Cheaper and BETTER than Starlink | RV Internet solutions
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No longer using Starlink! Fulltime RVer Liz Amazing shares what is better and CHEAPER than Starlink and is the complete Internet Solution for anyone on the road.
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0:00 Intro
0:24 RV Internet Solutions
0:57 Need more than one option
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4:22 Starlink- the downsides
7:15 T-Mobile Home Internet
8:21 Cancelling Visible cellular
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Another Excellent video Liz!!! Your vids are so incredibly professional & the detail you add in is none other. Great work. Thank you!! 🚌📍🧭
Do you have to have the cellular booster paired with the T-Mobile home internet device?
You surely must have meant 20ft of horizontal seperation. Your vehicle isn't even close to 20ft vertical.😁
@@tiger7777 That’s straight from their website.
How on earth can u say cellular is better? This is just an advertisement for the booster..... Also did u try the RV mobile starlink? Also it's not throttled it's network contention..... night time is all Networks busiest time. Humans are the throttle you speak of.
I have not had your issues with Starlink and I love it. Yes you need a clear sky. Startup has been quick, 5 minutes or less and I have never had stammering and I stream Netflix or Prime every evening.
I'm glad it's working for you. I've found the bootup to be fast if I am stationary but when I travel that initial search is 20 minutes. Enjoy your Starlink and thanks for watching.
Have you had any contact with indidviuals using Verizon wireless internet? We were told it is moble, similar to T-moble.
How is the HiBoost "BETTER than Starlink"? Please list cases where HiBoost outperforms where Starlink works. Is this a clickbait video?
Liz, thanks for the video. My wife and I do a lot of free camping here in Australia and I must say that sometimes it's nice to have no phone or internet reception. The world is a mess at the moment. Just sitting around a camp fire with my wife without knowing what is happening in the world can be quite peaceful.
Exactly this! It's good for the soul to unplug. Thanks for watching and for your comment!
Which is absolutely wonderful as long as you're not trying to work from the road like me
right... I got Starlink because we need to stream races live... and the service is not as reliable as it could be... :( but it's better than nothing.
Me too also in Australia… however I’m looking to do livestream (musician) and my mobile service is not strong enough. Dilemma.
What does that even mean? You can choose not to use something even if you have it. No one is forcing you to check your email every 5 minutes.
Still sporting STARLINK , 2 years now, permanently mounted on rig, we also have Verizon mobile hotspot as a backup….Amazing times Amazing Liz…
I appreciate your clear, concise, straightforward explanation… without all the fluff.. thank u
Sadly, all of these cell boosters are pretty much useless for small RVs like the truck camper I own, because it’s impossible to get the proper separation between the antennas.
Liz, thanks for pointing out the minimum separation requirement. No one else does this when talking about cell boosters. 😊
If you get an antenna pole or put it on a flagpole you might get better results. When I had it installed on the fifth wheel, the antennas were NOT 20 feet apart and it still worked well. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching.
Not a problem, just put the antenna on a tower, or they make them with a phone cradle then its not a problem, then just use a Bluetooth ear bud.
@@LizAmazing Have only read about this,but there are ways of weakining the antennae--tinfoil?
@@tommydoyle7582 definitely wouldn’t want to weaken it. On my last camper they were closer than recommended, and it still worked. Just separate them as best you can.
You can add a mast. They are easy and cheap
I have T-Mobile at home with no problems - didn't know you could take it on the road. That's awesome! And it really is a flat $50 a month. I've been very pleased.
Yes, I used mine in the car on long trips as well as leave it on in the motorhome when I travel. I've now gone to over ten places in four states, no problems. Thanks for your comment, Michael!
T-mobile's web site says you can't move around with it w/o geting prior approval to where you are going. They only allow a certain amount of home internet people on a tower. I think the people that are doing it just haven't been caught yet like some others have been.
@@tfs4693 The option was included in a survey I took from them, so I know I can. I looked it up too. If I'm wrong, I'll find out soon enough: taking a trip soon.
@@tfs4693, my partner has read the terms and conditions and it does say at your home, not for mobile usage. I too think it's a matter of time before they crack down on it.
@@tfs4693yes that is their Terms of service but I think most T-Mobile sales persons don't know everything in the TOS maybe it depends on the percent of usage. If you use it mostly at home and on occasion use it on the road there usually isn't an issue. I'm not going to encourage people to break the TOS. 73
We traveled 5-1/2 months last year all around the US with T-Mobile home. With very few exceptions, like extremely remote areas, it performs flawlessly.
This year I’m going to trade it in for the latest model that comes with an external antenna port.
I had T Mobile Home for about 9 months. At first, it worked fine and I was very happy. But after about 6 months, I couldn’t get consistent streaming; just kept watching it struggling to load. When I couldn’t even use my phone, that was it. I couldn’t even call them; they couldn’t hear me, it would disconnect, etc. I actually had to get a different WiFi /internet provider so I could call them to cancel it! This was last December. They owe me money but instead of issuing me a refund, they send me letters telling me I have a credit. I have no other accounts with them. I have tried too many times to get my refund that I’m just done trying. They can keep the money; they have wasted enough time and caused too much aggravation and inconvenience. I hope your experience continues to be positive. Safe travels, Liz! 🙋🏻♀️
Sounds like the unit was faulty. Should have tried to get it exchanged and maybe you’re experience would have been different. ✅
I feel your pain. My house is in a T-Mobile dead zone. I can literally walk 200’ in any direction and have a strong connection, then watch the bars disappear as I walk back home.
Oh gosh, so sorry this happened, Theresa. Thanks for sharing about it, very helpful. Thanks for being here, Theresa!
I have a different problem with T-Mobile. Half the time I can't get them to _take_ my money. The app is always broken and the website is trash about 40% of the time. Then, there's the most important factor: they don't recognize my debit card as a valid card. This is a card I use every day, in person and online, for countless retailers and services. T-Mobile is the only one that declines it. So, I have to use my credit card and then remember to pay extra every month, on my credit card bill, instead.
Weird! Could be your location? I got Tmobile Home for the past 2.5 years and could not be happier!!
I agree with you, T-Mobile is super fast. I've never been over 60 when at home, but with T-Mobile Dn Loads run at 230 to 380
This is the BEST video that I have seen on mobile connectivity. I have been watching them for month in preparation for my upcoming van build. I heard a lot about WeBoost and Starlink, but never about HiBoost. I am so had no idea about T-Mobile’s home internet that you can take with you on the go. After watching this, I am going to get rid of my internet provider at home and switch to T-mobile as I will only travel part-time and can throw it in my van when I do. Thank you so much!!!
Yay, so glad you found this video helpful, Vovachka! Feel free to share. And see you on the road!
An added bonus for Tmobile internet is that they will let you test drive it for 2 weeks to see if it works for you. If you are a Costco or Sam's Club member, use them as they provide incentives as well. I have 2 phones and their internet! Works great.
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Just be careful about "home internet that you can take with you" as carriers don't like it when their systems intended for stationary use get moved around the country. Some of them clamp down on it and suddenly people wonder why their service isn't working or new people see the information and try it only to find they get: access denied.
Seems like it could be an unofficial win for TMo; it would make sense they they don't support or endorse but that people have done it is a win for them:
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T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet service is not intended to be used while moving, but some users have reported that it works well in RVs. According to a T-Mobile FAQ, the 5G Gateway is specific to an eligible address and cannot be moved to another location. However, some users have reported having a good connection while traveling in their RVs, including one family who was able to watch Netflix and make Skype calls without dropped calls while traveling 1,300 miles in two days.
Really useful Liz, thank you. We boondock 95% of the time so probably further off the beaten track than many, and found T-Mobile (and by default Mint) the worst coverage of the 3 main carriers in our travels around the Western USA. As you said, it's always good to have a backup, so we use Visible (Verizon), and Red Pocket (AT&T) now. It's way cheaper than Starlink at $50 p.m. for both ($25 each on both carriers). The downside is the monthly hotspot limits for these - 30Gb for RP, but unlimited (and sometimes throttled) on Visible.
Late to this video, but props to the lawn maintenance crew for paying attention while doing their job.
Had to run out and wave my arms for him to stop… just in time! Thanks for watching.
I love my Starlink! I made a pole that attaches to my ladder and I can swivel it to the roof. No need to climb up. Since almost 100% of our RV'ing does not have cell service, I love the Starlink. I get over 150mbps, and everyone in camp can make calls using their mobile phone, and I can stream at the same time. I can cancel service anytime (winter) and start up again. The only thing I don't like is the $150/month price. Wish it was less.
If you sign up for the home service it's $120 per month. The difference is that you need to go online and change your service address whenever you move.
One time we were told that the area we were moving to was "full" and we couldn't move there. For that month we switched to the mobile ($150 version) and it worked great. Then the next month we switched back to the home service for $120.
We've been doing this for 3-1/2 years. We signed up during the beta testing when you couldn't move and it only worked for us in our favorite RV park.
👍 We live on 40 acres in the middle of the woods...literally. After frustrating results with Verizon and Nomad, we made the decision to go with TMobile Home Internet. The reason we hadn't up to that point was because their website says that they couldn't locate our address, which is typical considering where we live, and that it wouldn't work. When we were in town a couple of months back, we decided to take a chance by going into a TMobile store, explaining our problem. They had a return policy if it didn't work...but much to our surprise, it actually made a connection and worked. In all fairness, we use it in conjunction with our WeBoost, which helps tremendously. So far, we've been very happy with the performance....
I use T-Mobile home internet and I'm using my own modem. T-Mobiles gateway is bad! I purchased a LTE modem/router that has antenna sma connections. Purchased a waveform external antenna. Now I'm getting 40-90 MBs download and I'm in the middle of no where. Before I switched out their gateway I was getting 3-8 MBs download.
Not all LTE modems will work.
@@kevinroberts781 Thanks
So glad to hear this Mark, and that you are also pairing your TM Home Internet with a cell booster. Thanks for you comment!
@@kevinroberts781 it would be nice to know which LTE modems would work. I would want one that has an outside antenna and a lan hookup as well. 73
I'm currently using the GL-X750 LTE modem. It's worked great for my home internet. Cable internet is not an option in my rural area. I just now purchased the new 5G GL X3000 and can't wait to try it out. I have a grandfathered T-Mobile plan that I have unlimited data. I added another cell phone line for $10 a month. I popped that SIM card into the X-750. It's been good so far. It's been 2 years using the X-750.
I’m new here to your channel. I’ve been full time 3 years now. Of all the UA-cam videos I have watched I have NEVER come across someone who can fire off so much information. I am highly impressed with you! Thank you. Think I will sub!!
Wow, thank you and welcome!
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Starlink is the ONLY option for the ZERO cell service locations we do every year. Only place I’ve been throttled was prime evenings in Quartzsite during Jan, and that was expected with concentrated Big Tent Special Event there (and everyone watching TV then 🙄).
Exactly! And if you have cellular, then definitely go for a cellular booster. You've been lucky not to have been throttled very often. I have Starlink Portability which may be why. I've used it in VA, PA, NY, OH, KY, IN, WI, MN, MT, WY, CO, UT, CA, and AZ and have been throttled at probably half of those places, especially in the last six months of using it.
Yah, works in deserts. But no trees or your starlink is useless. Completely useless in 60% of locations we have been to in 32 states.
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Don't camp near trees if you want starlink
@@j-1159 Well here in the beautiful part of the country we have amazing trees everywhere. You can't get away from trees. Obviously you've never been here to make the silly comment. You must be a desert living person. Lol. Enjoy your sand. Lol
I am SO happy to hear that T-Mobile home internet has basically replaced your Starlink. I have had T-Mobile home for a little over a year in my apartment. A few months ago I made the decision to go on the road fulltime January 2024 and will be taking it with me. Thank you so much for sharing this :)
Liz... Just discovered your channel, so this is the only video I've seen... but having worked in television for years, you did AN EXCELLENT job in telling your story clearly, in a very organized way, with good images to go along with your information. Maybe you are a former reporter ! Great job and Great information!!
Wow, that is so kind of you! Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel! Nope, not a former reporter but I was in sales. Thanks for moving me closer to my goal of 100k subscribers. See you in my brand new video right here: ua-cam.com/video/w4dXBDX7_M8/v-deo.html
Cellular is great, when there's a signal. Startlink is a great back-up. So far, I've been to more campsites that have NO cellular service vs the ones that do, in which case, Starlink is the answer. Does it cost $$? Absolutely. If you can afford it as a nice-to-have, then go for it and use it as needed. If you're like me - and having access to the internet and wifi-calling can make you $10,000 - 30,000 + based on your line of work, then it more than pays for itself. Liz is right to cover all of the options and she does a great job explaining what other options are available, which is a great research aid for those in the market and/or looking to improve their current system. Great video!!
One thing I did to get the seperation is buy a couple 10' lengths of electrical pvc pipe to use as a mast. You can figure a way to attach the antenna to the mast (I've even used duct tape). The electrical pipe is light weight and one end is male and the other is female. Easy as pie to connect them together for deployment and then for breakdown. The trickiest parts is to secure it to your RV, but it can be done pretty easily for someone that's handy.
Yes. Any kind of antenna or flag pole will do it. Thanks for your comment.
For this type of temporary outside installation, self adhesive velcro is your freind!
Liz, excellent review and very thorough information. Most of we RV'ers have realized the struggle is real, lol. We have been Starlink subscribers since our main home is rural in northern Minnesota and it's been a blessing, but yes, it keeps going up in monthly price. We thought about taking it with us this winter to Arizona where we winter. I'll be looking into the T-Mobil home internet thanks to this video. Great job as always. If you're ever in the Bullhead City, Az. area look us up, we'd love to meet you. Safe travels and thank you for such great quality video's.
As a confused RV owner wondering how to get better cell service, your video is a must see. Thanks so much!
OMG you stopped using Starlink? This is an amazing, thank you!
All you nice folks need to understand something: At the radio frequencies all these things are working at, greenery and foliage (like leaves) will weaken or block the signals.
This is why some people say "it started great but after awhile it got bad" as they're not connecting it with being seasonal. This is blockage is evident in Starlink which works great in most of the open-sky west with nothing between you ad the satellite but drops when under a dense tree canopy back east. So you need to keep open sky over your Starlink antenna, and have your cellularantenna in the clearest path to the cell tower it's conecting to. Also know antennas are directional, so being too close to a tower may prevent you from connecting to it, with you being shuffled off to the nearest tower otherwise. You can google things like "Cell tower location" and ;provider service areas, but in general the higher your antenna the better. Once you understand the 'magic' of how it works you'll often find a little movement of the antenna can make a big difference in your results.
Thank you very much for this!
As I'm looking into Class B vans, I've been looking for information about WiFi and cellular service. This is what I needed to know, and I wrote everything down. Thanks Liz!
You are so welcome! Looking forward to seeing you out here on the road!
Thank you Liz, your enthusiasm is contagious, and great video!
Thanks so much Brook! Sure glad to have you here cheering me on. See you in the next video.
yes i bought it for a home , now im on the road and its awesome.
Thank you Liz, excellent video. We are very long time RV travelers, never full time , but about 50% on the road. We are retired now and for us, a cell booster works most of the time. Living in the southwest we travel from Arizona to Montana, and yes there are remote places without cell service but, for us, that’s ok. We sometimes travel with friends who have different needs 8:58 and they use Starlink.
For three years we’ve had the WeBoost system and it has served us well. We know about the indoor antenna limitations and the need to separate indoor/outdoor antennas. Not a problem for us but when the time comes, I can see where the Hiboost would be an advantage .
Thank you again.
Thank you so much Liz for recommending T-Mobile for WiFi. We are new RVers and were lost as to what to use for WiFi. We got the T-Mobile box and it was so easy to establish. So far we are really happy and appreciate your suggestion.
Yay! So glad to hear this. Enjoy and thanks for watching, Wendy!
@@LizAmazing We have cheap T Mobile cell phone. Pay as you go only... What do you do when there's no cell coverage? We find that the few parks we go to, our cell phone is useless...
@@azcharlie2009 that’s where Starlink comes in. But you have to have open sky.
I watched your video and yesterday we purchased the T Mobile Home Internet box. It's only been a day but so far we're happy with it. Do you need to inform T Mobile where you are in the country for this to work, and does this work in Canada?
Hi Liz! Great video. We have had T-mo for years, works very good from my hot spot, and I will be looking into T-mo home internet. Thanks for the info.😊
You are so welcome! Let me know how you like it! And thanks for watching.
Just found you Liz, subbed on your first show, enjoying your second and many more to come. This vid was as good as it gets, thank you.
Thank you for the thorough handling of this. You pointed out limitations that are probably hard to learn about elsewhere.
Thank you. Your video helped clear up a lot for me. I'm a remote video editor, and after seeing all the options you pointed out, the $150 or $250 a month for Starlink is actually a good exchange for less overall hassle & not having to rely on unstable cellular. 👍👍
Yes. As long as you are out in the open away from trees and obstructions, then it's the answer for sure. Thanks for watching and happy travels!
I've had Starlink over 1.5 years now, and never once had a problem. Is it High at $150 a month YES, but cellular booster and other BS Stuff don't work. I don't mind paying for something that works.
@@LizAmazing Having had Starlink for 3 years now, I have not been in National Park, boondook, city, county or state park, etc where I have had any real problems. My dish is on a 75 foot cable so placement outside has no issues. Weather stuff? More reliable for me than all the cellular booster schemes I've used over the years.
T mobile is great if you have a signal. If you travel full time you need 3 different cell services plus Starlink
Yep! Depends where you go, but definitely you need more than one option. Thanks for watching, Richard.
Great video Liz. We left Star Link and went to T-Mobil as well. Service has been exceptional.
We use Solis on our sailboat, working in 130 countries, presently sailing in Salvador, Brazil.
I plan to winter in the southwest this year in my Coachmen Freelander QB21. I've been reading about the various alternatives for connectivity. I was pretty interested in Starlink but consider the cost to be prohibitive so have focused on cell boosters. No matter much you read or how many videos you watch it's difficult to determine how any particular solution will work for your particular situation.
Your video caught my attention because I'm currently using T-Mobile cell based Internet at home and decided your solution stood as much chance of working for me as any other so I just ordered the HiBoost using your code.
When I receive the HiBoost I'll set it up at my home immediately and see what happens.
Thanks Liz for the 20% off code and for the review.
Glad to hear this! Many folks at home swear by their cellular booster. Let me know how you like your HiBoost and thanks for your comment!
Thank you Liz, love you channel, I do not always comment, but I do love your content and always watch your videos, p.s. OMG I did not know starlink was So Much 😮💕😊
Awww, thanks Ellen! So glad to have you here. Thanks very much for watching each week!
Liz, you ARE amazing!! Thank you for the thorough and as always, well said and described information.
I went with a Visible wireless unlimited hotspot on an iphone 12 mini ($230) from Amazon that feeds a TP Link AC750 nano router ($37). I now get unlimited internet anywhere on Verizon's cell tower system and the router signal extends out to about 40 ft from my Airstream. Works like a champ, is cheap ($25 a month flat fee), is stable, I routinely see 5-8Mbps, and I've run 9 devices on it simultaneously without any issues, plus, I use the phone to support the internet 24 hrs a day and as a dedicated house phone. I could up the service to 5g for $10 a month more but have no need for the extra speed.
Im going to ride my Motorcycle from San Diego down to Cabo and back, moto camping. What do you suggest for that scenario ? Would yours work too?
@@kee7678 If you need wireless on your trip and have access to ac power or a 12v adapted for the mini router then yes, it would work for you.
I can’t thank you enough for your tips on WiFi on the road. I’m soon going to buy my first RV after I return from the United Kingdom. It’s likely I’ll be on my own for much of the time but I’m desperate to get out and enjoy the country and be able to move to warmer or cooler climates. It’s been my absolute dream during the past five years when I’ve had to fight for my life battling cancer during the pandemic. I’m now told that my time is limited and my cancer’s spreading and there’s no further treatment available so, I’m selling my cottage in England to head for New England initially. I’m hoping to buy a piece of land and a decent RV to do as much as possible and take breaks when needed. I have already found a good independent inspector to help with the purchase and guesstimate my financial needs incase of breakdowns etc. As soon as I start my hunt for my perfect RV I intend to create a channel myself for others who are not 100% fit but don’t want to waste time. I’m going to live to the best of my abilities and enjoy each day whilst writing a book and visiting friends.
Today I found your channel and I’m following you 😊
Only the brave…❤
Welcome! I just replied to your later comment. Your words are sure to be an inspiration to many. Life is indeed short, and you have to make the most of it. Sounds like you are going for it! Happy planning and keep me posted.
@@LizAmazing Thank you and I will keep you updated 😊
You go, girl! Despite a rough diagnosis you’re going forward in a powerful way and that is inspiring. I hope I have the chance to meet you as you travel around. I’m praying for stable health for you. Should you need to find a doctor on this side of the pond to follow you we do have
M. D. Anderson in the Houston Med center and I’d be glad to help. Have beautiful life experiences.
Thank u Liz! Amazing review. We also had a Hiboost RV booster installed since last year. Perform well while we are travelling thru some states that always have bad signal... This review is quite helpful for on-the-road traveller. I'm considering to purchase a home use booster for my cabin in AZ. Keep up!
Yay! So glad you are happy with your HiBoost. I can't say enough good things about it. They also have a stronger directional booster that you may prefer since you won't be traveling with it. You just need to point it to the nearest tower (there are apps to find it) and then you're done. The 20% off will work on that one as well.
Yes, Liz, you are amazing! Thank you for the information. I have been at my wits end trying to resolve my internet congestion issues which seem to be occurring more often lately.
Yay! So glad this video helped. Thanks for letting me know!
Have Starlink for home and mobile, ABSOLUTELY LOVE both services! 💐🙏🦅👍😎🇺🇸
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
Thank you Liz for the info on T-Mobile home internet. I’m going to go into town tomorrow where they have a T-Mobile store and see about getting that. Amazing price. Great video.👍
It's a good service to have without a doubt
I have Starlink but I will put it on hold if I can get the T-Mobile. 👍🏻
Glad to hear this, Cathy!
@@cathymisze3163 be aware it uses cell towers so if you have crappy cell service tmobile internet wont work
T-Mobile site clearly says it can only be used at the registered address. So not mobile if you play by the rules. And like others have said, they can shut it off if they figure it out. Just an FYI to all those thinking about it as Liz states that it is a mobile option.
Thanks Scott. I don’t know why the folks at the TMobile store would encourage me to travel with it. There must be different terms of service in different areas. I’ve now used it in a dozen locations in four states. I’m sharing my experience but your mileage may vary. Thanks for your comment.
@@LizAmazing No worries, Liz! Sometimes employees aren't always 100% knowledgable on the products they sell. Hope yours continues to work though! Safe Travels!
I agree. T-mobile's web site says you can't move around with it w/o geting prior approval to where you are going. They only allow a certain amount of home internet people on a tower. I'm on a waiting list because my tower is full right now. I think the people that are doing it and are getting away with it just haven't been caught yet like some others have been. And in regards to the t-mobile folks in a store telling you you can, well based upon my numerous visits; most if not all really don't know diddly about the company and the products/services.
Thanks for the info! I thought installing a cell booster would be super complicated, that's one of the reasons I didn't do it, in addition to worrying if something went wrong I might not be able to climb up there right away to fix the issue. The one internet option I didn't see you mention was HomeFi! That's what I have, it gets whatever cell signal is strongest nearby and uses different providers.
Thank you Liz, you saved me. I am on the road in my truck camper and need to be Online for work. My Ipad, which I had a cellular service ($85.00 a month) for and using to access the Internet, stopped charging. Went to Best Buy and talked to the "Computer Geeks" who said it was likely the battery and would have to be replaced. I had a new laptop with me but wasn't using it because of the lack of Internet connection. I saw your video and went to T-mobile and within 30 minutes I had working Internet and am using my new laptop, which I much prefer over the ipad. I'm in a Thousand Trails park with 2 bars of service right now, but Internet is working great. Not only do I have a better solution, but saving $35.00 a month. Thanks again and Hope to meet you on the road one day.
Wow! This is so awesome. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to comment. Looking forward to meeting you on the road and happy travels.
Great episode! And thank you for acknowledging the StarLink slow-down in the evening. I've talked to a few other StarLink owners who tell me I'm nuts, but it's a real thing. I don't know if StarLink is throttling me or if it's just that there are far more people home from work watching streaming TV during those hours. For a few months I was upset that I was paying $120 a month and my videos would keep stuttering! (But for the last couple of months, it's been slower, but never stutters - I think they launched more satellites.)
One thing to know about T-Mobile internet home plan is that they try not to over-saturate a market, so in our little town, even though it is reported to work great, they won't sell me one! I've been on the wait list for 2 years and they just haven't expanded their capacity here - but it sounds like an great option! (And unless something's changed, if you already have T-Mobile on your phone, they were offering the whole home solution for only $25!)
Yep, I just called again. T-Mobile not accepting new home internet subscribers in our little town in California OR in the community we're moving to in South Carolina! Drat!
They did. I saw the line in the sky over El Paso the other night.
Thank you for watching! I am hoping TMobile continues to expand their service. See you in the next video.
Liz, thanks so much for your helpful video. We were about to pull the trigger on Starlink, now we know better. Already contacted the local T-Mobile store, and they have a unit ready for us to pick up tomorrow. They even offer a 15 day money back trial! Liked and subbed, looking forward to seeing all your other videos!😁
Yay, welcome to the channel. Let me know how your TMobile Gateway is working for you! Thanks for watching, Dave, and see you in the next video.
And how’s it work TP?
Don't do it you will regret it because it really don't work well if you travel a lot. Sitting in one spot all the time at a place that don't have obstructed or less crowned it works (some times depending on how remote you get. But also if your in a stormy area be ready for issues. We returned in 15 days. I have starlink, but i tried this and starlink blows this out of the water
I just ordered the HiBoost, and with your code, saved $90.00! Thanks! Also subscribed! I have been wanting a cellular booster for awhile now, again, Thanks for the savings!
Yay, Stanley! So glad you could save $90! Let me know how you like your HiBoost. Thanks for watching and subscribing. See you in my brand new video right here: ua-cam.com/video/YDqWoQHikg0/v-deo.html
Liz you do a great job
We also have the T - mobile home internet and my son does as well. We both like it but he is stationary and we move around. Ours is sketchy sometimes depending on the cellular coverage. Thanks for putting all of this information together. We have seriously been considering starlink since we hit the road, but it seems excessive for what you get from it.
Yep. I was not happy when they raised the price from $130 to $150. There are also now data limits. If you want priority unthrottled they want $250 a month!!!
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.When I first learned that Elon Musk was going into the mobile phone business, I was immediately interested, what with the starlink set up, but then I found that the downsides were less than impressive, thanks to you tubers like Liz and others. It's all right if you are in the middle of the ocean, or desert, but a tree can interfere with reception.?
@@steiny3353 Yes, I thought it would be the single answer until I started seeing the equipment cost and you had a really good point about the tree getting in the way! Never looked at it like that!
@SandyPawsTravel - IF there is NO a cellular service where you travel, then Starlink is the ONLY option. The value of SL is dependent upon where you travel and the population density. From May to Oct we avoid population centers and cell service of any type is rare. So for us SL makes perfect sense as long it can be turned off (former RV Plan with zero $$/mo) when we are near populated areas that have good cellular. Have a flag pole mount that helps with trees and the long dishie cord helps with solving poor sky access issues. Hasn’t been an issue we couldn’t solve, yet.
You can't use t mobile home internet on the road. They shut me down for doing it.
Now that's what I call a thoroughly educational video. Thanks so much!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! See you in the next video. Oh, and feel free to share.
great video, thanks for the info, good luck out there !
Regarding T-Mobile I bought that and loved it and tried it on the road between Roswell, Georgia to Warner Robins, Georgia on the highway and was able to stream beautifully. ❤
Yay! Thanks for this!
I'm using homeFi in my RV. I considered T-Mobile internet. However, the bonus to homefi is that it works with both Verizon and T-Mobile. So if one is out of range you can flip to the other. I also have the cell booster.
Good to know, thank you for your comment.
Would you recommend home FYI for part time travel in a van? Is it reliable? How much does it cost a month? Is it portable so that I can use it at home and take it along with me when I travel?
@@n2know Yes. All of your questions are answered in the video, thanks for watching.
@@LizAmazing Thanks Liz but I’m not technology proficient. I wish I were. Verizon is my cell phone provider but not internet. What exactly do I need and what cell booster to get going? I’m clueless
20-35 Mb/s download speed for homefi compared to the 250-325 Mb/s download speeds I get with T-Mobile. Plus there is no unlimited plan for homefi. The biggest plan you can get js 800GB/month for $135 compared to unlimited data for $50/month with T-Mobile. Now of course most people won't need unlimited or 800GB per month but really there is no comparison. The only positive thing I can see about homefi is if it does automatically connect to different cellular networks (Verizon/T-Mobile) based on your location. Although I see nothing about that on their website.
Informative and to the point without a any fluff, perfect.
Thank you, Natalia, see you in my latest video right here: ua-cam.com/video/BMWQFlPLy2s/v-deo.html
Thanks Liz for a very excellent presentation on your personal experiences. We appreciate you.
Thanks so much, Mollie! Sure appreciate you subscribing and bringing me closer to 100k! See you in the next video: ua-cam.com/video/YDqWoQHikg0/v-deo.html
Excellent info Liz, clear and precise. I've just subscribed, many thanks.
Hey Mike! Welcome to the channel and thanks for subscribing. See you in my latest video right here: ua-cam.com/video/qDE2kOoAJ5k/v-deo.html
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Si timely Liz, thank you…I was trying to “dump” my expensive starlink. Going to try your cellular high boost. Your wealth of information is both practice (lawn mowers) and easy to understand.
Getting closer to the your magic number 100k. Bravo!
Yes, I am getting closer every day, so exciting. Glad you are getting a cellular HiBoost. It's definitely my #1 choice. Let me know how you like yours.
If you wanna do better than that, there's a booster that costs more, but it has a gain of 100 dB. It only works on one carrier at a time, but it is so powerful we get cell service at our house when we usually don't have any.
Great vlog! We have had T-Mobile Home internet, at home, for about a year now. Very pleased with it. Not sure of the speeds but it’s definitely enough to power streaming on 2 tv’s, 2 iPads, 2 IPhones and whatever other appliances, Alexa, etc that we might have running. Starlink sounds great but those prices…😳
Yay on TMHI! So glad to hear you are pleased with it, Mary Jane. Yes the price for Starlink keeps going up and up and up. They've even added data caps. If you don't want to be limited or throttled you have to pay $250 a month! Yikes!
Dear Liz, thank you for the review and detailed description of the many options, very instructive. Best regards, from Brazil.
Hi there! Thank you so much! Happy travels!
Thank you! Lots of good info, and presented very clearly and concisely. Short, sweet, and to the point.
Yay! So glad you liked this, Jessie!
I’ve used T mobile in the past and was very interested to look into their home internet offering. I called the big T mobile store downtown with some basic information regarding data upload vs download speed. Their “store expert” was clueless and said things like “the speed is 600” and completely confused when I asked if that was 600 mega bits per second or kilobits? They also had no information regarding download vs. upload rate OR WHY THAT MIGHT MATTER. It reminded me why I switched providers and confirmed that none of their problems have improved.
Yep. It seems the folks on the stores are not paid enough to be tech experts. Thanks for watching!
Plus, they're planning on monitoring the content transmitted on their network, and charging fines for content they don't like. Censorship is not good for free people.
@@grizzlygrizzle Uh Oh, thanks for sharing that.
I have a booster. But you have to be able to boost something, the combination of the two is great. I just wish I could use StarLink by the day versus the month. The new live while mobile they have is nice but expensive. Not for me. Looking into the T-mobile, thanks!
Exactly re Starlink! I have had it paused since Feb but I know when I turn it on I will be stuck paying for the whole month. Even if I turn it on just two days before the end of my billing cycle. Thanks for watching!
Yes, by the day pricing option for Starlink📡 would be SUPER HANDY 👍 (did you get that 👂 Elon😅¿?) ... ...... ......... 369
Thanks for these great suggestions.
We’ll definitely give them a try.
Happy Camping!
Yay, glad to hear this! Happy camping to you as well, Allen!
We are on our 18th year of full timers. Star Link is great and we have tried them all. As of this time the Star Link covers the complete US. They have done a great job of supplying a constant source internet to travelers. Finally we don't have to setup wifi in every park. Or over pay for cell service which is spotty at times. Because we still work from our RV we need a dependable service.
Until you come across trees. It needs a wide open sky. If you stay in the desert it will work fabulously for you. I have mine on pause and have used it for a total of less than ten days in the last 10 months. I find the TMobile Home Internet to be cheaper and faster- plus no throttling. Glad Starlink is working for you!
We’ve had Verizon forever and I see no reason to switch. Yes, it’s expensive but I’ve never had a complaint. Even when we traveled through Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico we had some sort of service. I like the idea of the Hiboost. I’m definitely gonna look into that. Thank you so much for information you provide. Be well, stay well.
Thanks Warren. I had two phone lines on my phone, one Visible and one Verizon business. I just hated paying that $130 a month for Verizon so I dropped it when I dropped Visible. But, like you, have never had a problem with their service. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
I watched a few videos about cell boosters which had mixed reviews. The gain wasn’t really that great. We are traveling to the shores of Lake Ontario in about a month and I know cell service there is spotty. Since HiBoost has such a wonderful money back guarantee we are going to try it out.
@@warrenscorner Let me know how it goes!
@@warrenscornerWe live in Northern Minnesota. We use T-Mobile 5g hotspot while camping here. We use a cellular booster and have great luck. Directional cellular antennas work better than Omni-directional antennas. Enjoy your travels. We have starlink but it was a waste of money here. Starlink will not work anywhere here because we have solid trees anywhere in upper Midwest. Even with a 32' telescoping pole mounted on ladder it makes zero difference.
Verizon sucks im a trucker and this past couple of years ive been roaming on verizon where i never used to and the service in most places is crap now
I agree, MINT Mobile is an affordable backup, but it runs on the T-Mobile network. Wouldn't it be best for your primary and backup solutions to be on different carriers? Many thanks for the video and continued good luck with the channel.
Thank you! When I got Mint back in February it hadn't been bought out by TMobile yet. I do like that there is no contract! Thanks for watching.
Thank you. We just bought t mobile and can't wait to use it!
Thanks so much for this information! We have a booster at our camp with the same interior antennae and same as us, we have to be inches from it for a signal. We're ok with that as long as we can keep in contact with family and business.
We just bought our new rig and want one for mainly campsites. I've been looking around and stopped at weboost. Glad you mentioned HiBoost so it's off I go to check it out!
Thanks again Liz! Cheers from Canada.
You mentioned MINT Mobile near the end. I have used MINT on my cell phone for over 5 years. I came from T-Mobile, so I new that the service coverage would be the same. I have been paying for their $25 (20 GB high speed). I recently called them (May 2023) about upgrading to the "Unlimited Plan". Like many providers, there is a cap of 30GB fast data. MINT is an MVNO which uses the T-Mobile network (not their own towers). Like all MVNOs they throttle you during congested times in deference to their higher paying customers. Recently T-Mobile bought the company, so I don't know if prices will eventually change.
Yes. they bought Mint shortly after I signed up with them. Thanks for your additional info regarding their caps. And for watching!
Visible has true unlimited data and is only $25 per month.
@@joeblow1942 Thanks, Good to know. I'll check it out more to see if the Verizon network is better in my SoCal. Years ago Verizon was known to have better coverage in rural areas. Visible claims to offer up to 50 GB of "Premium" data. don't know what that means, but it is still more than Mint or any other top tier carrier.
Mint mobile has been sold to T-Mobile.
Looks like i found this comment after I made the same comment. 😂
Nothing beats Star-link, that why Construction Companies use it in Remote Site Offices.
We use it while travelling it’s mounted on the Pickup.
I've been using T-Mobile home Internet for 6 months and I love it...
Yay! So glad to hear this, David. Thanks for your comment.
Wonderful video, great no BS info. As a happy Mint user, I completely agree with your opinion on Mint.
Thank you so much for weighing in. Glad that you have Mint Mobile as well. See you in the next video.
Cell boosters work great, but you need to be an engineer to set it up properly, AND each setup has to be adjusted for each location. To set it up right you need to know what band you are going to be on, as well as what tower you are aiming for, AND even if you have one carrier you might be connecting to a different carriers tower.
If you have a directional antenna then you DO need to aim for the tower. Fortunately the HiBoost is omnidirectional AND no engineering degree needed. It does it all automatically-- thank goodness!
@@LizAmazing yeah I'll need directionals work if you're not too far out If you're really far away though you do need a directional
We have WeBoost and I wish we wouldn't have got it. For me, it is hard to find what direction to point it to.
I'm leery of trying T Mobile. Many years ago, I had Voice Stream for cellular. I had billing problems with them every single month. 6 months in, T Mobile bought them. Billing problems continued. On month 10, they told me my annual contract had been renewed. I pointed out that was illegal to do so without my permission. Their response was to cancel me that day, with 2 months left on my contract. I always felt they were pretty shady. Hopefully, they've changed.
Good and now you finally had a chance to share it with all of these people on this channel what they did to you, good for you everybody please be careful with T-Mobile.
I have TMobile and they have been awesome. So much so that I just switched my cell to them as well
I've been with T-Mobile since Voicestream days. I've never had any problems with billing. They have often given me refunds when I have had concerns about messages that come saying I was near or at my Hotspot data limit, whereas the usage page showed the opposite. I've been rewarded with $10 - 50 refunds maybe four times over the last ten years. That's pretty good if you ask me.
@@julieneff-encinas2572 Voicestream started the whole thing by putting me on a local plan instead of the nation wide plan I signed up for. I'm a long distance truck driver & was traveling from Denver to the east coast. My first bill had $700+ in out of network charges! They corrected that & screwed something else up. One month after another. Then, T Mobile bought them & continued that pattern. They canceled me because I complained about them renewing my contract without asking.
@@edwardantrobusjr2253 ok, we had different experiences.
We have been using t-mobile for a couple of years now and love it. Lynn and Danny
Yay! Thanks so much for letting me know. Happy travels!
Thanks Liz ! Amazing you are. I hooked up my t mobile home internet......Very happy ! Thanks for sharing.
Yay! So glad to hear this. Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Liz, I see the $30.00 is for three month promo, wondering what it will cost after that,also the tax and fees.
For Mint? It's been $30 a month since February but I can't predict if they will raise it. No limits though and no contract.
@@LizAmazing Yes,Mint,Liz you show the green mint promo card and it is for 90 days,I guess your promo is about up.Sorry if I have misunderstood the video
That's aa GREAT QUESTION for the service provider.
Last I heard Starlink openly tells customers that if you use it in a mobile situation that your Internet speeds will be throttled. This was a product meant for rural stationary use. So they wanted to protect their intended audience by giving them the better speeds.
Yep. I believe that's true. Thanks for watching.
It depends on the Starlink package you buy. If you bought the home kit, you'd have to register your location every time you stop somewhere. We have the RV package and set up the antenna and have internet in about 10 minutes. We haven't had any of the issues Liz has had. It's worked great anywhere we've been, from Minnesota to New Mexico. Our throttling goes from 100mbps to around 30mbps, which is still great. Our upload speed has never been below 10mbps. We have 2 kids that game online and we've had no issues streaming movies while they play games. 🤷🏻♂️
We have the T-Mobile & we love it! We live in a campground & T-Mobile has been our saving grace!
Yay, thank you so much for your comment, Rebecca. Several people commented that TMobile sounded too good to be true. I sure appreciate you backing me up on this. Thanks also for watching, see you in the next video.
My problem is streaming sports. I have starlink hopefully that’ll work. I must admit Liz you’re as good as a double E!
That's quite the sensationalized title. When there's no cell coverage, Starlink is the ONLY solution.
That's exactly what I say in the video. And also the long list of downsides makes Starlink not worth it for many folks. Thanks for watching.
Now you come to upper Midwest good luck getting that starlink to work anywhere ?? Starlink has a kryptonite. Trees. Starlink is horrible if there are trees anywhere around. So starlink is far, far from perfect. Works great out west where there aren't trees anywhere. We have been to 32 states with ours. Over 60% of parks starlink didn't work. Great if your in a desert. 😂
We had Starlink and it was worse than ATT where we live. I canceled it fast. We camp also and was thinking of getting it when it became available for RVs until a friend of mine purchased it. They never had service because most campgrounds have a lot of trees and it's useless most of the time.
We haven't had cell signal in only one location in over 4 years on the road fulltime.
Drinkinslim sounds like your tring to justify that monthly bill to starlink. Good luck with that.
Thanks for the discount code , ordered, going to install in my LQ horse trailer, before I start my travels.
Awesome! Let me know how you like it! And thanks for watching.
Great video Liz! Thanks for letting us know what works best for you.
Thanks for watching, Gerald!
Great news to hear on the T mobile! I already use them for my phone service. Starlink is too expensive now. ty so much! Awesome presentation.
I know it, Starlink has gotten outrageous. Thanks for your kind words!
I have used starlink for over a year and haven't had any problems .Live in the West used it in Boise, Mesquite nevada, and the Oregon coast. Had weboost it didn't work most of the time. Thanks for the video.
Your so welcome Jim! Yes, the West is the best for Starlink. More sunny days and more open skies. I was not too happy with WeBoost either, but am very pleased with HiBoost. Thanks for watching!
@@LizAmazingWe've (family of 4 that uses a LOT of internet) been using Starlink for 3-1/2 years. Started when it was in beta and there weren't enough satellites so it randomly cut out. We have never had rain, or clouds significantly slow our connection. The only weather that has caused problems is hail. We do have the older round dish, so maybe that makes a difference, but I know a lot of people with Starlink (most with the newer dish), and your the only one I've ever heard say rain and clouds cause problems.
I use Mint Mobile for my cell phone. $180/year w 5G/m. love it. No dead spots.
I love your videos and really admire you and your life choices. I hope you get to 100k !
Thank you, I am getting closer every day!
Great practical information, thanks Liz, love your channel 😊
Awww, thanks so much Jonnie!!!
$90 off is a huge savings, thanks
I don't even have an RV anymore but I watched this video. You are amazing and have a great presentation. Great job 👏👍
Awww, you are so kind! Thanks for being here.
As LiveStreamers on the Island of Hawai'i your information was great! Thank you for the heads up. Aloha
Awesome! Aloha to you as well!
Just ordered one, Liz, thanks for the discount!
Yay, Tim! Enjoy! And thanks for watching.
What I ❤ about u is u are unstoppable…. I’m
Getting prepared for 3 months @ Malibu ❤ an even more beautiful places I live
Wow! THAT sounds amazing!!! What a lovely adventure!
Thank You very much. This is exactly the information that we needed to make our decision. We will be going with the T-mobile option.
Yay! So glad to hear this. Thanks for watching and see you in the next video.
Thanks Liz, Balboa Island museum has excepted one of my paintings of the ocean because I spend so much time there. They excepted me as a resident.
Wow! What an honor. Congratulations!