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bobeast said:
This is exactly what I did. However, the modem that comes with that plan is terrible. I upgraded it with a JetPack 8800L and it immediately doubled my throughput. That device also has ports for 2 external antennas which helped a lot.
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What antennas did you go with?
 
bobeast said:
This is exactly what I did. However, the modem that comes with that plan is terrible. I upgraded it with a JetPack 8800L and it immediately doubled my throughput. That device also has ports for 2 external antennas which helped a lot.
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They paid for an upgraded one also.

What is your experience with it Bob?

Bennett
 
bbwhitejr said:
They paid for an upgraded one also.

What is your experience with it Bob?

Bennett
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It seems to be very reliable. I'm getting ~10 - 15 megabits per second whereas I could only get 3 or 4 out of the base hotspot. One thing I don't care about is that it won't run directly off the dc input with the battery removed. I'd rather just run it directly off the boat power without having to have a battery installed. That said, I may find a way to hack around that nit.

I tried punching through a port so I could run an ip cam, but that didn't work. I suspect that it is Verizon that is preventing that, rather than the device itself. It does allow my BoatCommand traffic through, so I can keep tabs on the boat systems when I'm away.

Streaming has been flawless. I run an Apple TV on the boat and it has no problem keeping up with Netflix, Amazon Prime, et. al. But really, that is more a function of the available bandwidth than anything else.

To @menos22 I venture to say you would be much happier with an Apple TV than with whatever is built into whatever Smart TV you have. With Apple TV, you can add and remove apps and sources as your whims change. With a Smart TV you are usually limited to whatever sources they happened to contract with when they released the TV.
 
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bobeast said:
It seems to be very reliable. I'm getting ~10 - 15 megabits per second whereas I could only get 3 or 4 out of the base hotspot. One thing I don't care about is that it won't run directly off the dc input with the battery removed. I'd rather just run it directly off the boat power without having to have a battery installed. That said, I may find a way to hack around that nit.

I tried punching through a port so I could run an ip cam, but that didn't work. I suspect that it is Verizon that is preventing that, rather than the device itself. It does allow my BoatCommand traffic through, so I can keep tabs on the boat systems when I'm away.

Streaming has been flawless. I run an Apple TV on the boat and it has no problem keeping up with Netflix, Amazon Prime, et. al. But really, that is more a function of the available bandwidth than anything else.

To @menos22 I venture to say you would be much happier with an Apple TV than with whatever is built into whatever Smart TV you have. With Apple TV, you can add and remove apps and sources as your whims change. With a Smart TV you are usually limited to whatever sources they happened to contract with when they released the TV.
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Sounds good! +1 for the Apple TV gen 3! Love it!
Bennett
 
There could be initial expenses involved, and the ongoing monthly fees will be determined by your chosen data plan.
 
With Verizon, you can usually get a mobile hotspot device. There might be some upfront costs, but the monthly charges will depend on your data plan. To watch Netflix, Hulu, and Prime, you'll need a stable internet connection, and a hotspot can provide that. It's a one-time setup hassle for endless entertainment on the high seas. If you're ever thinking of expanding your streaming options or need tips on watching fuboTV in Mexico, there's a handy guide at https://onlinetvcast.com/guides/how-to-watch-fubotv-in-mexico. It can be a good resource to check out.
 
No one using StarLink? Seems like a no brainer for $150/month and the option to shut it off when not needed. We are approaching the end of our trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chesapeake Bay and the cell coverage has been sketchy unless we are near a larger town/city.
 
Richard Carlisle said:
No one using StarLink? Seems like a no brainer for $150/month and the option to shut it off when not needed. We are approaching the end of our trip from Fort Lauderdale to Chesapeake Bay and the cell coverage has been sketchy unless we are near a larger town/city.
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Search this forum. There is a massive thread with all you need to know about it.
 
I’m pretty up to speed on it, just wondering why no mention of it, but I didn’t pay attention to the post dates.
 
I too just added a T-Mobile 5G home gateway to the boat. I get 170M down at the dock. Since I don't have T-Mobile cell service, the price is $55/month
 
T-Mobile says not available in my area.
 
liv2ryde100 said:
i just switched everything over to tmobile. they have a home internet gateway that i added to my plan for 30$ a month. unlimited data, with no throttling. even though its not meant to be used portably, i am using it on the boat and im having great results. streamed the giants game on it sunday afternoon.
https://www.t-mobile.com/home-inter...VUlZyCh2INwXiEAAYASAAEgI4FfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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T-Mo is everywhere on LI, I had great results cruising over to CT all of the time. The only semi dead spot was up by Essex CT and Hamburg cove. Worked great out on block as well.

Here on the Chesapeake there is barely any cell service anywhere. My primary provider is still T-Mo and I am on wifi calling when at home on the Eastern Shore.
 
SKybolt said:
Here on the Chesapeake there is barely any cell service anywhere. My primary provider is still T-Mo and I am on wifi calling when at home on the Eastern Shore.
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Probably why they tell me it’s not available. We live in Millsboro, DE. Boat stays in Crisfield, MD.
 
I cancelled Verizon for the mobile recently to save money, and switched to Xfinity Mobile. I did not have high expectations, so far so good though. Great signal on the water. We have WiFi at the dock so no issues there.
 
Richard Carlisle said:
Probably why they tell me it’s not available. We live in Millsboro, DE. Boat stays in Crisfield, MD.
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The boat has a great signal at the dock in Kent Narrows. But even with my 4x4 MIMO high gain antenna I get barley anything at times. I do get a signal where my phone says there is none, like up at Fairlee creek. So there is that. But the SL is the best way to go when not under a roof.
 
SKybolt said:
T-Mo is everywhere on LI, I had great results cruising over to CT all of the time. The only semi dead spot was up by Essex CT and Hamburg cove. Worked great out on block as well.

Here on the Chesapeake there is barely any cell service anywhere. My primary provider is still T-Mo and I am on wifi calling when at home on the Eastern Shore.
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Appreciate that info especially about block, waiting to test it out on fire island, and also I would like to test it while underway. Have only used it when stopped at the dock or my backyard
 
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