Escapees March/April 2016

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY FEATURE

Stay C onnected on the Go M bile Internet By Chris Dunphy and Cherie Ve Ard #116760

Ways to Get Connected The mobile Internet setup of a retiree who snowbirds to an RV park with known great WiFi will be completely different from the needs of a mobile entrepreneur conducting frequent video conference calls while home- schooling children as the family ex- plores national parks. For many of today’s RVers rely- ing on mobile Internet, an arsenal of solutions will need to be assembled. Here’s a quick comparison of the primary ways of getting online:

For many RVers, Internet access has become almost as essential as finding wa- ter, power and sewer hookups. Some would argue it’s actually more essential. But getting online on the road can be a challenge, and there is not one univer- sal best way that fits the diverse needs and travel styles of every RVer. Many

variables come into play, such as: • How often do you need to be online? • How much data do you need? • How important is speed and latency? • How many devices do you need to keep online? • What is your style of travel? • What plans and equipment do you have now? • How much redundancy do you need? • And what is your budget?

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