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Internet for nomads
The internet is a lifeline for 'dwellers but it not always available in the ways it is for sedentary folk. There are two major challenges:
intermittency - the nomad will sometimes be completely out of range of internet access. i.e. no wifi or mobile data available.
limited bandwidth - there is internet access but it is dodgy or very congested, as in an RV park or when shooting long distances to an open wifi access.
security - know what is safe and what is not
WiFi
extending your reach
commercial extenders
DIY extenders
better wifi adapters
mobile data
Mobile (or “cell” data) is the internet access provided by mobile telecomm networks.
Some Verizon hotspots and phones have been flashed to allow grandfathered Unlimited 3G data.1),2)
controlling mobile data usage
You can minimize or even eliminate mobile data usage on your phone.