination fee is reduced every month after the first month of an active contract, until it is zero after 22 months.

]]> By: Jack http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/comment-page-1/#comment-918 Jack Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:15:31 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/2008/02/14/internet-access-using-a-cellphone-or-pda/#comment-918 Dan, Which Verizon plan do you have that allows you to turn access on and off as needed for $2/day? The plans that I see on the VZN website have a $35 activation fee and a $175 early termination fee. How do you get around this? Thanks, Jack Dan,

Which Verizon plan do you have that allows you to turn access on and off as needed for $2/day? The plans that I see on the VZN website have a $35 activation fee and a $175 early termination fee. How do you get around this?

Thanks,
Jack

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