Internet on the road

A galaxy S2 tablet with 4g built in from Verizon will cost only 35 per month plus your data plan, 2 yr contract. Also has wifi when near a free hot spot. Its light and fully functional. Runs all google apps and trucking related stuff. I can do everything on mine that I can do on my laptop except play dvd movies. Great product for bring the internet with you anywhere. Light and easy to use.

Galaxy Specs
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s2_9_7-7438.php

Galaxy reviewed....

 

Just about any phone comes with mobile hotspot capabilities these days. No need to spend more money then you have to for a tablet to do the job.

I had a tablet. And it didn't have cell service.

 

Either get a phone that has a hotspot function or buy a hotspot device from a carrier (AT&T, Verizon etc). I use the free hotspot app on my android phone (Sprint), and for the reliability factor those are really the only options.

 

I used a Verizon jet pack hot spot for years ....why? Cause the hotspot on phones eat more data....almost 50 percent more and I had 20 giga byte plan.

I gave my laptop to my wife....cut off the jet pack and carry my tab where ever travel in much smaller foot print.

I broke three laptops in 7 years on the truck....too many bumps....falls & scratches...

For me money is not the issue....I enjoy the features and benefits of the S2 Tablet much more than my Samsung laptop running windows 8.1...the S2 is faster and there is almost no boot up or shut down required....runs off a cigarette light power adapter or A/C.

If money is the issue, keep the laptop and use the hot spot on your smart phone or other device.

One day I hope trucking companies will offer free wifi in their cab....until then.....its bring your own or hope you can find it along the route.

 

I prefer my laptop. I also use T-Mobile WiFi in the truck. You can pay for WiFi at most of the major truck stops, but I spend $30/month for T-Mobile. I have a decent signal in most places that I go. Iowa is a bit spotty around the Iowa 80 truck stop. It is the least expensive WiFi I could find for the truck. I bought the unit at Walmart for $50 (I believe) and it came with 5g of data. Essentially, you are pretty much getting your WiFi unit for free (or almost) when you consider the data that comes with it. T-Mobile also has unlimited data. They have several plans available for 4g and then unlimited at 2g. Most plans limit your data.

 

I use T-Mobile hotspot. $35 a month with unlimited video and music streaming. I usually used 30_40 gigs a month and I'm local. Not the best coverage but...