dbsea
Well-known member
- Joined
- Oct 1, 2021
- Messages
- 1,063
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-23 (Outboard)
- Vessel Name
- HALCYON
- MMSI Number
- 368365270
What do y'all do for onboard connectivity while cruising? So far I'm using a 5G hotspot from T-Mobile. It is rechargeable, and will last the day. To supplement my devices (ipad pro 12.9 and phone) also have unlimited 5G data, respectively.
There's a few things I'd like to improve:
1) Seamless connectivity to dock/club wifi while at a marina and transition to cellular while at sea
2) not have to recharge the device all the time
3) I'm currently paying $55 a month for my hot spot data plan (100GB of data), even though I'm in the off season and using the boat much less (although still doing some light fall/winter cruising).
Of all the items above, #3 bothers me the most...
I've looked at some great systems from Pepwave that solve #1 and #2 above at a cost ($1,500+ labor), but is #3 just the cost of wanting to have connectivity while on the boat?? I don't believe temporarily "suspending" my hotspot line is an option.
There's a few things I'd like to improve:
1) Seamless connectivity to dock/club wifi while at a marina and transition to cellular while at sea
2) not have to recharge the device all the time
3) I'm currently paying $55 a month for my hot spot data plan (100GB of data), even though I'm in the off season and using the boat much less (although still doing some light fall/winter cruising).
Of all the items above, #3 bothers me the most...
I've looked at some great systems from Pepwave that solve #1 and #2 above at a cost ($1,500+ labor), but is #3 just the cost of wanting to have connectivity while on the boat?? I don't believe temporarily "suspending" my hotspot line is an option.