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[*] posted on 6-19-2011 at 12:45 PM
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Looking for a way to internet access while on the road in my RV - in Baja California Sur - specifically Conception Bay. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
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[*] posted on 6-19-2011 at 01:56 PM


http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=49879#pid6103...

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[*] posted on 6-19-2011 at 05:18 PM


Thanks Bajablanca,thats some good info.We were thinking something like here in the states,they have internet cards that hook up to cell sites. I've heard that maybe Tel Cell,or Mex Cell had something like that. Anyone heard of such a thing.
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[*] posted on 6-19-2011 at 05:40 PM


I think cell service is very limited in Conception. MoviStar has the cards/modems. Not sure about TelCel



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[*] posted on 6-19-2011 at 05:41 PM


Telcel does have 3G internet access, in certain areas. It may not yet exist in the more rural places.

I've written various articles about Telcel Amigo 3G at:
http://www.sanfelipelife.com/category/Phone-Internet

In short, it works out about $40 a month prepaid, only for the months you need it, plus about $100 for hardware ("free" hardware offers involve long contracts, not recommended).

You likely won't get reception at Conception Bay, unless anybody can confirm that Telcel 3G (not just Telcel voice) is available there now.

In other areas, you may be able to get the slower GSM internet speeds from either Telcel or Movistar. These are both really slow, barely worth bothering with.

Satellite internet is another option, but you'll need to carefully realign each time you park, or pay a lot for a motorised antenna.

If you just need occasional internet to keep in touch, and don't have to be connected all the time, you're probably better off relying on free (or paid) wi-fi from campsites, bars, cybercafes etc.

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[*] posted on 6-19-2011 at 11:10 PM


Our Moviestar phone did not work at Santispac. Or anytime we were driving between larger towns. Chino
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[*] posted on 6-20-2011 at 05:49 AM


I have the Telcel 3G and I have used it up and down the peninsula, it works wherever there is a Telcel signal.
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[*] posted on 6-20-2011 at 06:32 AM


Thanks everyone. You guys have confirmed what I figured. I can do without internet for a month,but my wife,is still working. If I want her to go,and I do,I gopt to figure this out. I will. Thanks again
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[*] posted on 6-20-2011 at 07:51 AM


There is free wifi at the restaurant across from Coyote Bay and many free spots in Mulege, a 15 minute drive.



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[*] posted on 6-21-2011 at 07:25 AM


Thanks Willy. Coyote is one of the places we wanted to stay for awhile. I know Roger has a place there. I was hoping he would let me know what he use's. he must be taveling.
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[*] posted on 6-21-2011 at 06:02 PM


Yep, He is up north or Italy or? He is on satellite, as are others there, ask around, someone may share their access....



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[*] posted on 6-21-2011 at 07:44 PM


Thanks Again Willy. I think your down river from our old place at Leon's. We lost it twice to the floods. First to John. Figured the odds were with us,since the last big one was in 1959. The next year got us again. Too costly for us. We'll go down in the motorhome,leave if bad weather comes.
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[*] posted on 6-21-2011 at 08:50 PM


Yes, I hear you. Lots of great deals to be had around here, but, for now, I'm staying mobile. I can be up the hill in minutes LOL. Maybe, you should stay here and do day trips to the beaches. high speed connections thru out the park, pool etc

on edit - yes, I'm down river/ up river from Leon's place, depending on the tide :)

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[*] posted on 6-22-2011 at 12:21 AM


Note posted on RV.net yesterday had Pompano in Lake of the Woods, MN and planning for a trip into Canada. Best of luck with Wifi.
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[*] posted on 6-22-2011 at 01:28 PM


Quote:
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I have the Telcel 3G and I have used it up and down the peninsula, it works wherever there is a Telcel signal.


Are you using the 3G through your phone or a dongle on your computer? :?:
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[*] posted on 6-22-2011 at 01:54 PM


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I have the Telcel 3G and I have used it up and down the peninsula, it works wherever there is a Telcel signal.


Isn't 3g satellite?

Why wouldn't there be a signal everywhere?




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[*] posted on 6-22-2011 at 02:02 PM


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Originally posted by monoloco
I have the Telcel 3G and I have used it up and down the peninsula, it works wherever there is a Telcel signal.


Isn't 3g satellite?

Why wouldn't there be a signal everywhere?


Telcel 3G data comes from the Telcel mobile phone (cellphone) towers, so is limited to the areas within range of them (mostly towns and some highways). It's nothing to do with satellite.

Also, some of the Telcel towers haven't yet been upgraded to 3G, they still have only the older GSM techology, so in those areas you'll be able to use Telcel for phone calls but not for 3G data.




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[*] posted on 6-22-2011 at 04:03 PM


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I have the Telcel 3G and I have used it up and down the peninsula, it works wherever there is a Telcel signal.


Are you using the 3G through your phone or a dongle on your computer? :?:
You need the dongle.
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[*] posted on 6-22-2011 at 06:56 PM


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Originally posted by bajatravelergeorge
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Originally posted by monoloco
I have the Telcel 3G and I have used it up and down the peninsula, it works wherever there is a Telcel signal.


Are you using the 3G through your phone or a dongle on your computer? :?:
You need the dongle.


Is anyone getting 3G Telcel in the Punta Banda/La Bofadora area?
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[*] posted on 6-23-2011 at 01:55 PM


if you are a snow-bird like rogerb and stay on the bay all winter
you should just invest in a hughesnet sat system

most people here on the bay have given up the fight and pay the $60 a month for sat service

there are still a few holdouts that share or look for unsecured wirless but those people are very fustrated all winter

with hughes...you aim the dish
turn on the modem and surf




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