Van Life 101: How to Get Internet on the Road

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[micheleparadis]

Bob, I couldn't resist commenting here: you have the generosity to explain all this to us because so many people (myself included) don't know how it works 'out there' and at the end you feel the need to apologise for it somehow? You must have too many ungrateful followers who find a way to complain, no matter what you do. PLEASE ignore them and THANK YOU for your generosity xxx

[Louiepr]

And 3 years later thank you very much bob. Hopefully you have update on this subject.

[portiagts]

I'm going on the road soon with my husband. After several days of research my brain hurts from trying to learn what we need for our truck. Beyond my home-based wifi this is all new to me. This is by far the best, concise, easy to understand information from someone who's not getting paid to promote a product or capitalize on my ignorance. New subscriber!! Thank you Sir...thank you.

[TruthQuest]

Thank you Bob for offering this information with clarity. A switch has turned on in my head.

[johnlowry]

Thank you Bob for explaining this to me. I lost my Bride of 48 years. I am going to be selling the sticks & bricks & becoming a full timer camper. Your videos are so helpful. Again thank you

[paulaw]

I was just starting to search about this subject. Watched 2 vids and sorta learned a little but when i saw you did one I immediately started watching yours. I have seen several of your videaos before a couple of uears ago.
I am going to be homeless tomorrow and have been setting up my 2002 Rav4 to sleep in. I live playing my laptop games even though i am 64. So i need to figure out wi-fi. Thanks!
I am hoping you have a newer vid on this subject. Things must have advanced in 3
years.

[dooshmasta]

Sprint / T Mobile has a few non profit programs that delivers unlimited 4G LTE for about $12 per month to those with incomes below twice the poverty rate. It’s not as fast as AT&T, but it’s pretty reliable within city and suburb limits. I’ve even got a good connection at Joshua Tree which is one of the most popular camping areas in Southern California. PCsforpeople is the most popular, but there are others.

[dud]

That was the best explanation of how to get internet on the road that I have ever heard. Thank you, Bob.

[katielove]

I'm in my 30's but I've always been a free bird so van life is perfect for me and my future. I really appreciate all of your hard work making these videos and sharing them, thank you so much🧡 You don't know until you know, ya know?😆 I've been chronically poor despite my very best and above average efforts and I've been feeling the dream of traveling and having a home slipping away with every passing year... this has renewed my hope and drive that it's possible to live unanchored while still having my unchanging space with me at all times as I age. Thanks again and I always look forward to your videos!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[danielbole]

Bob, I want to second the motion of Michele Paradis, I have been watching your videos for a few years now and never got around to going to your website and blog. I have missed so much. You sir, are one of the finest examples of a human being out there. You are very generous in your very nature and I can't imagine how many people you've helped. I bought a90 gmc van a few years ago and I'm just getting started on my build. You have been my inspiration and thanks to you, I won't be making many of the mistakes I would have. Thank you for all you do and now that I've been to your site and found your Amazon search bar, I'll be able to give a little back. Hope to see you one day out there, I'll be looking for you to thank you in person. I did a couple of tours in the Vietnam War, and I've had a bug to travel ever since. Finally getting around to it.

[runcheatthereaper]

Bob, you just gave the most concise, clear, easy to understand explanation of how to get wifi/cell while camping. Well(s) done! Thank you.

[utsandstone]

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[tysonkampbjj]

Great video as usual Bob. I just wanted to elaborate a little for folks that might still be confused about "line of site". There are only two ways to transmit data (that we know of) which is either over a wire (can be copper, fiber) or with radio frequency (wireless). The difficulty with wireless is that like any signal it gets weaker the further it goes, but it goes pretty far if you can actually see the tower your device is communicating with (if you have a clear line of sight to the tower): maybe 25-40 miles? "Device" is the phone or the other thing Bob showed to expand how much data he could use (MiFi). Exactly how far the devices can be apart and still communicate isn't super important, what's important is when you start putting things in between your device and the tower it's communicating with (like walls, trees, mountain ridges) then the distance they can effectively communicate degrades really really fast. So if you're in the mountains, expect service to be spotty. If you're in a flat area and near any major highway or town just maybe watch out for super dense forests or buildings that might be blocking the "line of sight" between your device and the tower.

[Beach_Guy]

You sir are # 1. Out of all the van lifer's & nomads on yt, you cover and explain everything. I'm a new subscriber & binge watching your videos today. lol. Thank you!

[CharlesButler]

Bob, really good info here. I'm sure there are lots and lots of people out there that are struggling with having good internet connection. Especially for those that need it for work 8-12 hours per day and live in their van or vehicle. I am constantly online like 12 hours every day, because that's part of my job. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Really good info!

[messenger]

Your presence, kind help and education is priceless! I am working to return the many favors soon.

[sophiasummers]

What you have taught me, is that videos on info I might consider very basic is really necessary. Many people still struggle with tech and common language explanations are important

[suzannedavis]

This is one of the most useful, informative, easily understood videos that I have seen in a long time! I have been searching for information on this topic. Thank you!

[BananaAlert]

You are giving everyone very valuable information and advice. Saving people money, their searching time and effort. Reducing their struggling, uncertainty and worrying. You not only look like Santa Claus, you are doing good deeds like Santa..! Great job..! Thank You.

[grammakat]

Thank you again, internet and solar, the two things that are the most confusing for us newbies