Road Trip Cell Service Coverage and Wi-Fi from Anywhere

When heading out on a road trip, especially if you will be working from the road remotely, ensuring dependable cell service coverage and being able to establish wifi from anywhere is a must!

Cell Service Coverage Maps

Before heading out on any road trip, it is smart to check the coverage map for your cell phone service provider. Coverage maps for the major US cell phone carriers:

• Sprint
• Verizon
• T-Mobile
• US Cellular
• AT&T

Wi-Fi Coverage

When it comes to researching different options to establish or strengthen Wi-Fi while camping or travelling, I have learned how complicated this retail space is to understand! I struggled understanding what options were available (and affordable) and finally went with a hotspot option provided by my cell service provider.

• Global Wi-Fi – requires a portable router and a SIM card available through various providers and can be purchased as prepaid data cards
  • Ultra Mobile – $49/Mo Unlimited Data 4G Internet
• Mobile Hot Spots – create a mobile hotspot using your smartphone or purchasing an external unit sold by your cellphone service provider
  • Sprint Mifi
  • Verizon Jetpack
• Hotpot Locator Apps – jump onto an existing hotspot near you by using one of these apps to locate and connect
  • WiFiMapper
  • Avast Wi-Fi Finder
• Satellite Internet – requires a satellite and monthly subscription
• FMCA RV Wi-Fi comes with a free Sprint or Verizon hotspot with a 2yr contract, and $49/mo for Wi-Fi service. Requires a FMCA RV Club Membership which costs $85/yr.

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