How We Stay Connected on the Road (Internet for RV Life)

“Between work, streaming, and keeping up with family, internet isn’t optional for us — it’s survival.”

When we first hit the road, I thought cell service would be enough. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. After one too many dead zones, dropped work calls, and frustrated Netflix nights, we pieced together a system that actually works.

Here’s how we stay connected in the Sierra 3800RK:

1. Primary Connection: T-Mobile Home Internet
   Affordable, unlimited, and surprisingly strong in most places.

2. Backup Hotspot: AT&T prepaid hotspot for when T-Mobile drops out.

3. Signal Booster: Our WeBoost Drive Reach has turned “no bars” into “usable service” more times than I can count.

4. Starlink (Occasional): Pricey, but worth it when we know we’ll be off-grid for a while.

5. Campground WiFi? Forget it. It’s usually slower than dial-up.

Staying online isn’t cheap, but for us it’s non-negotiable. My girlfriend can stream her shows, I can work from the road, and we can video chat with family no matter where the dogs drag us next.