We have learned more in two days of watching this woman then four years of college. Seriously, she's amazing. 💜😊

Really glad this video don’t wave a dislike. She does an amazing explanation.

Thanks again for putting this uptodate information out there. You folks do a great job. I can't afford to become a member but I watch the ads (muted, of course) to give you a bit of support. Good job, guys

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME INFORMATION!! I got more useable information in less than 5 minutes explaining hot spots than almost an hour in other vids. Thank You!! Only issue I had, not being a boater, was the changing shore line background, kind of motion sick, but otherwise I will watch it again!!!

First time viewer because I had a question about this and she answered my video. Great video. Straight to the point.

Oh yes, well organized and professionally communicated ! Great job!👌🏼👍

You are truly a hero, thanks so much for compiling all this info into one easy to understand source! It's amazing 😁

Oh What a good presentation…In depth analysis…applicable globally….Amazing ….Cheers!!!

I have an iPhone 6 that I am using with Visible for the unlimited mobile hotspot and the way I found to keep the hotspot “active” all the time is to connect an Amazon echo speaker to it as that requires a constant internet connection it keeps the iPhone hotspot active all the time. I just took it camping last weekend and all weekend I was able to connect to it with various devices without ever having to turn the hotspot off and back on again.

Thank you so much!!! I thought I'd have to wait until Starlink was fully operational nationwide but now I more fully understand what options are actually out there now, thanks to you!

Thank you, I generally use my phone as a hotspot when away from home in the RV. Recently I’ve been looking towards upgrading to something with the option of an external Ariel. This video has given me something to think about, and was very informative giving both the pros and cons. 👍

I loved the great overview, with positives and negatives on each. This was helpful.

For those that need a consistent bandwidth pipe, you may want to recommend bonding multiple cellular accounts/sim chips into a single router. The ability to balance connectivity between 2 (or more) accounts from different carriers is a good way to build a consistent bandwidth pipe for both downloading, and more importantly, uploading data. This is critical for streaming. Even the dedicated single chip hotspots still have regular drop-outs that often happen at the most inconvenient times.

just wow , this video is the best run down of remote and mobile options :)

I check them out at the library for 3 weeks at a time. Lifesaver!

So well explained and wonderfully paced. Thanks for the great content!

You did an EXCELLENT job explaining the various types of Internet connections in this video! As for me, I just use a mobile hotspot device in my home, which I bought from my cell phone carrier, Metro by T-Mobile. Since I use it for Internet access by myself, it suits my Internet connection needs just fine. My cell phone and Internet services are 'bundled' together every month. Thanks again for explaining everything about various Internet connections!

Thanks for the overview. I just got back from a trip where I thought the wi-fi connection would be better than it was. I liked the step-level breakdown of usages to help me decide where I'm at and what the best devices would be for the coverage needed. 👍

A great, thorough presentation! Thanks!

Y'all provide a great service. I consider myself very technical (a BSEE and a PhD in mathematics (field theory)). I've learned some good stuff from y'all

She explained the iOS device hotspot the exact way I do. They do fall asleep and u have to fiddle with it. I’ve found when it falls asleep just go back to ur personal hotspot screen and it wakes it back up.

Extremely helpful and so well done! Learning a lot.

Again another freaking classic Thank you so much.... So informative.... I do like a mobile hotspot I've been with T-Mobile since they've been voice stream lol But I have a MetroPCS hotspot line as well

Thanks ....that was a great stockpile of information. It helped me to understand what I will be looking for.

Beautiful background! Great informative video.

Great video, very informative, been using a hotspot from my phone and its just not quite good enough, so through your advice I'll be getting a mobile hotspot.

Great vid! Thanks for passing on your knowledge. Very clear and educational. Super job

Great overview, thanks for posting.

I really appreciate your videos! Very insightful and well done!

Always great info I can understant. TY

Thanks dear, it was exhaustive and excellent which no one else could've done. Kudos

Great Video!!! Easy to understand 😀 Blessed Travels…….

We plan to start RV travel this summer - you are a live saver ❤❤❤❤

Suffice Channing - thankyou for your comments about internet connections, I have been looking for the same thing

Thanks for enlightening us about the options available. I’m surprised more people aren’t dropping their cable companies and using hot spots at home. I did several months ago and have been delighted. The best part was me getting to kick Comcast in the cajonies !

OMG! I think I get it. Going to buy adaptor & cable now Fingers crossed!

Amazingly thoroughly explained Vlog! Thanks🤩👍🏾👏🏾

this was such a well presented and informative video. Glad I found this, thanks!

This in incredibly helpful, thank you!

wow 1 video for me. and my wi-fi is 10X better. thank you so much🥰

So helpful for sure. Thank you.

Excellent! Thank you So helpful! Blessed New Year to you all ; two and four leggeds:)!

Very helpful information. Thank you!

No boat traffic! You must be in timbuktu. Great info. Thank you!

just a note guys.. I love yu 2 and appreciate you. I am on youtube 20 x a day and i saw this vid only today and it is a week old. today is june 5 2021.

Excellent. Very informative.

Straight to the point thank you very informative

Very Helpful. Thank You!

As a single person, my 40 gig mobile hotspot plan is all I need. Lucky me!

This is very helpful information. Thank you! 😁

Hands down the most helpful resource I've seen yet. For a tablet plan in a van, would you just need a cell booster?

Wow - EXCELLENT video !!!!!

That was helpful! Thank you

God bless you guys, love all your videos!! I have AT&T Firstnet and is amazing and unlimited service and hotpot service with no cap. Just wanted to let you guys know. Keep doing great videos!!👍

I just found you again. You changed channels. Great content.

I need to watch all of your videos

I watched this a few times and still a little confused between router and hotspot. Is the hotspot the one you can carry with you like in your pocket/bag? I would use one with antenna for home (laptop/gaming consoles), in the car (smartphone to listen to music/gps device/dashcam), coffee shop/hotel/motel (laptop)

Excellent video.

Great advice... We recently purchased an omni-directional antenna, a telescoping mast and a cell signal booster in order to use a cellular phone as a hot spot in our RV in areas or RV parks with limited connectivity... Seems to do the job... But here's the rub... Even with an "unlimited" data plan from our cell phone service we've found that going on-line to check your email or bank account balance works just fine but don't even think about streaming a movie or video with this setup... Just can't get there from here... Thanks!...

Great video thankyou

Soooooo helpful thank you

You can always remove the battery from a hotspot device and just run it off of the power cord that’s what I’ve had to do with my Netgear nighthawk M1 router And it works just fine without a battery

So informative! So if I do "basic" things from the road (like googling and emailing) but also need to support Zoom calls, would you recommend a tablet?

Nice review

Great video with very useful information. Sorry if I missed it, but can you comment on the difference (if any) in the cellular signal reception between a mifi like the Verizon 8800L and a lower priced Peplink. I am more concerned with the device reception of the cellular signal than I am of the advanced networking capabilities of the router. Thank you.

Holy information overload. Lol. I am just looking for more/better service while camping/RVing the US. What is your quick best answer? Great video.

Thanks so much for this. I am using my ATT Galaxy S20 Hotspot with 50gigs/month to access a cloud Karaoke subscription in a NYC venue I work at weekly (4 hours a shift). I was curious as to what the other options are. Thanks to you, I am now knowledgeable. Since my phone sits next to my laptop, would you say it's safe to assume that my cell phone is more than adequate for the task at hand?

Kudos, and well done! I am looking for a head-to-head comparison between a dedicated mobile hotspot and a tablet pressed into double-duty. One difference is that the tablet connection might go to sleep in the middle of a Zoom meeting, but it looks like that could be changed in a setting. Unfortunately, you didn't actually test anything. Once a month our HOA meets in a nearby building that does not have Internet access. That means I would have to bring my own Internet. I would like to create a Zoom hybrid meeting. I can bring a laptop and a webcam. But this happens only once a month, for only an hour (or two hours)(or three hours)(🤔). I hate to commit to a data plan for such a limited use since this would come out of my pocket.

Thank You

Just to say thank you.

thorough

Cheri, I dug out my old verizon 7730L jetpack & took it with us on a trip to Idaho. Funny thing-In the campground all I had was 1 bar signal if I moved it around I MIGHT get a 2nd bar but it would come & go So, I placed the device in the cradle of my Weboost Drive Sleek = NO IMPROVEMENT odd.... I turned the device up-down-front-back-on edge-on end all to no avail. most odd, so I had to give it up. FORTUNEATELY, with only 1 bar I was still able to stream KZfaq ok. !

Great information! Has anyone noticed that data usage on MIFI devices includes the LAN data? ie laptop to smarttv. So it's hard to actually know how much actual cellular plan data is being used?

I just discovered the newer Glocalme device...Think it's the NUMI?...Looks very interesting

I like using my Media Link wifi router in repeater mode with my Verizon hot spot. It doesn't work with Apple for some reason. Thanks for the video.

What do you recommend for improving the data download from my Ford Ranger Hotspot. Its ATT, I use it for my iPad which I run radar on continuous loops and Google maps when Storm chasing.. for redundancy the iPad also has Verizon Cellular.. So something that would improve data download.. love your channel..

I've been watching your videos and learning a lot. But my question is. Is there a affordable external antenna booster out there and do they boost cell signal or just Data? Most times I only get 1 bar of signal and I have problems with cell signal and data signal.

My travel trailer is prewired for the King Wifi Max. Basically there is a mini coax on the roof and inside by the tv. I prefer not to use the "King" solution, there's got to be a better cheaper system for a wireless router 2.4 & 5ghz system. Can you recommend a stem that has a wireless router and a omni antenna for the roof? I'm also T-Mobile cell phone customer. The RV park wireless network is only 2mg download and I spend most of my time just using hotspot on my phone. We have 2 T-Mobile phones, 1 wifi TV and 1 laptop. I like streaming netflix and other providers. What do you think would work for us?

Hi, we have bought The TP-LINK M7350 as a router to use in the field but it seems that it is not the best solution for us. The diffirence with a mobile Hot spot is not big enough. We are looking for a way to Improve our internet connection when we are in the field or in the forest without 220V power supply and even with a poor 4G/5G connection. What would you recommend?

I work remotely. What do you recommend for remote work when out of wifi range at campgrounds etc. Not a full time RVer , but like to travel and work in RV. Please let me know your suggestion for the setup for working remote . Thank you. Love your videos

Great info. My company has IP phones via landlines. I am looking to go mobile with one of these phones / Travel and work and connect to my company etc,etc,etc, Need to go WI fi iguess. Do you suggest that router you were holding? Ethernet from my phone to the router - wifi to my company? Suggestions?

Hello, I have a mobile modem. When you are in the same room, the wifi is very good, but the wifi signal drops from other rooms. There are ts9 tipped antennas sold, would it be helpful if I bought them? How can I increase the distance of the wi-fi signal on the mobile modem? Thanks.

Wondering if you can guide me with a good booster equipment for home use and which travel mobile Hotspot that I can carry with me. In case of a low signal

Thanks Cherie! Like #149.

I would like to see you test the Netgear LG lte (Lm1200). I am wanting to try it with my verizon (grandfathered) unlimited card. I have a Netgear home router that I use because I use a generator when out in the woods and I use an inverter in the truck, so 120volt power is not a problem. And I live in the trailer as well as camp/ travel with the same. My goal is to get away from the mifi 7730l. When I have a poor signal they overheat and not last long. Lm1200 says verizon as well as at&t.

So with a router, If i have a smart phone plan, all i would have to do is add a line on my carrier and install that sim in the Router for it to be used? that way i could lower the current plan on my phone and get a bigger one for the router (second line)

Quick question. I am using one phone for google maps. Sometimes I can see the destinations real time on the android auto of the phone that is hooked up as android auto. Both phones use the same gmail. Sometimes i can not see the destination real time. Sometimes i do. Do you understand my concern and can you explain ?

My phone does everything it needs to do ❤

Why are there antenna ports on the jet packs? If a jet pack has 4internal antennas, then what’s the point of using an external antenna? Do external antennas have better signal reception?

NETGEAR - Nighthawk M1 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Router - considering this older unit, but read online manu users have trouble getting setup. Your thoughts ?

Is there any device available to enhance I phone hotspot for streaming data? I would like to use my phone hotspot for our Roku set up in our RV but I've tested this at our home which I have a good signal but it won't always play a movie ?

How about using a USB modem, to plug into a computer? Thanks.

Hi enjoyable content Sherrie. I recently purchase a 5g mi fi. Works good but you mentioned one that is 299. The Mi Fi does have a removal sim. The Verizon rep said it cannot be used on other carriers. But when I found the sim wass removal I was pretty happy. I need your advice on getting a hotspot that I can use internationally. I am on a prepaid account. Whats your best pick. Thanks CJ the speed clocked 83down /21

What are some good mobile routers on the market right now? I want to use it for Livestreaming video so needs to be pretty robust

Hello, my husband and I have been watching yours and your husband's videos, they are very informative, thank you. We have a question that we hope you could answer, we are doing live streaming by the beach and hopefully soon by the mountains, we use duo monitors, 2 microphones and a camera connected to the lap top, we need strong internet to transfer the life stream to different platforms. We use "Alcatel" a portable wifi Hot spot from Teamobile and the videos come out very pixalated at times and choppy. We saw in your video that you mentioned a router with a built in modem and antennas, can you please help us by recommending us one that would fit our needs, by name. Also you mentioned these routers having duo sim card holders with different carriers, do we need to sign up with 2 carriers? And again, can you please advise us on which modem to get within the $300 to $500 range? Thank you so much in advance for your help! Hope to hear from you soon. God Bless you both! Martin & Zoila

Do you know how mobile 5G routers like the Pepwave Max BR1 Pro 5G are treated by carriers? Are the treated just like hotspots, or like a cellphone for data plans?

Interesting, I've never heard of that. How does the size of an antenna port on the back of a router allow you to get an antenna outside up higher, as opposed to plugging the same antenna into a modem?

Sorry, I know you've answered this a million times... Can I take the sim from my phone and put it in the jetpack 7730 and or 8800? I'm on a grandfathered verizon plan.

US Cellular had the best plan for hotspot usage but they discontinued it. Running their old unlimited plan. Unlimited Hotspot too. 7 lines for $210/mo. No real throttle till 100GB though but then its only based on congestion.

I'm mew to this and I got a question, I have a laptop that I need to use when I'm not home, I don't want to use my cell phone Hotspot since it not strong enough, is a mobile Hotspot device good for my application?