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Re: Mobile hotspots
I just signed up to use my existing Winegard Gateway GW-1000 with T-Mobile. The Winegard setup provides me with external antennas, and I hope that improves signal quality. Plus it keeps everything on my 12 volt system, avoiding inverter use. I’m getting 50GB for $50. I will see how well that works in October during a three week multi-state trip.38Views2likes0CommentsTips for new hotspot data plan for part time RV use
Title says it all. I just signed up for 50GB data using a Winegard Gateway GW-1000. I went this route for two reasons: one, it uses external antennas (should get a better signal?) and two, it is 12 volts, so it will work without the inverter on. Boondocking! We would primarily use this for casual Internet use on our laptops and video streaming to the TV. My big concern is that I am still working from home, so I only need this when we roll out for a trip. I saw that I can suspend (I think that is what it was called) the account, but only twice a year, and only for up to 90 days. Not enough! The T-Mobile rep said no worries, just report it lost or stolen - and he set it to that status. That doesn’t feel right, but that is what he said to do. And I already have $50 due, although there has been zero data use and the plan is in a “lost or stolen” status. I’m guessing first month, I get billed regardless. May as well turn it on and use it to check performance? So you part-time RVers, what do you do? Show me the way! 🏝2.5KViews0likes2Comments