What service could you buy to keep in touch with people and stay on the internet? I am confused about the cable, cell tower and satalite connections..but it could be a real life thing I may face and I am totally challanged here. Thanks in advance.
2006-06-15 02:04:26 · 4 answers · asked by edie01376 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
To "keep in touch" your best bet is to use a mobile phone service like AT&T or Cingular Wireless that will allow nationwide roaming at no additional charge. However, be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for the monthly fees.
As far as satellite and internet, you might want to look into DirecWay. It's a service provided by DirecTV that allows for both TV and internet connection thru a satellite connection, that way you won't have to worry about finding a physical internet connection anytime you want to email. What you basically do is when you get parked for the night, you bring out the dish and align it so that you can get service. There are automated devices that can help you with this process. Again, like you mobile service, expect to pay a king's ransom for the monthly service but this way might be well worth it.
Anyway, do some research on these services before doing anything and I would also talk to some RV dealers and ask their opinions, since they probably have more experience in this matter than just about anybody else.
Good Luck and happy motoring!!!
2006-06-15 02:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Tobers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a couple suggestions...
1) A Mobile Broadband card. These are offered by Sprint and Verizon Wireless. It sticks into your laptop, and you have internet service anywhere there is cell coverage. The disadvantage is that speeds can be slower or faster depending on where you are.
2) A satellite provider such as HughesNet. HughesNet (Formally Direcway) is an internet connection via sattelite where you can get both TV and internet. The disadvantage is the very high eqipment/service costs, and that you have to align the dish if your gonna get service in an RV.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
2006-06-15 09:46:16 · answer #2 · answered by Erased Paper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Direct T.V. or Dishnetwork
2006-06-15 09:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by spaceytracey3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have wireless internet now, this would be all you need
2006-06-15 12:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by jimbob92065 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋