The Mobile Internet Handbook

I am so thankful for Cherie and Chris at RV Mobile Internet. I am pretty inept when it comes to technology. But with the Mobile Internet Handbook, their website, and forums, I think I have a much better handle on it now. We’ve been able to get an unlimited Verizon plan thanks to them, and will be using their handbook to get an antenna and a wifi booster that will work best for us. Thanks so much guys, it’s been invaluable!

In the Spring of 2014 we headed out on a 70 camping excursion across the Western US. Intending to work remotely, we were armed with 2 AT&T smartphones (with 10gb data!) and the AT&T coverage map. We set up reservations at campsites that were “in” and planned travel through “out” areas over the weekend. The trip was awesome but I’m not going to lie, staying connected to the Internet for work was a disaster. Unexpected dead zones, overloaded towers, remote locations and standing on top of picnic tables describe our ordeal to stay connected. Once back home, we felt like future trips like this one were out of the question. Fulltiming, an impossible dream. Then we stumbled across RV Mobile Internet and The Mobile Internet Handbook. Becoming a member and reading this book were salvation for our wanderlust. Now we are truly ready to venture forth with the knowledge and equipment to succeed.

“Whether you’re a full-timer or weekend warrior, retired or working on the roll, staying connected is important to every RVer, even if it’s just for e-mail, an occasional Netflix movie or keeping up with the grandkids’ Facebook status.

Of course we all know how unreliable campground Wi-Fi can be, so taking our connectivity into our own hands is key. We’re proud to bring your attention to the best and most up-to-date guide about the topic we’ve seen.”

I have been in the tech/computer industry for 35+ years and rarely have I come across a book that lays out the technicalities of a subject in such an easy to understand way.

There are many insights and gotchas in the book that you would spend months researching the web to find, if you found them at all except by installing equipment yourself and realizing your mistake after the fact. You can read every word and go as deep as you like or skip to the parts that you are interested in. It is sprinkled with humor and good advice (ie have a box of wine on hand and learn to compromise ;o) and covers everyone from those that need a bit of email now and again to real internet junkies like us that need to be connected 24/7 for our business (and who can’t afford Air Force One!).

All I can say is thank you so much Chris and Cherie for pulling all this together into one fabulous resource guide.

Technomadia, AKA Chris and Cherie are real tech geeks (compliment), that know their stuff about getting online and setting up a cell phone and internet systems. To me this is a “must have” book. It’s a bit deep into tech, but they build up your confidence to understand each part of the system.

I think it will become the internet access bible to most RVers, and not just a handbook!!

This book is excellent, equally applicable to boaters, land-travelers, rural dwellers, and mobile connected folk of all stripes. The range of topics is broad, the authors know their stuff, the material is very current in late 2014, and the explanations are very clear… with a good range of levels that will help anyone from beginners to net-savvy geeks.

It corroborated what I know and taught me lots of things I didn’t know… in the process helping me update some of my out-of-date tools while becoming a smarter shopper for often confusing cellular services. It’s a win.

“I thought I knew quite a bit about what was needed to stay online as I travel about the U.S. but decided to get The Internet Mobile Handbook when it was released a little over a year ago. That book convinced me that there was much more to learn and that Chris and Cherie knew how to explain complex issues in layman’s terms so when they offered an update to the book along with membership in Mobile Internet Aficionados, I jumped at the opportunity and what an opportunity it is.”

The Mobile Internet Handbook is an absolute must for the technomadic RVer. This invaluable guide is updated yearly with the most current information on connectivity on the road.

The book is written in a way that is useful to all kinds of people. Whether you’re a total technical neophyte (RVing newbie) all the way up to a communications guru (veteran full-timer), I think you’ll find it very helpful.

I consider it the go-to resource on the subject.

“In the handbook, the authors help readers assess their Internet needs, set realistic expectations, explain their options, and overview the challenges of mobile connectivity. It will be useful to both non-technical internet surfers and more experienced users. It uses everyday language and examples to explain complex topics, while keeping things technically accurate.”

 “I just began reading my copy, but can already tell that this is without a doubt the best, most complete guide to mobile internet available.”

RV Mobile Internet is a top-notch mobile technology resource. Chris Dunphy & Cherie Ve Ard have been on the road full time for the past 10 years. Working remotely as they roam – they practice what they preach through first hand experience. You will learn critical information that will help you stay connected as you travel.

Chris Dunphy and Cherie Ve Ard, also known as the Technomads, have been full time RVers since 2006. They publish the RV Mobile Internet Resource Center, perhaps the most comprehensive and helpful website you’ll find for all things related to RVing and the Internet.

Technomadia is the REAL DEAL and their Mobile Internet Handbook is too! The authors know what they are talking about. Their technical knowledge is superb and as up to date as it can possible be … and when things get out of date, they quickly update what they have written to be sure everything they have said is as current as it can possibly be. They do a good job of explaining in non-technical terms what a user of mobile internet connectivity needs to know. And if you are a technical whiz, you will appreciate the work they have put into their book and the wealth of detail that they provide. Thank you, Cherie and Chris, for providing one of the best resource handbooks I have ever used~!

“There’s chapters in there for cell phones and data plans, satellite, WiFi, boosters, and plenty more… and it’s all presented in an easy to understand way, even for the more technologically clueless folks like myself.”

If you’re planning on hitting the road and want to stay connected to the Internet, you’ll need to get up to speed on a lot of complex systems.
This book will help you
Chances are you’re not an expert.
It’s not worth your time to try to piece together all this information.
Stop wasting your energy, and let Cherie and Chris save you time and money.

Almost all of the books I have now are eBooks, but this is one of the very few printed books gets a place in my cabinet where I keep printed books. I have the eBook too, but I refer to the printed book a lot. I live full time in my motorhome and without the information in this book there would be times I wouldn’t be able to run my business.

The Mobile Internet Handbook confirms everything that I have researched on my own and provides additional information on options and products that I knew nothing about.

If you are just starting, or on the verge of starting your full-timing adventure, just BUY THE BOOK!!  It’s $10 bucks that absolutely could save you countless hours of research time and hundreds of dollars.  Wrong choices in this realm get very expensive.

Whether you’re a tech novice or an experienced user who wants better ways to stay connected while RVing, the book has something in it for you. The book’s biggest strength for novices is a chapter called “Assembling Your Arsenal,” which guides readers through important questions to ponder while choosing an appropriate Internet access system for their lifestyle.

This book has been the perfect resource for me while I researched the best way to stay connected while on the road. I’ve turned to it again and again to decide how best to set up my bus for working on the road. Cherie and Chris also provide great assistance with their site as well. Buy the book, join the site. You won’t regret it. Reasonable price and converts techie stuff to english. Thanks!

“RV travel in the 21st century is made much easier through being connected to the internet. Thanks to Technomadia’s Handbook for making this process understandable and much easier.”

One of the questions we get as full-time RVers is “How do you stay connected?” All the answers are in The Mobile Internet Handbook. Well researched and well written and easy for all of us to understand. This is the resource we recommend on the Living the RV Dream podcast.

“Now that Technomadia has teamed up with Jack Mayer there is no question that The Mobile Internet Handbook and Mobile Internet Aficionados website are THE go-to resources for mobile Internet connectivity.”