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Old 07-14-2012, 12:01 PM
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i am currently using a sprint USB stick for my internet. I really hate how there is almost never a signal. Is there a more dedicated internet source for a truck thats always moving?

something similar to the in motion satellite systems like the vuqube?
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Old 07-14-2012, 02:49 PM
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i am currently using a sprint USB stick for my internet. I really hate how there is almost never a signal. Is there a more dedicated internet source for a truck thats always moving?

something similar to the in motion satellite systems like the vuqube?
Yeah, I second your beef with Sprint but I can't give you information on what's better, sorry. I was pretty happy with Sprint when I was on the road thru Oct/11. I got back on the road Apr/12 and I'm wondering what happened to the signal. I-80 across PA there's nothing. Other places bite too. Anybody got anything that works?
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Old 07-14-2012, 03:32 PM
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i got a verizon mifi. expensive but great service.
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Old 07-14-2012, 05:47 PM
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i got a verizon mifi. expensive but great service.
if i am not mistaken, the verizon mifi utilizes the same technology as the sprint thingy i am using right now

i am curious if the technology exists to receive an internet signal via an in motion satellite.

I am going to take a look into RV dealers.

i basically want the same quality internet i have at home, but on the road and while i am in motion.

i figure if the likes of Directv or dish are able to send a signal down to a vuqube (or other similar device) for TV, they should be able to do the same for internet
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Old 07-14-2012, 08:37 PM
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if i am not mistaken, the verizon mifi utilizes the same technology as the sprint thingy i am using right now

i am curious if the technology exists to receive an internet signal via an in motion satellite.

I am going to take a look into RV dealers.

i basically want the same quality internet i have at home, but on the road and while i am in motion.

i figure if the likes of Directv or dish are able to send a signal down to a vuqube (or other similar device) for TV, they should be able to do the same for internet
The technology is available but you won't like the prices......lol

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Old 07-14-2012, 11:48 PM
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If you think Sprint is expensive, wait until you try the Hughes satelite internet thing. It has something like a 1meg per day limit and is far from cheap.
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Old 07-15-2012, 03:16 AM
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have the same trouble in New Zealand ,vodafones modems **** ,im changing to telecom they meant to be better,were our govt owned but sold off a few years ago now mainly own by outfits in america .they meant to be lots better here ,think around $nz40 for couple gigs a mth
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Old 07-15-2012, 05:28 AM
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I have the Verizon Droid X phone which is old tech now, costs an extra $20 a month to use it as Wifi, and have internet almost everywhere. It's a bit slow in 1X areas, but most populated areas have 3G service. Beats only having service when you're parked at a truck stop with free Wifi, or extremely slow service if you subscribe to a chain truck stop service. Verizon has service almost everywhere.
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Old 07-15-2012, 10:54 AM
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I switched to Verizon not long ago from Sprint. I bought one of the jetpack mobile internet. I'm not too happy with that thing at all. My phone (Droid RAZR) will have a perfect 4G connection and the hotspot will show 1 or 2 bars on a 2G. It drops signal all the time, too - a *LOT* more than the phone.
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Old 07-15-2012, 12:25 PM
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If you have a Sprint air card, you may want to do an update when you change locations. I was told by Sprint that it might solve a problem that I was having with my air card not long ago. A couple of days ago I could not get online and I tried the update of profile. It worked.
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