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On The Road Satellite Connection? - itching to escape

Posted: May 27, 2015

Does anybody know if there are any companies that let you work from satellite or is that illegal now due to HIPAA? Years ago I looked into this and there was a tiny list of companies but it was dwindling so don't know now. Might be taking off in an RV and was wondering if anybody works that way with a satellite dish attached or some other method? Somebody that works like this wrote to me a long time ago and told me she has some little gadget she plugs into her computer and it provides access? Don't remember but I don't think that was satellite but that sure sounds easier. I sure wish I could remember what it was she used. Anybody working like this? If you are I sure envy you.

Looking into this as well - marge

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I need something like this as well. There are things called "jet packs" that work on a wireless system like the smartphones. You can get them through Verizon, Sprint, etc. Some of them are pay as you go so you don't have to sign a contract and pay for it every month.

check archives - anon

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or Goggle, and search for Verizon Pantech UML290 modem. Other carriers (AT&T, Sprint, etc.) have their own models as well. Jetpack is considered wireless, and some companies do not allow wireless. The Pantech modem is not wireless, it just plugs into a USB port.

If deemed an acceptable connection method, the Verizon Jetpack Ellipsis (sm) - Zippity

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is a pretty nice little hotspot, so small you can put it in your pocket. I bought one at Walmart for around $50. It's a prepaid service hotspot, and you can get a $60 card that will provide 3 gb of data, or, if purchasing data online, they offer 10 gb for $90. The speed is quite good, in my opinion. I have had to use it on occasion emergently and didn't notice any real difference in report download/upload speed. I live where I receive a strong signal, though.

As far as hotspots go, avoid the Straight Talk 4g LTE mobile hotspot at all costs. At least avoid the one that uses AT&T towers. I've heard the one using Verizon towers is somewhat better. More times than not, pages would time out before ever getting to load. A total waste of money.

Little Gadget - MassMT

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I live in an area where I cannot get cable, satellite stinks.

I ended up getting a "little gadget" from Verizon called Verizon Wireless Novatel 551L 4g USB Mobile Broadband Modem.

I have 10 gigs for $90 per month. You just plug it into your USB port. It's been a lifesaver. I had to go out of state and brought my desktop with me and it worked out of state also.

I just love it. The speed is pretty good also.

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