Best internet provider for Rattlesnake Island?

skeeter24 · 07-21-2020, 10:00 AM

I've searched and found a few posts regarding internet providers but nothing specific to good service on Rattlesnake. Does anyone have a provider they are happy with. I'm only looking for good internet that I can work a few days out of house. Thank you

Hillcountry · 07-21-2020, 02:54 PM

As far as internet on Rattlesnake Is. goes, this is the best you will get...

Just kidding

The topic has been discussed at length. I’m sure a Rattlesnake resident will chime in soon. Good luck!

jazzman · 07-21-2020, 03:03 PM

Tether your phone if you have Verizon or att.

skeeter24 · 07-21-2020, 06:39 PM

You're right tethering is an option. One of my neighbors made a recommendation but then complains about the company he recommended. Another uses Atlantic and says it’s fine but doesn’t use it for work. I’ll ask around this weekend but it seems like the choices are limited. Thanks for your help

Tuckntruck · 07-21-2020, 10:19 PM

Viasat (or other)KA band sat internet can get you enough data to stream like 6 Ultra high def shows at once. Not cheap, however reliable and no wires...

Otherwise, tether to the tablet/phone. works pretty well.

skeeter24 · 07-22-2020, 06:29 AM

I'll take a look at that. Thanks again

magicrobotmonkey · 07-22-2020, 08:01 AM

Could try signing up for the Beta of Space X's Star Link satellite internet:

https://arstechnica.com/information-...ser-terminals/

mswlogo · 07-22-2020, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by skeeter24

I've searched and found a few posts regarding internet providers but nothing specific to good service on Rattlesnake. Does anyone have a provider they are happy with. I'm only looking for good internet that I can work a few days out of house. Thank you

Get one of these and add a line to your cell plan that allows unthrottled tethering, pop a sim card in and you're done.

https://www.amazon.com/MOFI4500-4GXe.../dp/B089NYWJYK

IslandRadio · 07-23-2020, 10:32 PM

I had a house on Rattlesnake Island for many years.

The only land-based Internet service was DSL.

You could use a phone, and has been mentioned.

.....OR...... You could do what I did for a number of years, and that was to find someone on the mainland, whose house you can see from your location. Then bring in standard cable TV based high speed Internet to that house, or split the existing service with the home owner, etc.... Then use a point to point wireless link, designed for the purpose, to achieve connectivity between the two locations (yours on the Island, and your mainland spot).

I did this for several years, and it works perfectly.

Crusty · 08-01-2020, 11:29 AM

Just saw an ad for a new company. https://www.cyanwireless.com/
They provide a router that uses a cell tower. Unlimited data (well, up to 900 gigs / month), no throttling, no contract, flat rate ($109/month) and it's "portable". [They also have a router specifically for RV's.]

I have no experience with these folks, but what I read sounds pretty good and since there's no up-front fees or contract...

Slickcraft · 08-02-2020, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Crusty

Just saw an ad for a new company. https://www.cyanwireless.com/
They provide a router that uses a cell tower. Unlimited data (well, up to 900 gigs / month), no throttling, no contract, flat rate ($109/month) and it's "portable". [They also have a router specifically for RV's.]

I have no experience with these folks, but what I read sounds pretty good and since there's no up-front fees or contract...

They must use existing infrastructure such as Verizon or AT&T. I would take a wait and see on this.

07-21-2020, 10:00 AM	#1
skeeter24 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Best internet provider for Rattlesnake Island? I've searched and found a few posts regarding internet providers but nothing specific to good service on Rattlesnake. Does anyone have a provider they are happy with. I'm only looking for good internet that I can work a few days out of house. Thank you

07-21-2020, 02:54 PM	#2
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	As far as internet on Rattlesnake Is. goes, this is the best you will get... Just kidding The topic has been discussed at length. I’m sure a Rattlesnake resident will chime in soon. Good luck! Attached Images

08-01-2020, 11:29 AM	#10
Crusty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus OH / Smiths Pt Posts: 128 Thanks: 176 Thanked 158 Times in 57 Posts	A new wireless alternative for Internet. Just saw an ad for a new company. https://www.cyanwireless.com/ They provide a router that uses a cell tower. Unlimited data (well, up to 900 gigs / month), no throttling, no contract, flat rate ($109/month) and it's "portable". [They also have a router specifically for RV's.] I have no experience with these folks, but what I read sounds pretty good and since there's no up-front fees or contract...

07-21-2020, 03:03 PM	#3
jazzman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mont Vernon NH & Big Barndoor Island Posts: 321 Thanks: 4 Thanked 184 Times in 62 Posts	Tether your phone if you have Verizon or att.

07-21-2020, 06:39 PM	#4
skeeter24 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You're right tethering is an option. One of my neighbors made a recommendation but then complains about the company he recommended. Another uses Atlantic and says it’s fine but doesn’t use it for work. I’ll ask around this weekend but it seems like the choices are limited. Thanks for your help

07-21-2020, 10:19 PM	#5
Tuckntruck Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 29 Thanks: 5 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts	Viasat (or other)KA band sat internet can get you enough data to stream like 6 Ultra high def shows at once. Not cheap, however reliable and no wires... Otherwise, tether to the tablet/phone. works pretty well.

07-22-2020, 06:29 AM	#6
skeeter24 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 6 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll take a look at that. Thanks again

07-22-2020, 08:01 AM	#7
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Could try signing up for the Beta of Space X's Star Link satellite internet: https://arstechnica.com/information-...ser-terminals/

07-23-2020, 10:32 PM	#9
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	I had a house on Rattlesnake Island for many years. The only land-based Internet service was DSL. You could use a phone, and has been mentioned. .....OR...... You could do what I did for a number of years, and that was to find someone on the mainland, whose house you can see from your location. Then bring in standard cable TV based high speed Internet to that house, or split the existing service with the home owner, etc.... Then use a point to point wireless link, designed for the purpose, to achieve connectivity between the two locations (yours on the Island, and your mainland spot). I did this for several years, and it works perfectly.