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Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 04/12/2022

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I have that too, but OH usually finds it without.

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Quote: Originally posted by iank01 on 03/12/2022

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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 02/12/2022

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I spent a small fortune on a 5G mi-fi package so that I could have a reliable internet connection for work related purposes.

I found there was not a lot anyone can do if there was no mobile signal coverage - the external antenna could not boost when there was not signal in the first place!

DK

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Many people forget about that if there is no signal you cannot boost it.

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Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 14/12/2022

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We got a satellite with our van, it's being removed at the next service as it's a totally useless chunk of metal, it has connected twice in 4 years.

Our own personal solution is a Roku box connected to a phone WiFi hotspot, we have 100Gb per month on one phone for this purpose.
We also have a TV aerial so we can connect to the local TV channels, whether that's Ireland, Spain or France.
If we're at a site with no phone signal and no TV reception, no biggie, we have a book of DVDs containing films and TV series so we're not stuck. Anyway, we can survive without until the next site.
So all it costs us is £6 extra per month on one of our mobile phone contracts for the 100 Gb.

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Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 15/12/2022

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must be something wrong with it if its only connected twice in 4 years or it needs a software update .
my automatic dish has worked virtually everywhere .

what make is it

Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 15/12/2022

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Quote: Originally posted by neil and lena on 15/12/2022

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must be something wrong with it if its only connected twice in 4 years or it needs a software update .
my automatic dish has worked virtually everywhere .

what make is it

It's a Roadpro dome and yes, you're probably correct that it needs updated. However, when it did connect, it did so very rarely, and didn't need it's software updated then. I think it's because where I use it, Ireland, West France, North Spain, it just doesn't get a good signal.

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Quote: Originally posted by Mrs. Bonce on 16/12/2022

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We bought a larger dish for Germany and even that struggled. As said though, Ireland should be fine with a normal dish, we have been all over with no problems.

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