by Mike (Valley Center , CA)

Question: We will be traveling soon for about a year. We would like to have internet for our computer – is there a supplier that would fix us up with a service that will work while traveling or parked at a campground in any state?

Answer: Please see our page on this topic: http://www.your-rv-lifestyle.com/RV-internet-access/.
It describes different options for staying connected.

In the past we used a Verizon data plan with their Jetpack mobile hotspot device. Now we just use the mobile hotspot on our smart phones to connect our laptops – still with Verizon. The major wireless companies all offer comparable devices and plans. We suggest that you check the coverage maps and plan options for the wireless carriers to determine which will work best for the main locations where you plan to travel. Just keep tabs on how much data you are using – the plan usage limits are sufficient for most people.

We have had great success with Verizon’s coverage in many locations across the country. Hope that helps. Other comments welcome.

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Jun 14, 2013

Computer Connection
by: Mike Koger

I have been traveling now for a year. I asked this question before I left. I took John’s answer & hooked up with Verizon.

The best way to go period. I have never not been able to hook up. Do your self a favor hook with
Verizon. Good Luck. MK

Dec 06, 2012

Verizon
by: John Mastin

We have been using a Verizon data plan for the last two years traveling coast to coast. No issues with reception. There are some remote areas (Yellowstone Park and Glacier Park come to mind) where service spotty, but only in the parks themselves. Gardiner (in the case of Yellowstone) and West Glacier both had excellent coverage.

Jill Miller

Jill Miller is the founder of Your RV Lifestyle. Trading corporate America for the open road, Jill, along with her partner Jose, began their RV journey, making an unconventional start by wintering in New Jersey. A natural adventurer, she was motivated by a desire to explore the USA and beyond, embracing the varied landscapes, communities, and cultures across the country.

For Jill, the allure of RV living was not about material accumulation, but rather the pursuit of an adventurous, fulfilling lifestyle. A lover of golf, bicycling, hiking, and line dancing, she has carried her passions across the country, engaging with them in diverse settings. Jill’s commitment to the RV lifestyle came after years of careful research, numerous consultations with RV owners, and personal trials, including living in a rental RV.