My husband and i like to go in the middle of nowhere to camp. I need a  reliable internet connection before i can consider full time. Any help appreciated.

First off, I'd suggest a cell data plan like one of Verizon's for when you're not in the middle of nowhere.

Otherwise, I'd suggest a HughesNet Gen 5 satellite Internet solution . . .

• Portable HughesNet dish - (about $1500) the system I use. Big and klunky but it works most anywhere.
• Automatic Rooftop HughesNet System - (about $6500) look under "Complete Systems"

Satellite Internet is both slower and more expensive than cellular broadband:

HughesNet Gen 5 Speeds:

HughesNet Gen 5 Data Plans:

Also, you'll have to sign up a 2-year commitment.

We also prefer camping in the sticks. But we work full-time on the web, so when we are not near cellular broadband, our rooftop deployable RV Datasat 840 is how we get online. The link goes back to our blog with all our experiences using the system.

Mobile satellite internet is not for everyone and it is not cheap, but we find it worth the investment since we must have reliable connectivity.

I'd try a signal booster first before spending on sat internet. Especially since it is in a position something like the dinosaurs on the Tuesday before meteor Wednesday. Musk's SpaceX and Amazon both say they are launching satellite systems and  SpaceX has actually launched the first big batch of satellites. I read a lot of boondockers actually have some cell phone signal that can be amplified.

But let me hasten to say here, I'm no expert in this field myself. We are looking at various solutions ourselves.

  On 9/17/2019 at 6:40 AM, agesilaus said:

I'd try a signal booster first before spending on sat internet. Especially since it is in a position something like the dinosaurs on the Tuesday before meteor Wednesday. Musk's SpaceX and Amazon both say they are launching satellite systems and  SpaceX has actually launched the first big batch of satellites. I read a lot of boondockers actually have some cell phone signal that can be amplified.

But let me hasten to say here, I'm no expert in this field myself. 

So you're not an expert, but you slam current sat Internet systems and imply that Musk's SatLink is just around the corner. Classic.

So you're not an expert, but you slam current sat Internet systems and imply that Musk's SatLink is just around the corner. Classic.

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No I just suggested caution before spending $1500-6000. You could spend $400 on a cell booster and see if that is good enough. Just where did I slam Hughes anyway?! You need to improve your reading skills.

I was careful not to claim that I had special knowledge. Musk has launched 1/6 of the initial array and we can assume he'll be adding to it. Not the usual Musk vapourware in other words. Amazon has taken no concrete steps that I know of, but again I have no inside knowledge.

Edited September 17 by agesilaus

"SpaceX planning four more Falcon 9-launched Starlink missions this year, permits show"

https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-starlink-falcon-9-four-more-launches-2019/

"SpaceX says more Starlink orbits will speed service, reduce launch needs"

https://spacenews.com/spacex-says-more-starlink-orbits-will-speed-service-reduce-launch-needs/

  On 9/17/2019 at 7:26 AM, agesilaus said:

Just where did I slam Hughes anyway?!

Right about here . . .

  On 9/17/2019 at 6:40 AM, agesilaus said:

Especially since it is in a position something like the dinosaurs on the Tuesday before meteor Wednesday.

  On 9/16/2019 at 4:28 AM, Dagomom34 said:

My husband and i like to go in the middle of nowhere to camp. 

Some middles-of-nowhere have Verizon coverage, some don't.  If you can limit yourself to those, a phone may be just fine.

  On 9/18/2019 at 12:29 AM, hemsteadc said:

Some middles-of-nowhere have Verizon coverage, some don't.  If you can limit yourself to those, a phone may be just fine.

There's a good chance you may not know until you get there.

  On 9/18/2019 at 1:24 AM, Zulu said:

There's a good chance you may not know until you get there.

There's a better chance you will if you consult the Verizon coverage map.

LWD, I’ve been looking real hard at the RVDataSat solution.  I too am still working, and I’m in the WiFi business working remotely.  We consume a lot of data (about 600 GB streaming Netflix, video conferencing, etc) monthly.  At our summer location I have great WiFi and no bandwidth restrictions or problems.  This winter we’re going to another site in FL, and I’m going to have to either rein in DW or come up with an alternative.  

Did you do the install yourself or did you pay to have it done?  I’m looking at their Option 4 ($99/month-to-month).  Are there any other fees, etc?

What UL/DL speeds are you typically getting?

Edited September 18 by Jim1521

  On 9/18/2019 at 3:39 AM, Jim1521 said:

I’m looking at their Option 4 ($99/month-to-month).

Do you have a link for this?

  On 9/18/2019 at 8:50 AM, Zulu said:

Do you have a link for this?

Here ya go...

http://www.rvdatasat.com/cell/

The also have sat Internet and TV

  On 9/18/2019 at 9:45 AM, Dutch_12078 said:

Here ya go...

http://www.rvdatasat.com/cell/

The also have sat Internet and TV

This is a cellular data plan. Who's the carrier?