Who has put some thought into Off-Grid Internet? Probably not high on the priority list for most in a SHTF Situation, but I'm looking for something i can use at a Bug out location before it all goes down, or during a not so end of the world situation like an extended power outage. I've looked as a few satellite solutions, but most are expensive and require a crapload of electricity, not to mention the 4ft satellite dish on the out side of my "secret" location.
Any Suggestions?
Coming at ya from the Coldlands of Canada
I use my cell phone. I'm at the very edge of cell service, so I have to be on the south side of the house but it does work! I got a 6gig data plan which I've never come close to hitting yet - even streaming the odd tv show or oilers game.
The phone isn't the best screen or keyboard, so I tether the phone to the iPad or PC when I'm going to be doing more than just surfing for a few minutes. Saves the eyes and my typing speed skyrockets!
I tried one of those "rocket sticks' but it is just using the cellular network and it was really expensive - I am much better off with my phone. I looked into satellite as well, but as you mentioned its expensive, and there's not much data on the
Usually when I am in a reasonably "remote" location I use my iPhone as a hot spot to provide an internet connect for my laptop. Only works if you have cell service though. If not I tie into my sat. phone but the service only works when a satellite is available (20 minutes per hour). Some remote areas have wireless internet service providers other than the phone companies. Some satellite internet providers offer excellent service but as you say it is not cheap. There is a well known Canadian provider that tries to offer the service bundled in with your satellite TV. This is costly, slow and the service sucks. It is also possible to set up email using ham radio equipment. Again this is not a cheap solution and requires a ham license and some knowledge of electronics. Failing that if you have access to a land line you can always use dial up.
Did you consider that good flare will take care of communication satellites?
Henry
Did you consider that good flare will take care of communication satellites?
Henry
If it is and EMP of any variety that causes a disaster it will take out satellites, cell towers, the grid plus land line phones. In that case the only system left may be ham radio assuming the equipment and power sources were protected from the original EMP.
Did you consider that good flare will take care of communication satellites?
Henry
If it is and EMP of any variety that causes a disaster it will take out satellites, cell towers, the grid plus land line phones. In that case the only system left may be ham radio assuming the equipment and power sources were protected from the original EMP.
If you guys haven't looked into it on SHTF research, The UN just put Space weather concerns on the main permanent discussions. So, if they're worried about it, than there is a very definite possibility of a major CME. We can only hope... that thing will turn out alright...or not. 😈
"We 'Prep.' to live after a downfall, Not just to survive."
I guess if an EMP hit, we wouldn't really have to worry much about Computers or internet access for a little while. To get the topic back on track, I've thought about cellular as well, but the cell service in My area (Remote Labrador) Only covers a bubble about 40 or 50 km wide. I hadn't thought about a Sat Phone, that might be something worth looking into. I used to sell Mobility products, i know the sat phone setup is pretty slow, and also expensive. That was back int he MSAT and Iridium days though.
Coming at ya from the Coldlands of Canada