Hello all, I am a newby and preparing for a long trip next year. Does anyone have solid information on accessing internet - email, telephone, etc, in remove areas, e.g. inland areas, not coastal; or where I should start my research. thanks very much,
Dougwe said
11:26 AM May 20, 2015
How,
Welcome to the gang rampet, enjoy here and out in the playground.
You will find Telstra is the pick of the bunch for both Internet and Phone anywhere really. They have the best cover but you will find blind spots all over the playground.
Check out mobile phones that have capability to attach a external antenna . You can also get wireless modems that you can also attach external Antenna.
There are Pre-paid set ups but I prefer to actually have a suitable plan for my needs. I am full time on the road and
need to be contactable as much as possible by family and friends. I have a gmail a/c so use that for emails etc and all works well for me. I also use a iPhone and iPad and again, all works well for me.
Others will have other ideas I'm sure.
rampet said
12:07 PM May 20, 2015
Hi Doug,
thanks for that info. I have Samsung Galaxy 6 Telstra mobile; a netgear 4g Telstra broadband dongle. we have an antenna booster on the caravan. Trialled all in the country, (admittedly it was in the forest) , without success. Is a Telstra retail outlet the best place to get good advice on remote access, or should I be looking for some other retail outlet? do you know. much appreciated. Rampet.
Dougwe said
12:39 PM May 20, 2015
How,
Ramet, I always like to go direct to the source of whatever I use so go to a Telstra Shop, IMO. If you are lucky to get a young knowledgable person there, you are home and hose. Hard to find though. I found a young guy in Shepparton VIC and what he didn't know, wasn't to be known. Use there "Techie" bar as well although you usually need to make an appointment first, same day service though.
Keep in mind, you will never get full cover everywhere, sometimes none, no matter who or what you use.
Dougwe said
12:42 PM May 20, 2015
Oh! I won't go into how we could talk to man on the moon, many moons ago as I will need to get my soap box out
rampet said
01:19 PM May 20, 2015
thanks for that extra into - i agree, will be going to the source. , talk next time, Regards, rampet.
Greg9 said
04:40 PM May 31, 2015
I have BOOST 40UNLTD for the phone (TELSTRA) and unfortunately still have some months to run on Optus mobile broadband.
You can go to Jaycar for an antenna for either your phone or WIFI but again if you are lucky and find somone who knows what he is talking about
-- Edited by Baz421 on Sunday 31st of May 2015 04:54:05 PM
brickies said
04:53 PM May 31, 2015
Doug will The Iphone take an antenna .
Dougwe said
07:17 PM May 31, 2015
No unfortunately, as best mobile I have ever had since the brick days.
cruiser1980 said
02:28 AM Jun 28, 2015
Welcome to a great and informative forum
I am sure you find the members very helpful and friendly horde, full of life's experience and willing to share.
Enjoy
rampet said
12:01 PM Jun 28, 2015
hi All, thank you for the valuable information re remote email and internet connections while out back. it helps my research greatly. have a great day wherever you are.
PeterD said
04:09 PM Jun 28, 2015
rampet wrote:
I have Samsung Galaxy 6 Telstra mobile; a netgear 4g Telstra broadband dongle. we have an antenna booster on the caravan. Trialled all in the country, (admittedly it was in the forest) , without success.
If the antenna lead plugs into your dongle then that's about as good as it gets without going to satphone. Where exactly where you when you trialled it? Was anyone else able to get mobile phone connection?
Unless you go for satellite communications then you must expect to be have periods out of communication range. I have learnt to manage this and make sure I am in range when communications is vital. Use this interactive map to get an indication of when you are likely to be in range.
Hello all, I am a newby and preparing for a long trip next year. Does anyone have solid information on accessing internet - email, telephone, etc, in remove areas, e.g. inland areas, not coastal; or where I should start my research. thanks very much,
Welcome to the gang rampet, enjoy here and out in the playground.
You will find Telstra is the pick of the bunch for both Internet and Phone anywhere really. They have the best cover but you will find blind spots all over the playground.
Check out mobile phones that have capability to attach a external antenna . You can also get wireless modems that you can also attach external Antenna.
There are Pre-paid set ups but I prefer to actually have a suitable plan for my needs. I am full time on the road and
need to be contactable as much as possible by family and friends. I have a gmail a/c so use that for emails etc and all works well for me. I also use a iPhone and iPad and again, all works well for me.
Others will have other ideas I'm sure.
thanks for that info. I have Samsung Galaxy 6 Telstra mobile; a netgear 4g Telstra broadband dongle. we have an antenna booster on the caravan. Trialled all in the country, (admittedly it was in the forest) , without success. Is a Telstra retail outlet the best place to get good advice on remote access, or should I be looking for some other retail outlet? do you know. much appreciated. Rampet.
Ramet, I always like to go direct to the source of whatever I use so go to a Telstra Shop, IMO. If you are lucky to get a young knowledgable person there, you are home and hose. Hard to find though. I found a young guy in Shepparton VIC and what he didn't know, wasn't to be known. Use there "Techie" bar as well although you usually need to make an appointment first, same day service though.
Keep in mind, you will never get full cover everywhere, sometimes none, no matter who or what you use.
Oh! I won't go into how we could talk to man on the moon, many moons ago as I will need to get my soap box out
thanks for that extra into - i agree, will be going to the source. , talk next time, Regards, rampet.
I have BOOST 40UNLTD for the phone (TELSTRA) and unfortunately still have some months to run on Optus mobile broadband.
You can go to Jaycar for an antenna for either your phone or WIFI but again if you are lucky and find somone who knows what he is talking about
Try reading these sites mate.
http://www.mobilenetworkguide.com.au/virtual_operators_information.html
https://telcoantennas.com.au/site/
I can't find the last one I'll go searching
look in this post
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/t60226281/mobile-coverage/
-- Edited by Baz421 on Sunday 31st of May 2015 04:54:05 PM
Welcome to a great and informative forum
I am sure you find the members very helpful and friendly horde, full of life's experience and willing to share.
Enjoy
hi All, thank you for the valuable information re remote email and internet connections while out back. it helps my research greatly. have a great day wherever you are.
If the antenna lead plugs into your dongle then that's about as good as it gets without going to satphone. Where exactly where you when you trialled it? Was anyone else able to get mobile phone connection?
Unless you go for satellite communications then you must expect to be have periods out of communication range. I have learnt to manage this and make sure I am in range when communications is vital. Use this interactive map to get an indication of when you are likely to be in range.