Ep. 117: Cheap Truly Unlimited Internet for Your RV | camping tips tricks how-to
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- Working from the road, we needed truly unlimited, uncapped, unthrottled mobile hotspot data to be able to work from our RV. We found a cheap pre-paid plan without any limitations whatsoever, and we share it with you on this episode of Grand Adventure!
UPDATE 4/13/2021:
Yes, we're still using this setup every day.
Visible has now re-enabled referral codes. Use our code BcPHP to get a discount for yourself, and kick a discount back to us.
Visible no longer sells the $19 ZTE phone featured in the video; however, you may use any phone that Visible now sells, or any cheap new/used phone that's on their compatibility list: www.visible.com/shop/compatib...
WHAT ABOUT THE 5Mbps SPEED LIMIT?
As many commenters have pointed out, Visible has since re-instituted a speed limit of 5 Mbps down/up on Mobile Hotspot connections. That's proven to be plenty fast for us to work via VPN, stream television in HD, etc. That limitation also only applies to Mobile Hotspot connections; the phone's speed itself is still unrestricted. Still, there is a way around that limitation, too.
For that, you'll need a router where you can change your outbound TTL. Here's the one we've started using: amzn.to/3uOhbY4 . Yes, that's more expensive than most of the other travel routers, but it's very full featured and the ability to remove the 5 Mbps speed limit is worth the extra money, as far as we're concerned.
Here are the very simple instructions on changing the outbound TTL to 65: forum.gl-inet.com/t/change-ou...
By changing it to 65, the network believes that the data requests are coming from the phone, rather than from hotspot, and you'll therefore get hotspot at full speed.
Whatever router you use, it must have "Range Extender" or "Bridge" mode capability. As noted in other comments, the HooToo router originally discussed in this video went permanently out of stock shortly after this video gained in popularity. If you don't mind the 5 Mbps speed limit, our favorite lower-cost alternative adds 802.11ac support that the original HooToo router didn't have: amzn.to/2n7xVMH . Here's one from TP-Link that's nearly the same as the original HooToo: amzn.to/2n8EoqG .
WHAT ABOUT PARTY PAY?
Drop your monthly service to as little as $25/month using the new Party Pay. Find a Party to join here: / visiblepartypay
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
If you're having trouble connecting and configuring everything, here are some simple instructions that we've provided other commenters.
1. Activate the phone, and turn on the phone's hotspot feature. If you bought Android, realize that on Android mobile hotspot is in the settings that you access by swiping down from the top of the screen.
2. Boot up the nano router.
3. Grab another device, other than your Visible phone that's running hotspot. It can be another mobile device or PC, your choice, but IT HAS TO BE ANOTHER DEVICE. Connect that device's WiFi to the router's SSID. Check your router's manual, or even maybe the back of the router for the router's SSID and password. Open a web browser and visit:
* 10.10.10.254 for HooToo routers
* tplinkwifi.net for TP-Link (if you can't connect to the TP link admin site, clear your cache or use a different browser)
* 192.168.8.1 for GL.iNet
* Check your router's documentation for others
4. Now that you're in the router's administrator configuration interface, go into network settings for the router and choose the Visible phone's SSID to connect to.
5. Voila! You're done. The second device or PC, and every other device that you connect to the router's SSID, now has Internet.
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I seriously thought this was just going to be clickbait when I clicked it. This is legitimately a useful video. Thank you for producing quality content!
LOL! Thanks for the comment, we're sincerely happy to have been of some help.
Yeah, it seems too good to be true!
every wireless network throttles traffic, this guy is either a liar or a moron.
So long as you live in the Former United States!
@@bobmirdiff2043 Trumpistan?
So happy I discovered your show this morning with this episode! After our 2 1/2 month trip in New England and back to Florida this summer, where internet was slower than dial-up, this episode will greatly reduce the tech frustration level. Thank you so much for a well put together show.
Thank you so much, Pam! We're very happy as well that you've found us.
2 years after finding this video, I am still happily using this as my primary wifi system as I adjunct teach & travel in my van! I use the TP-Link router & sometimes have slow service where I'm at (only 3 bars of Verizon coverage), but this works so so well for me.
THANK YOU for this video & keeping it available & up-to-date!!! Me, my students, & my baby TH-cam channel greatly appreciate you
That's terrific to hear, Amy. You're most welcome! Safe travels.
We have a TH-cam that I started for my kids, grandkids and siblings when we hit the road. With the virus closing placing where I used to go and upload I stopped putting them out.
Thank you so much for the information. They will be happy to start seeing them again.
Our pleasure, happy to help!
Thank you! This video will really help me help my nephew who just moved to the country and has horrible reception on his phone. He's getting ready to start college but staying home so this will really help him out. Thank you so much!!😘
Just watched your channel. Paused and ordered phone,services,Noo Too router. Now I will watch it again.
So glad we could help John!!
I stumbled on your video when it came out a while ago. We've since switched our family one by one over to Visible. We're paying HALF what we were paying before for mobile, and no far no issues with the service. Thanks!
Glad to hear it!! Happy that it's working out for you as it's worked out for us.
@@GrandAdventure if this would actually work, I would switch in a second.....I am leary about my money going to somewhere I know nothing about.
@@steveharrison4580 your money would be going to Verizon, as Visible is a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon. We now have two devices on Visible, and three devices on Verizon, and couldn't be happier.
gREAT vIDEO! Pam and I, at 73 years old, have decided to go full time, commencing June 1st. Our biggest concern other than medical contact was the internet. YOUR VIDEO JUST SOLVED OUR INTERNET PROBLEM! Thank you much. - Vince and Pam
You're most welcome Vince & Pam! Because we need Internet for work there's no one-size-fits-all solution presently available, so while we rely on Visible we have a few back-ups in our bag of tricks, too. But Visible is by far our most cost-effective solution. Best wishes for your upcoming full-time transition!
Always nice to hear of ways to do things on a cheaper way by those that have found a way to do it ...
And always nice to hear such welcoming comments, Jimmy - thank you!
I have been researching the internet problem for over a year. We had previously used AT&T with an iPhone which did not work half of the time when camping. Everything I looked at was limited or overpriced for what we need. Compounding the shopping problem is the fact that so many people give bias reviews due to sponsors and free stuff. Thanks to your review, I ordered the Visible service (same day) and the $20 dollar phone ( with $20 off the first months service the phone was free). I figured since there was no contract it was impossible to be disappointed. The phone arrived very quickly, tech support was responsive and the service has been flawless. It's only been a week but so far I am overwhelmed by the value of this product.
So happy that's working out well for you, Michael!
Wow!!! I am going to give it a try! Even if it doesn't work out, this video was so inspirational and practical. I love how you found a solution to every obstacle!
Thank you Lilly! We hope that you'll be as happy with the service as we have been.
Thank you so much for this video! I signed up with Visible, ordered their cheapest Android phone and ordered the tp-link router. I finally got it all setup today, with your help. I'm technically challenged so this was a big deal for me! I'm so excited that we will have unlimited wireless on all our devices while we're on the road next month; and for all our other little trips we have planned. Thank you again!
Our pleasure Piper, thrilled that you got everything working!
Is this stuff still true?
@@solventtrapdotcom6676 yep, updated current info is in the video description.
I ordered the exact same things you did, but I can’t figure out how to connect the phones hotspot to the router! :( how did you do it?
@@alashiamckinney7691 check either the pinned comment or the video description. Both have identical step-by-step setup directions.
One of the best, useful and beautiful channels on the web.
But there was nothing beautiful about this video! Our usual travel videos will return next week.
The Wife and I love your helpful tips. Keep them coming please.
You're most welcome, Harold!
Hello Grand Adventure. Saw this video just before getting our very first RV. We were stressed about what to do about Internet. Getting quotes for $200 a month and being told I need equipment that costs hundreds each and having to get a 2 year agreement. After seeing this video, we tried it. Used your friend code and got $35 off the first month. Purchased a ZTE A7 for $69 and a GL-iNet 300M mini smart router for $28. Now only $40 month with no contract. This works great!!! Wifi while driving! Wifi in the trailer! Watching Netflix and using social media on 2 phones at the same time and no issues. FaceTimed family. Thank you so much for the info!!!
Our pleasure David! You can knock that $40/month down to $25/month, too, by joining our Party: visible.com/p/LetsSaveMoney
We just purchased our first RV in preparation for retirement. This will solve a lot of our problems camping, out in the wilds of Wyoming. Thank you.
You're most welcome Al, and congratulations on your new RV and pending retirement!
We're gong to Wyoming next month (May 2021) to a new military vehicle museum in Dubois. "National Museum of Military Vehicles". Check it out if you are interested in that sort of thing.
I just want to say thank you sir . As a truck driver u made my job even better
He did alsome..
Outstanding information. Exactly what I needed. Safe travels and happy camping!!
This video is how I first learned about visible when I was looking for a new means of WiFi while living in my camper. I have been a loyal visible customer for three years now, thank you!
That's terrific to hear Shaun, thank you so much!
Is all the information on the video description still up to date?
I have the opportunity to work from the road at intervals and this pay as you go is perfect for what I am looking for.
Thanks!!
@@christinawehman2923 there are only minor changes. We provided an update here: th-cam.com/video/4fgoD_yWkcE/w-d-xo.html
I used the $20 ZTEr2 and a TP-link N300 and the setup works great so far ! Thanks for the great info and videos !!!!
Very happy to hear it, Todd! Thanks for letting all of us know your results.
Great video. As a tech guy myself, really appreciate the info!
I watched this video several times and decided to give it a try. We received our Visible phone today and it's working just fine. The portable router in your video is not available now, sold out and no idea when it will be back in stock. We found another one for less than $25. After much struggle to get it set up, it finally all worked. We connected 3 of our company laptops, 2 of our personal laptops, and an Ipad. All worked just fine.
Thank-you for this information. Our next step is to simply .... hit the road! This was the last step we needed before going full timing. We're hitting the road in April 2021. Thank-you!
Glad it worked out for you David, and congratulations on your pending full-time launch! That's right around the corner.
would you mind sharing what router and phone you got?
This video is very useful. I applaud you for citing all terminologies correctly. Great job!
Thank you! We're geeks at heart.
I used your code and saved the $20 - I wanted to thank you, this service that you recommended is really great!
Happy that it's working out for you, John!
Getting ready to go on an adventure... Was worried about these expenses... Thanks so much. I saved the video and subscribed so I can order both...
Thank you JoHanna! Glad to have you here, and happy that we could help.
Stumbled on this video quite by chance. Followed up with a variety of reviews of both the mentioned router(s) and Visible wireless service. With so little hardware cost and no contracts, I really had nothing to lose. Got a Visible account and bought a dedicated Visible ZTE phone and picked up a TP Link Nano Router. 2 shipping days later and we are streaming to 2 televisions and connecting at least 6 other devices - phones, tablets, laptops. Decent download speeds for a variety of file types. All is well. Unbelievably pleased so far. If this holds out, we will save bunch AND can pretty much count on serviceable unlimited connectivity virtually anywhere we go! Thanks so much for sharing this information!
It's truly our pleasure, Chris. We're thrilled that it's working out for you the way that it's working out for us! I'm typing this on my PC via Visible hotspot as our TV is streaming live programming in HD nearby, also on Visible.
I’ve spent months looking for affordable unlimited Wifi for a 6 week road trip so that my son could do his online homeschool work on the road. We wouldn’t be able to road trip if he couldn’t do his schoolwork on the road. It was Devine intervention that this video showed up in my TH-cam recommended videos. Since Amazon didn’t have the HooTo in the video I got the HooToo that is also a power bank. It all worked great!!! I got the R2 phone. Cheap and worked great. I had no problem with the devices or service. In fact it was a better Wi-Fi than the free motel Wi-Fi. I loved just putting the HooToo and R2 and cables in a dedicated pocket in my backpack so that we always had Wi-Fi hiking and the HooToo was an emergency power source for the R2 and my phone if needed. Absolutely the best, most helpful video I’ve seen. Thank you! I’d never heard of Visible! It made our road trip possible. Oh, and I never had any streaming problems. Both my son and I would watch video off it at the same time and no problems.
Thanks for your feedback Kristin! So happy that this worked out for you and your son. It's been a lifesaver for our work as well.
Glad I came across your video. My daughter and I live full time in our RV and have been taking turns using my cell phone to get online. Now we can use our laptop and/or the phone at the same time. Best of all, I already had VISIBLE as my cell service provider!! YEAAY! I'm ordering the HooToo Trip Mate right now!
Thrilled to hear that we could provide you with a solution, Day! You'll find, however, that the HooToo router sold out right around the same time that this video went viral. Since this video was created we've upgraded ourselves to a similar but improved travel router from TP-Link amzn.to/3aAngAw and like it much better, anyway.
Ordered my phone and paying for service now. Fantastic referral.
Thank you so much! I have needed to switch to Verizon for some time and wanted a hotspot, but I'm also an unabashed miser. You've done all the homework for me!
Let us know how it works out, Spud!
Thank you very much. Already have Visible service. Got my nano router yesterday and everything is working great. Very helpful!
Excellent!
I honestly stumbled on this video while dejected over the Saints/Broncos game. YOU are a HUGE blessing friend. I'm in Asia, retired, 75, disabled AND HEARING IMPAIRED ..after doing some volunteer work and now waiting to safely travel back to the US ....friends tell me mobile and internet costs in the US are through the roof. In searching, I could not find internet suppliers which allows ONLY internet for messaging, texting & news. I can't talk on mobiles but all the plans cost a dang fortune and I can't use half of what they want me to buy. Until .....I see this video and chick on Visible at Foxfire. I'm on a very limited monthly income from Soc. Sec ....WOOOOW, THANK YOU so very, very much. This is truly a huge blessing. When I start touring in my RV in the states, I sure hope we can have a coffee together .....I'm buying !!!!
You're most welcome! Happy that we could help you once you get back here to the US. Safe travels!
Thanks guys! - & many blessings for this info - hopefully able to end my 20+yr struggle with phone/device connection 🎉
Hope that it works out as well for you as it has for us, Janice.
Wow! Thanks for this amazing review!! I would love to eventually have a remote job. This info is one step in that direction!!!
Great tip on one of the most important issues when working on the road from your camper... thx
Thanks for the router updates! Ordering everything right now!!!
Great information! I switched cell phone carriers this morning based on your suggestions (and subsequent research), and will definitely be getting the Visible hotspot in the future. Thank you for the discount code! Came in handy!
Question. Our RV has King WiFi Extender. Will I still need a nano router??
Thanks for coming thru New Mexico and Texas!
Excellent Soldier, I Salute You , thank you for helping a disabled us navy veteran
Happy to help, Alfred! Thank you for your service.
We tried this out on one device. So far so good! We have a big trip coming up next weekend and we plan to really put it to use. Thanks so much from us at relatively rich life!
Great to hear RLL! We hope that it works out as well for you as it has for us.
Your device, using another network? I am planning on using it on my provider Cricket wireless hotspot service
That was highly valuable information. I'm transitioning into a mobile lifestyle and data is so important in this way of life. I'll put this information to good use and share it as well. You've gained a new subscriber!
Thanks so much, Louis, thrilled to have you along!
This guy is completely unaware that 3rd party pre-pay services that lease space on verizon's network are the FIRST to get throttled, ouch, what a doofus.
Loved your vid man, have a wonderful time and stay safe.
Thank you Micheline, same to you!
My family just bought our very first TT! My wife works from home, and needs stable internet. We have been looking at all the high dollar options that all the other videos out there offer, and I came across this video. Automatic like and sub!!! Great info. Thank you
Thanks Neil! Congrats to both of you. FYI you'll find a recent update on Visible included in this episode: th-cam.com/video/4fgoD_yWkcE/w-d-xo.html
Good job, every time I see a traveling internet fox it’s super expensive or very limited. Best solution I’ve ever heard!
Our pleasure TAD, thanks for watching!
Funny I ran across this video... because my husband and I just signed up for visible. So far so good
How’s it worked after a year? I’m really close to sign up since we go on the road next February
@@giannizamora7247 Verizon is definitely better as far as having service most places. Visible works for me at my home but not for traveling. There's too many dead spots.
Whered you buy visible
@@brandone2862 online
Had to watch it about 5 times but ordered it and will report back how it goes! THANK YOU for this video!
Did this work for you? Any tips?
@@kylearnold4337 yes! I’ve been using it for a year and it’s $25/mo because I linked up with fellow RVers who are using it too. Just follow the directions in the video and read comments if you get stuck. I had a friend set it up for me because I didn’t really get it.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this info! I just watched your video on security cameras and I was wondering how you had an internet connection, and here you explain it. Thank you!
You're most welcome Caroline!
Holy moly!! 😃 excited to hear all this. Want to utilize knowledge soon!! Thankyou!! Can’t wait for more!
Happy to help, Christine.
Fantastic info full timers. As a camp host I am always looking for better solutions for internet. This seems like a great option. Thank you very much for the information.
New friend here! Hubby and are full time RVer’s now and have had so much trouble with internet. We will be checking your information out. Thank you so much for sharing!
You're very welcome, folks! Glad to have you here.
Have u tried?
The Feathered Cottage Adventures read my comment above
Thank you for the information!
Just now buying a Motor Home and was happy to see this Video. I am retired and just need this on the road as I am a information freak.
That makes two of us. Happy to have helped, and best wishes for a smooth purchase on the MH!
Wow! thank you so much for this helpful video production. I just subbed and liked your channel because your presentation is simple, clear and concise. Its atrocious how many people come on here to put out a video and they can't even get their sound or lighting right. I am an aircraft mechanic that travels a lot for work and I have been looking for a internet only solution for my needs. I will definitely check this out! Thanks a bunch, for helping people out. Have a grand adventurous day!
Thank you Norm! Appreciate your kind words, and we're very happy that we could help you out.
Thank you so much for this recommendation. This is something that was stressing me out and that I couldn't figure out. I had trouble configuring it and figuring it out (wish I'd seen your pinned comment. I recommend putting that in the description) but after four days I did get it to all work and it's been working well for 24 hours. It's a load off my mind for a whole lot of reasons, not the least of which is that my mother just died and Great British Bake Off is the salve that I drift off to sleep to instead of crying every night. It's like you handed me a comforting Teddy Bear. Thank you so much for this video and for your advice.
That's terrific to hear Caroleeena! Happy to know that it's working out well for you.
Poor thing, may your grief be eased by every and all good memories.
thanks for the Visible phone tip. The timing couldnt have been better.
Yes sir life is grand. Thank you for the information. I am planing to return to the adventure of Life, return to living in an RV and reconnecting to the real People again. was the best time's of my Life and it is not over yet.
Sounds like a plan!
Awesome, in-depth information...especially in your video's description. Even though this video is 3 years old, I just checked visible's website and I can get what I need for only $30/month unlimited talk, data and hotspot. I am going to give them a try, thank you.
You're most welcome! Here's wishing you well with Visible.
awesome info. this is one of the MAJOR reasons i haven't requested an extended leave from the office yet. sorted!
That's exactly what we did, and how we used it for six weeks. It worked like a charm!
I finally went to the very end of one of your videos. Brother, your light shines through!
I appreciate that, thank you!
Got the Visible cell phone and the RavPower router set up and configured in the RV yesterday, all devices working properly. Thanks again for your videos. Lets just hope they don't change the rules.
Well, we've been on it for nearly a year now with no issues. And by next year we should have Starlink available!
Thank you! I used your Visible referral code and it took $35 off my first month!
Excellent Karen! Glad that we could help.
I think this video could turn into pure gold for me. I'm working to start a food truck and planning to travel interstates to attend events, having a bunch of electronics like a POS and tablets this will probably solve a lot of my connectivity problems. I don't know if Verizon will let me do it being a business account, but I'll try. Also, I need to get more information about a bunch of the stuff you talk about in this video as I'm not an expert on the tech terms you use through the video. Thank you.
You're most welcome, Alfredo!
Ohhhh, and Thank you for sharing this great video...
"Thumbs UP"
WOW!! Okay, this set up is everything and more. I bought an inexpensive phone from Visible when I signed up. Then I ordered a RAVPOWER RP-WDOO9 Filehub Travel Router because the HooToo is out of stock. The result is better internet speeds up to 55 mbps! Unlimited data unthrottled. I am streaming 2 smart TV's with Netflix running on both, and a computer playing TH-cam at the same time! That's how it works in Idaho!
Thrilled to hear that it's working out for you, Nathan.
Thanks for the info. Life as most of us know it, cannot be successful without WiFi. We really appreciated your info.
Happy to help Alice!
This is travel gold. Thank you
Wait till 'Visable' sees this! Thanks for the info.
"VISIBLE"
I'm a new subscriber and feel so happy to have found you! Your videos contain so much useful information without trying to be "cutesy", but your are entertaining. I'll soon be taking off to try living on the road car camping in my 4Runner. Maybe one day if it works out well, I can get a small camper trailer, but for now, as a nature photographer and adventurer, I'm excited to begin this journey. And, I feel more confident for all the information I've learned from you. When buying from Amazon, if I can, I'll be glad to use your site as a reference. Happy and safe travels!
Thank you so much, Barbara! We're thrilled to have you along for the ride.
Damn you Suk, I love Cloudcroft. the trees smell the best in the world and its a scent you can't forget nor get tired of.
Love that pine smell.
Informative and to the point ! Thanks GRAND ADVENTURE.
Thank YOU, Dave!
Great information on getting around Verizon's crappy service and data caps. In our neck of the (rural) woods, I could see this as a home solution for Verizon service that's worse than the old days of dial-up ISP service. Thanks for the connection instructions! A lot of us get lost in the geek squad technology.
Glad it was helpful John!
I'm gonna get rid of verizon asap I hate them now
Very solid clear info what a great intro thanks so much! We will seek to find visible for our full time journeys.
Sweet, Bob! Hope that it works out as well for you as it has for us.
I suffered through Verizon prepaid wireless for 6 months. We were set up to Auto pay, but at the end of every month they sent us the disconnect notice and disconnected us half the time. I gave up and went to total wireless. While the phone works fine on total wireless, as an access point it doesn't work at all, no matter how much data I buy. I'm getting Visible this week! Thank you so much!
You're very welcome Hugh, we hope that it works out as well for you as it has for us.
Ok im in frankfort kentucky and need this ! At the river where we are camped . Ive looked at several but this looks like the remedy ty!
This, this is just what I need!
Just in time! We are trying to solve our wireless needs problem and this video is a big help. Thanks!!!
Happy to help David! A couple of things since this video was produced:
1. That HooToo router quickly sold out after this video came out. We upgraded ourselves to the TP-Link listed in the video description and like it better anyway.
2. Visible did away with referral codes; at the same time, they dropped the first month's service to $25. You can keep every month at $25 with their new Party Pay system.
3. The cheap ZTE phone is likewise no longer available, but you can use any cheap used phone you get of eBay as long as it's on their compatibility list.
Thank you so much for this idea. I ordered the Visible phone. They didn't have the one you have in stock so I got the ZTE which was $49. Oh well. Anyhow, I connected it and was able to stream our TV without a hitch. Now I ordered the RAVPower FilehubTravel Router N300 for $28. I'm not very Techie but I got it connected and was able to connect my TV (using a Roku), as well as, my laptop at the same time. I'm happy. Thanks again!
Excellent, Miriam! We are so happy that it worked out for you.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This is EXACTLY what I needed!
Happy to help, Celine.
Wanted to let you know, the Hoo Too is no longer available. But I did follow your advice and bought a Visible smartphone (the cheapest one), and a TP-link300Mps Wireless N Nano router. It took a while to get it figured out, but Eureka! I tested it at home, turned off my home WiFi and just used the configuration. It worked like a charm. I'll be testing it on the road this week and will give you more feed back when I've done an actual field test. Stay Positive!
Excellent, Rachell!
I'm glad I watched this video!! I'm on the road and have been searching for an alternative to my current plan.. Thanks!! and safe travels..
Happy to help, Jeff, and same to you!
Really appreciate video, additional instructions, and the updates.
Our pleasure Kathy, thanks for watching!
Thank you for the Visible video - had looked into it last week but the one line requirement stopped us from continuing - great loophole you found! Also - The $19 phone is no longer available, but there was a $49 ready to go. Hope you received your discount, we used the code but it gave us the "new member discount" of $15 off. Happy trails!
That's great to hear! The router solution works like a charm, I'm using it now to type this reply on a PC. Thrilled that you got the discount, too! Visible only lets users bankroll 12 monthly referral discounts so we don't get any benefit, but it's more important that you did.
Does the ZTE Blade A3 Prime phone's hotspot work well with the nano router?
@@jeff2424 there's no reason that it wouldn't.
@@jeff2424 Yes, once you explained how to get into the router and find the hotspot, it works great - I have it hooked up and plugged in, while we are home. I want to see how many gigs I can use here and if there is any throttling. thanks.
Ok did this a year ago. Worked great, tho FL had less coverage in central areas away from cities. Got a WeBoost there and that helped. We were on the road for 10 months!! This week just got my iPhone G5 from Visible. Same monthly price. Already, getting 62 megabits a second instead of 5-6. Still $25 mo. Sweet!!
Excellent Craig! That's terrific feedback.
So so thankful. Even though this is older it is the kickoff info I needed. All other RV internet reviews are folks full time and doing lots if video streaming and publishing. None of which I'll do. VPN to work and done! Thank you!
You're most welcome! Thanks so much for watching.
Awesome video, very informative. Thanks for the tips and the links! I am now subscribed and looking forward to the next video.
Thank you Joe! We are thrilled to have you along.
I am going to look into Visible, seems like a great deal. I am a new subscriber.
Thank you Scott, welcome aboard!
Great information, thank you for sharing this. My wife and I have been planing to go full time, hopefully fairly soon and the “connectivity” issue was a big concern, this simplifies it immensely, Never having owned an RV I’m a ”newbie”, although my wife’s parents had large motor homes for years so she’s got a lot of knowledge to share with me... Your channel looks interesting so I subscribed, looking forward to content.
Thank you, Hugh! Welcome aboard. If you are going full time it's important to have a complete bag of tricks to ensure connectivity if it is necessary for work, etc. Visible plays an important primary role in our own choice of internet solutions.
@@GrandAdventure We eliminated any sort of cable TV subscription four years ago as we decided on streaming services from Netflix, Prime, Hulu etc. Thus we only need a good internet connection to take care of everything. It’s been a good decision for us and it still surprises us how many folks haven’t done the same.
@@hughwolfe1176 Yep, we pretty much just watch TH-cam TV now ourselves.
We love this solution and have used this for the last two months; works great.
Happy to hear that it's working out for you the same that it's performing for us, John.
Pulled the trigger on the internet plan last night, just waiting for the equipment to arrive. Look forward to connecting it for our trip to main. Will keep you posted on the results
Looking forward to hearing how it goes, Robert!
Great Job on this video. Just the information we needed. We used your promotional code while signing up with Visible. We are converting a cargo trailer to a travel trailer and wanted to have a good Verizon service while traveling.
Excellent! Hope it works out as well for you as it has for us.
Hey, thanks for the tip about Visible and the code! I’m not on the road but live in a rural area with very slow, old DSL which I’ve supplemented with an AT&T iPad data plan. I ordered the visible phone&plan to use with the iPad and if it works well, may cancel the DSL. It is hard to get good internet in the country.
I also am rural with zero signal so I use a WeBoost cell booster. Now I get 4 to 5 bars and 4g wifi. Currently using Cricket which seems comparable to Visible for coverage and $. Nice vid...thank you.
Levy, with the Visible phone I get one bar inside, sometimes two outside and it is still significantly faster than my DSL. The phone offers only the option of a physical tether (which I did with my desktop computer and it worked fine) or Bluetooth connection which I did with my iPad (slower, but also fine). It does not offer the option of a WiFi hotspot (just Bluetooth) so I couldn’t connect to my Tv ( for some reason it doesn’t offer the option of screen mirroring either) so I have ordered the HooToo router which I believe will provide the WiFi connection to the TV. ( if not, I’ll get a USB-c to HDMI cable). I think this will work fine for my moderate internet needs. I’ve already cancelled the iPad data plan and if the nano router works out, I’ll cancel the DSL, too.
@@j.vincent3625 you're most welcome. We have a weBoost installed in our RV and also appreciate the improvement it provides in weak signal areas.
@Peggy Smulligan yep, boosters work.
@@ohmcintyre2067 make sure that you download and install the Visible app to the phone, we believe that's what enables the mobile hotspot feature.
Thank you for all the great information. My hubby and I will be full time rvers in a couple of months. He still has to work, so we needed to learn all we can about unlimited data.
That's our situation precisely, Beth, and you're most welcome. At some point this winter we're planning to do an updated video on our Internet solutions, which still includes Visible but also includes some additional hardware and other service providers to make sure that everything is absolutely foolproof.
Sounds like Star Link is the way to go! Thanks very much for your input! Much appreciated! Steph
My pleasure. Hit me up if you come up with any questions, we're happy to share our experience with Starlink.
Verizon prepaid unlimited for 70 a month (truly uncapped, I use about 400gb a month for the past 6 months,) I work remote from our Travel Trailer full time. Luckily I got this plan before they retired it (again).
GlutenFreeBear Verizon keeps telling us when we call that since we are grandfathered in, it would be to our disadvantage to switch. They also say it is throttled down after awhile. Been with Verizon forever, and they still give me the runaround. Any tips?
Just getting ready to start full timing this was the best data option I have heard of. Thanks for the update. P.s. I subscribed also great channel
Thank you Robin!
Hi Marc. When this video first came out I tried to get Visible. They could not confirm my address. I got on their Facebook chat and it was no help either. I forgot about it for a few months and bought a new LG V-30 smart phone. I tried the service again and now they wouldn't recognize my phone either. Chat was once again useless. Glad it worked for you. It was a bust on this end. I still watch and enjoy all you videos. Happy Holidays.
Sorry to hear of the experience you had, and Merry Christmas to you too! Their service only works with certain phones, the phone has to be on their compatibility list.
Thanks for telling me about Visible. It works great! Can’t wait to take it camping in the smokies. With 4 phones on party pay it only costs me $25 per line and works great in areas that Tmobile did not work very well here in Central Florida. The nano router works great at home and no problem streaming video. It works so good I took my cable modem back to the cable company and said bye bye to my cable bill forever.
They were sold out of the hoo too routers on Amazon so I purchased the TP Link TL-WR802N and it works great
Thrilled to hear it, Joe!
My daughter's job-hunting for her first full-time post-college job, and her one big concern for communication/entertainment utilities in her first apartment will be internet service (she has a smartphone so doesn't need landline service, and can stream stuff to her laptop without cable or satellite TV, as long as she can access the internet). She's currently on Twigby (a Sprint-based service with Verizon voice/text roaming) for her cell phone service; however, Visible may well be an option if she ever decides to switch to a Verizon MVNO.
Wow that is a great deal!!! Thanks will look at getting, I currently have AT&T on my phone but have found Verizon to be the best when out on the road. And unlimited, wow. Thanks will share your video. :)
You''re very welcome, Tina - thank you!
In general, I enjoyed using Visible. The one limitation is that Verizon gives priority users that are plan subscribers. So at a campground with lots of people, our data rates would be unusable while those with Verizon plans were still going.
It's true that native Verizon customers get tower prioritization over Visible customers on a busy tower. We're always able to compare as my primary phone is still on a Verizon account. We seldom find that's an issue, however.
MUCH appreciated. I am now set up and have a recommendation. In paragraph 3 above, add a statement about if you can't connect to the TP link admin site, clear your cache or use a different browser. I spent quite a while fighting this one. Works great now though!
Glad to hear that it's working well for you! This setup has been invaluable to us on the road. And thanks for your suggestion, I've added it to the video description.