![]() ![]() To be fair, it DOES work, and has helped us get that important email sent when it wouldn’t fly without the booster, but don’t expect miracles.Of course this is slower than what I have at home, but it is fine enough for basic use. You also have to have an indoor antenna to send the boosted signal from outside to your device, and if we aren’t standing less than 2 feet from it, the results are saddening. For example you might pump one bar to two, or three if it’s a good day. You have to have SOME signal already to be able to boost it. We did just that before our first big RV road trip and found that it looked pretty cool mounted to the top of our RV, but didn’t really provide $500 more data-crunching pleasure to our phones. You can blow a lot of money on a cell signal booster device for your home, car, or RV. In addition to using multiple phones, a multi-network hotspot (like the Solis), and wearing a tinfoil cap, there are other things you can do to boost your cellphone connection while traveling. It might be worth a test soon to compare them both. There is a competitive Wifi hotspot device out there that is similar to the Skyroam in function, but it does not specifically say which networks it works with either. Of course, this could happen the other way around if the other network coverage is better than Verizon where you happen to be standing, or climbing. Skyroam does not divulge which networks it CAN use, but other tests I’ve seen seem to indicate that while it is busy piggybacking on a dialup-speed network, a Verizon smart phone sitting next to it is streaming videos, and bitcoin mining, without breaking a sweat. So, if Verizon is the only game going where you are, Solis won’t help you. The Solis, while it will search for the best signal available and switch to it, does not connect with Verizon – as far as I can tell. On the other hand, if there is no cell signal at all, from any carrier, you’re SOL – same as with the Solis. Surely, if there is a chance of cell service, one of these will hook you up. One of the benefits of the multi-phone route is that you can connect to any network you have a phone for: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, et. I was hoping the Solis would be a decent alternative to that multi-phone setup. This is a good solution if you have the budget to purchase multiple phones and data plans. Whichever phone has the the most bars becomes the hotspot for the other phones and computer to connect with. Some friends of ours have multiple cell phones, with different carriers, that they take on the road. You still need something to get your data fix for urgent Instagram updates and restaurant research. I use a satellite emergency device, my Garmin Inreach Mini, for sending text messages when I’m desperate enough: “honey, I’ll be late for dinner, my moto just blew up.” But, the Inreach doesn’t do data, only short text and emergency yodels. One of the challenges on the road is finding a good cell signal when campgrounds don’t provide much, or you can’t pirate wifi from a local coffee shop. I am considering using the Solis Lite myself, if Nikko ever returns it, or buying a new one for travel in our RV. I make exceptions for my wife, although she does not always return the courtesy. Warm things are the last things you want near your body when in a hot tropical location. I haven’t had any reports on this yet, although he did mention that it gets warm if left on. I suggested he try keeping the thing on for most of the day, and see how long the battery lasts. Nikko said the device works well, even in Bali, and the only downside so far is that it is a bit slow to boot up, which can be annoying when you desperately want to order food delivery from Go-Jek and you’re getting hangry. ![]() So far, all reports from across the waters in Indonesia are positive. old son, who was preparing to depart for Bali, and I wanted him to stay connected – and, of course, test out this new dohicky for me. Besides, I was actually using the pretense of buying it for my 19 yr. This was small, fairly light, and orange – so I figured it would be OK to give it a try. It seems I get new gadgets before every excursion, leaving me wondering if the RV weight limits are being pushed too far. ![]() Solutions for internet connectivity while traveling. ![]()
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