The RV IT Guy is a vendor that provides remote technical support services targeted to the RV, cruising, nomad and related communities. They also offer unlimited data plans in conjunction with their technical support service.
The service includes a pre-configured tech support "beacon" that acts as a Wi-Fi router and contains troubleshooting tools. The beacon allows US-based IT professionals to remotely troubleshoot devices on the customer's network. Customers with problems or technical difficulties can flip the help switch on the beacon, or call The RV IT Guy operations center for remote troubleshooting and assistance.
The service is subscription-based month-to-month service with no contract. The set-up price includes rental of the "beacon" so there is no equipment to purchase. When a customer cancels service, the RV IT Guy will send the customer a shipping label to return the beacon.
The following options are available:
- $59/month (+ one-time $75 setup fee): Base service that includes remote IT support and a beacon to use with your existing internet connection.
- $99/month (+ one-time $75 setup fee): The same beacon but with an included cellular USB modem and unlimited data plan on AT&T or T-Mobile. Free VPN included.
- $99/month (+ one-time $195 setup fee): The base IT support service, a T-Mobile or AT&T Unlimited data plan, and a choice of one of two advanced beacons with integrated cellular routers. Free VPN included.
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile or AT&T
- Carrier Relation: Reseller
- Plan Types Available: Data Only
- Device Types Permitted: Proprietary router
- Device Purchase Required: No, the device is included with the service
- Mobile Hotspot / Tethering Use: Yes
- Throttling: None on either plan
- Network Management:
- T-Mobile Option: 50GB
- AT&T Option: 22GB
- International Roaming:
- T-Mobile Option: 5GB LTE data per billing period in Canada/Mexico
- AT&T Option: Full data use in Mexico - none in Canada
- Domestic Roaming: T-Mobile plan offers some domestic roaming.
- Plan Period: monthly
- Data Roll Over: No
- Overage Charges: No
- Streaming Throttles: Streaming is restricted to 480p (SD) on either plan.
- Unlimited: Yes
Review & Testing Status
We have not tested this service
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