I Need Some Advice On T.V. Service In My Van

[WanderingRose]

Ditto, jasper.

I watch little television when I am traveling, just do without it.

It’s an adjustment, but not at the level of being certain I had signal, battery power, etc., to watch everything I do while at home.

 

[LargeMarge]

I camp in a number of areas in the US with no over the air TV channels available via an antenna. No cell signal either. These areas have made for no planning, almost empty campsites in peace and quiet. Other than rain or severe cold, I only sleep inside.

...Starlink or other technologies...would change that.

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Agreed.
We seek boondock spots without a cellular telephone signal.
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Some say they can feel the radiation.
I know I feel better without that interference...
and crave it during a temporary passage through a radiated zone.

 

[scaredycat72]

If you're 3 years out, my advice would be to table your search until you're 6 months out. Nothing you research today is going to be relevant in 3 years. You're just staying busy.

Where it stands today, cellular signals can be hard to come by on BLM land. I have a weBoost that helps increase my signal strength but no signal at all means no cellular service.

Right now, Verizon seems to be the best carrier for nationwide service but may not be the best for the specific area you plan to be in. I have Verizon's unlimited plan, and go over my max data every month. I've never had an issue watching videos or "TV" on my tablet. Just because you're throttled doesn't mean your phone stupid working. If you're not using heavy data, like someone who's gaming, you probably won't notice it.

Cellular companies come out with new data plans all the time, and there are new companies offering services all the time, so again, unless you just like doing the research, I would wait until you're a lot closer to heading out before deciding which company to go with. If I were you, my focus right now would be on camping out in my car to see if I liked it.