Which Cellular Carrier is BEST for RV Internet? Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Dish Compared
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Dish Wireless. But which one is BEST for RVing and boat travels?
Well, spoiler alert - there isn't a single best network. They all have pros and cons, and what works best will highly vary by location. Which is why redundancy is important.
Join us for our early 2023 overview of the major US cellular carriers, how they stack up in coverage, their 5G roll outs and what to look for when selecting gear to use on them.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Redundancy
2:00 5G Technology
3:10 T-Mobile
4:41 Verizon
5:41 AT&T
6:53 Dish Wireless
8:27 Regionals, MVNOs & Resellers
10:30 Starlink
11:12 Other Considerations
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Good afternoon from Godley Texas, all good information that hopefully leads to smart choices. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
Always great information - "May the bandwidth be with you" - Love it! - Brilliant! - Cheers!
As always, THANK YOU.
My plan is to have AT&T and Verizon. In talking to a Verizon rep at the Tampa RV show he said that they have some plans with up to 150 gig of data. I think I'll have to look into those as we have been consistently going over our 100 gig AT&T plan recently. Thanks for keeping us all updated.
Yes, they have 150GB plans - it's one of our top picks we've been reporting on for well over a year: www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks
I have been to places where T-Mobile has no coverage. Ex: Mackinac Island, MI and the cell phone parking lot at Orlando’s airport. In both cases my wife using an AT&T phone had no trouble. So we highly agree that you have multiple carriers available just in case.
That’s expensive. No carrier is perfect. They all have dead spots.
@@davidsteckley8846 it's called redundancy. One can fill in holes the other has. It doesn't have to be expensive either.
And with at least iPhone you can have the best of both worlds. I can use Verizon for voice while using ATT for strictly data if I want. Etc.
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thanks for sharing, MIA Member :). 1st comment but like#2 and view #7
Thanks. This was informative.
Good information
AT&T seems to have the best rural coverage in my area
As far as AT&T 5G+ mid band spectrum, the x60 modem can currently connect to 3.7 GHz. For example, those that have an iPhone 13, are capable of connecting to 40 MHz of C band. I can connect to it in areas in which their towers have been upgraded with radio and antenna gear.
The x65 modem can connect to either 3.7 GHz or 3.45 GHz. The next modem generation, the x70, will hopefully be able to aggregate both the 3.7 GHz and 3.45 GHz. That’s when you’ll see a significant improvement in speed and performance, especially when they increase the backhaul to the sites.
Yes, the older modems can receive B77 in general. But not the specific subset they are using for Andromeda.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Exactly. The older modems can’t take advantage of the DOD spectrum. The ×60 and (prior to) modems can’t carrier aggregate (CA) the lower and upper bands of the C band channel, the spacing is too low.
How about a video regarding cellular carriers and plans that work best for us Canadian snowbirds?
We are focused on US Based Nomads... however our members do have access to this guide with considerations for Canadians too: www.rvmobileinternet.com/guides/mobile-internet-options-for-canadians/
My problem at home. There is no close cellular except attt. Yet it is so bad if my land isp goes out I have no coverage. No one else services the area. Bc of tree coverage my Starlink is ugh.
We are having great connectivity sticking with the T-mobile 5G Home Internet with our older AT&T 100gb hotspot for $55 (no longer available), and our older Visible party pay plan (since upgraded). Knock on wood that nothing changes but as we all know in the cellular data world for RVers, hope is not a course of action and change and turbulence is almost a certainty! 🤞
I have tmobile internet also. Can u just take the tower gateway into the rv and get signal and enjoy for the week or so? Thanks
@@thomasroseman575 that's what we've been doing...but full-time. So far so good but as we all know, there's no such thing as a guarantee but for us, this has been working.
I love your Coverage app!!!
Probably depends on service area?
What carrier is Nomad internet I would like to see you do a video on them and their speeds thank you
We don't review or closely track 3rd Party resellers.. their options change way too often. Here's all our caveats on this style of plan: www.rvmobileinternet.com/3rdparty
I have tmobile cell and home internet service. We plan on mostly if not all going to paid campsite. Will we be good or need a Hotspot or other gateway or something we do have the wineguard 360+ on the roof
All depends on your unique needs, and if T-Mobile has signal in the places you plan to travel. Recommend our getting started content: www.rvmobileinternet.com/getting-started
Is it just me or is something funky going on with the audio in this video?
This was a tough filming situation - there was wind, road noise, leaf blowers and several RVs packing up around us. Ie. a real life campground situation.
But we were only there for a day, and had to get it done.
We're actually impressed with how well Final Cut's tools handled it and saved the video.
I've been on AT&T and Verizon for 20 years. Switched over to T-Mobile a year ago and it sucks. My house sits at a high point in a major city and I'm lucky to have 2 bars. My office is in a technology park with a lot of companies, hotels, a mall and a lot of restaurants. AT&T was always 5 bars. Same with Verizon. I'm lucky to get 1 bar with T-Mobile. Many times, I can't make calls unless I stand at our loading dock. A month ago, I took a trip and drove about 1,100 miles. T-Mobile never worked in many small towns and campgrounds. I have an iPhone 13 Pro and the latest Samsung. So why did I switch? T-Mobile claimed that after buying Sprint, they had the best coverage and the fastest internet. Nope. I will be switching my phones back to AT&T and Verizon soon.
T mobile is a horrible company
Their sales reps lie about final costs of products and services. When you get confused and ask why your bill is higher than expected they say “oh i will fix it” but they never fix it. Month after month this run around happens until they finally admit that they lie to get good customer reviews. Then they blame you for calling and complaining!!! They must be paying off the better business bureau. Awful company!!
What is the best cell phone booster on the market now? I'm using a T-Mobile 5G gateway and it has worked excellent but now I'm in a weak signal area sandwiched between so mountains and I probably could use a booster for my 5th wheel RV now.
Here's our guide to cellular boosters to learn more. For 5G, data and T-Mobile, they are not overly useful. www.rvmobileinternet.com/boosters
What cell phone would you use for streaming CZcams, like your chanel, while in our RV?
I assume that the cell phone should have a min megabits of storage, I assume. Thank you.
Any modern cell phone of your preference should be more than capable of streaming content.. it's more a function of your cellular data plan and signal as the quality of experience. No local storage is needed for streaming, as nothing is actually stored on your device. Here's more on streaming content: www.rvmobileinternet.com/tv
Like to see more in depth discussion of starlink
Check out our Starlink guide and video series at www.rvmobileinternet.com/starlink
My wife and I are new to this. What kind of cell service (plan) do you get? Just a hot spot or a plan like a cell?
Here's all our resources on selecting data plans - there's a lot of considerations: www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks
I have a Pepwave max duo transit working on LTE, at what point should I consider upgrading to a 5g device?
Here's all our 5G coverage - our 5G modem analysis has our latest information on that: www.rvmobileinternet.com/5g/
T-Mobile told me today I can get a 5g Simms card for my iPad so I can stretch Netflix with unlimited data using my iPad for $20 per month. So I ordered the Simms card and I will use a Cellular router that I have not purchase yet. Is there an inexpensive cellular router out there I can purchase?
Tablet plans can't be used in routers, they are only authorized for use in routers.
I just bought an Android touch screen radio for my vehicle and I have to back up into my garage to connect to my home wifi in order to get access to the internet. I’m about to buy netgear night hawk M6 5G mobile router for $799 an was wondering would that be a smart move or would a different mobile router that’s a lot cheaper suffice? Thanks
There are lots of options for gear, just depends on your needs. Here's our starting guide to routers and hotspots: www.rvmobileinternet.com/cellular-devices
Dont buy anything, your phone can be router too
As a fulltime RVer (Canadian) that will spend 6 months in Canada and 6 in the US would it be cheaper to have both Canadian and US SIM cards or are their benefits to sticking to only one countries plans and roam for 6 months?
You'll need to check the terms of your data plans for roaming for any limitations - such as data caps or length of time out of country. Usually for that length of time, you need to seek local services.
Thoughts on FirstNet?
FirstNet is AT&T's first responder program - they have some great options if you qualify.
Does t mobile have geofence on home internet or can we still travel with it
T-Mobile is not, at least for now, enforcing any restrictions on moving locations with their Home Internet service. More info: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear/t-mobile-home-internet/
Do not recommend Tmobile Home internet. I work from home in my Tiny House and have had it for 2 weeks so far, in which I've been super happy with it. But then today, I had to call out sick from work because my upload speed was at 1.3mbps most of the day [my coworker for example was at 466mbps]. I called tmobile 3 times throughout the day and each time they said about the same, that my connecting is excellent, but the network was congested. They told me that when the network is congested, the cell phones have top priority, then hotspots next, and lastly, the home internet. I've watched a ton of videos today and if you're going to be anywhere where there are a lot of Tmobile users, you shouldn't get Tmobile Home internet.
Indeed, these plans are low priority. T-Mobile typically only issues them where they have excess capacity for that reason.
What app are you using?
For the coverage maps? That's our very own app Coverage?.
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What about "Visible"????
Visible was covered in this video - it's a prepaid subsidiary of Verizon. More: www.rvmobileinternet.com/visible
Xfinity?
Xfinity is an MVNO using Verizon's network.
Yes, but you should mention that in your video. You mentioned others.
Absolutely ZERO complaints with T-mobile we've been using after dumping ATT about 5 years ago. Good riddance!
AT&t is a horrible company I will never do business either with them ever again
Just dumped T-Mobile! The worst service ive ever had with a company. Constant dropped calls and zero bars and cell service inside buildings! Now ive got AT&T and getting full bars!
@@MicklowFilms one thing I've learned my Iphone 14 pro Max has better data connections vs my Galaxy S22 Ultra. What's weird is my S22 will show full bars, the iphone 3 bars, at the same time on speed test will be faster. I'm on the magenta Max plan
Enjoy getting your information and identity stolen with T-Mobile.
@@matrixman7706 there’s nothing you can do with it. My credit reports are all locked. Do you leave your home and car unlocked??
Dish wasn't given spectrum, they bought!
too much tech. can you explain what a stupid person like me can understand what i need.
Here's our most basic overview: www.rvmobileinternet.com/overview
A little inside info. AT&T is the only one who is bypassing the old cellular equipment, which is the main flaw and bottle neck into true 5G speeds and reliability. They're betting on their outstanding synchronous Fiber network that powers more and more of their fiber optic internet which is far and away then fastest and most reliable internet possible. By building state of the art 5G that's plugged into the Fiber connections without the old cellular connections it will enable true 5,000Mbps connections. What people don't realize it's that cellular 5G is not 5,000Mbps like the name implies but simply 5th Generation cellular. Fiber optic is the ONLY WAY to achieve those speeds at all. AT&T is working with the government and their Fiber supplier to bring this technology to rural areas based on legs of the network following infrastructure governed by Federal and State therefore avoiding local government agreements. This does not mean that they don't need these agreements, they do to provide individual properties with Fiber optic cable for residential but this bypasses mostly that need for cellular 5G
I’ve never heard anyone think that 5G stood for 5 Gbps speeds, or that 4G implied 4 Gbps.
All carriers have and are expanding fiber backbones to power their 5G deployments, and they are also using satellite backhaul in some places too. AT&T does indeed have a great backbone - but they are not alone in this regard.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter I believe you should do additional research. AT&T is way ahead of ALL the other carriers combined in Fiber, also it's about HOW they're utilizing the technology. All the other cellular carriers are running their 5G cellular through old cellular infrastructure connections. As AT&T activates "TRUE" 5G cellular (they're behind, due to the bottom up approach and their stance that currently having the best 4G network with consistency is better than spotty 5G) it will achieve very close to actual 5G speeds. Their recent purchase of 5G frequencies is very telling. That and backhaul through Fiber (BTW, AT&T is the fastest, check actual consumer tests and comparisons against competitors) will be infinitely faster than satellite. By utilizing the system in a completely different way they will buy using Fiber eventually eliminate the need for backhaul as essentially Synchronous Fiber has essentially Unlimited bandwidth and 0 latency.
Your drivel makes my Electrical Engineer brain hurt. What connects to the backend of your 5g towers matters much less than your available spectrum bandwidth and amount of towers in an area combined with how many users you have at any one time.
I have fiber to my house, but if I have 100 people connected to my commercial grade access point, and everyone tries to download 80 gigs of small files at once, everyone will complain on the crap service.
AT&T Internet Air . Verizon Home Internet , T-Mobile Home Internet