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08-07-2020, 04:01 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Delray Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 47
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RVDATASET Unlimited Data and Unthrottled???
A friend just introduced me to "RVDATASET" ( www.rvdataset.com) which claims to have unlimited and unthrottled data plans for $99 per month plus the purchase of their Pep Wave Router and activation plan. Is anyone using this or familiar with it? Also, would you happen to know if the Pep Wave Router used in the Airstream Connected is the same as the RV Data Set one?
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2018 27' Flying Cloud 2018
Ram 2500 Cummins, ProPride
#4636 FL/NC
South Florida Airstream Club #30
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08-07-2020, 05:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
Litchfield Park
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 548
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Following...
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2019 Globetrotter 27 FB
2018 Chevy Silverado 2500 4WD LT
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08-07-2020, 06:14 AM
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Grace the Airstream
2020 27' Globetrotter
Powhatan
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 177
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Looks like the link is rvdatasat.com not set.
There is almost no info on their website about the equipment so hard to tell. The price would lead me to believe it is a Cat8 single modem with potentially dual SIM similar to the AS Connected.
I purchased from mobilemusthave.com.
They also offer 3rd party unlimited plans but they are more expensive. Very happy with it so far.
I bought a cat-12 dual modem that can throttle data across two internet connections and a have a few other components that make my system almost fool proof.
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08-07-2020, 06:44 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 30' Classic
Holyoke
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 61
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you have a typo on the web address, it should be
http://www.rvdatasat.com
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08-07-2020, 09:04 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,674
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Hi
Welcome to the wonderful world of "unlimited until we change our minds"..... At that point you have their hardware and "the plan" is something very different than you signed up for.
Bob
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08-07-2020, 09:15 AM
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Grace the Airstream
2020 27' Globetrotter
Powhatan
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 177
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uncle_bob
Hi
Welcome to the wonderful world of "unlimited until we change our minds"..... At that point you have their hardware and "the plan" is something very different than you signed up for.
Bob
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Very true. One thing people need to get used to is just buying multiple prepaid sims and managing their network data rates.
All this can be done with the pepwave router. Likely at a cheaper rate then unlimited plans.
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08-07-2020, 11:42 AM
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Wolfwhistle
Margaritaville
, Banana Republic
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 705
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Its satellite based internet. The hardware for permanent RV mount is large taking up a lot of roof real estate. There are 2 systems: the 840 is $7K and for "bandwidth hogs" the 980 is $16K both are plus installation. The 980 is larger than the 42" dish of the 840. Max download speed for the higher cost - contract - plans is 2Mbs with up to 1Mbs up for $410 per month. Pretty darn slow. There are entertainment plans that feature some late late night advantages.
To learn or keep abreast of ALL things mobile internet, I suggest joining Mobil Internet Aficionados.
FE
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08-08-2020, 06:40 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Wallkill
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 16
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Does anyone have experience with the AS installed modem/internet system? Are the systems mentioned in the thread better?
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08-08-2020, 08:40 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,674
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fair_Enough
Its satellite based internet. The hardware for permanent RV mount is large taking up a lot of roof real estate. There are 2 systems: the 840 is $7K and for "bandwidth hogs" the 980 is $16K both are plus installation. The 980 is larger than the 42" dish of the 840. Max download speed for the higher cost - contract - plans is 2Mbs with up to 1Mbs up for $410 per month. Pretty darn slow. There are entertainment plans that feature some late late night advantages.
To learn or keep abreast of ALL things mobile internet, I suggest joining Mobil Internet Aficionados.
FE
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Hi
Satellite based systems can be a challenge in a lot of areas. Mountains between you and the sat are never a good thing. Heavy tree cover can have an impact.
Bob
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08-09-2020, 09:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,214
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We put a PepLink unit with four LAN ports at my place in Indiana. I have replaced two constant battery bloatable Verizon MiFis with Peplink units. The Verizon MiFi units do NOT like continous power and a bulging lithium battery is a problem. The AT&T cable modem charge of $65 per month for only internet access service was cancelled. Payback is about ten months.
The Peplink is on my Verizon top tier unlimited data plan at about $15 per month net cost. It has 15GB of data at 4LTE speeds and will drop back to 600kbs when we blow through the base amount. Still can watch a movie if desired. The main purpose is to provide internet access to the structure's alarm system, garage door opener and the thermostat when we are away.
I use my iPhone's hot spot to provide internet access for the laptop. I have an iPad Pro and iPad mini that can also provide hotspot services, so data access is adequate.
The Peplink has two sim slots and can be programmed to fall over from one to the other. That could work for the "PrePaid" crowd.
The other Peplink we have can be moved between the two Airstreams that each have an external antenna.
I have never received any thanks from any telephone service provider or Dish Network representative. Only when telling them "GOODBYE" do they suddenly think of a lower rate. I always tell them the opportunity for that gambit expired years before. A lowering price over time could perhaps help maintain customer loyalty.
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08-26-2020, 12:09 PM
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#11
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2 Rivet Member
2017 30' Classic
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 31
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DIY A/S Connect in progress
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