Wireless Nation are looking after us NZ RVers
As you might have guessed, I use the internet a lot for uploading videos.
At the start of my caravan adventure, I struggled to find good internet.
I tried using campground wifi, but it was always painfully slow and patchy.
I asked mobile providers for their solution but to get a modem you needed to stay at a fixed address. Their only solution was to go on their most expensive monthly mobile phone plan with 15GB of data and hotspot my phone... I went through the data in a week.
I came across Wireless Nation when I joined NZMCA. For the same price, I could now get 180GB a month!
It was a simple process to join. I filled in an online form and paid for the modem. I was travelling at the time, so organised to get the modem delivered to the local Post Shop. I was ridiculously excited when I picked up the modem - the little things in life. The instructions for set-up were super easy too.
Now I just plug the modem into a power plug or USB port and turn it on. Done.
Internet for NZMCA Members
Are you an NZMCA member? Then Wireless Nation will give you a discount on your modem, plus TravellingK viewers get an extra $30 off! Just put TK30 into the 'Promo Code' field during signup. Wireless Nation explains more about these options here.You can also add unlimited AM Data for an extra $28 per month on the 180GB & 270GB Total plans during signup. Learn more about the plans here.
What is AM & Anytime hours? AM hours are midnight to midday (all ‘AM’ hours i.e 12am, 1am…10am, 11.59am). Anytime hours are midday to midnight, or if you run out of AM data.
Not an NZMCA Member?
That's OK! You still have plenty of other options with the below three. Plus Wireless Nation are also giving TravellingK viewers $30 off your modem cost! Just put TK30 into the 'Promo Code' field during signup.
What is AM & Anytime hours? AM hours are midnight to midday (all ‘AM’ hours i.e 12am, 1am…10am, 11.59am). Anytime hours are midday to midnight, or if you run out of AM data.
And a few helpful tips
- As well as upload YouTube videos and answer comments, I also use the internet to entertain myself on those wet days. Click here for some rainy day ideas.
- When I've been in the middle of a National Park (like Milford Sounds) the modem wouldn't connect, as there are no towers nearby. Check this link to see a map on where you can get good internet.
- It works on 12-24v and a proper adapter can be purchased.
- You can put it on hold with 30 days notice... I did for my UK trip.
- Apparently the signal could be weaker if your RV has a metal outer shell or the modem is locked in a cupboard. But you can get an external aerial to help.
- It can be slower if there are a lot of other people nearby using the same network. I had an amazing connection in Karamea because there is a tower in the area but not many people!
- Oh, and you need to be in New Zealand.