Mobile data used to be my go-to, until a crucial call dropped

I always relied on my phone's hotspot for work on the road. It was cheap and easy. But last week, during a video meeting with a big client, the signal cut out. I missed important details and had to apologize. Now I'm investing in a local SIM card and backup wifi options. It's more hassle, but worth it for reliable connections. What's your backup plan for internet fails?

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jadew631mo ago

Carry two phones on different networks. My main phone is Verizon but I keep an old T-Mobile prepaid as a backup. If one signal drops, I just switch the hotspot. It costs a bit extra but saves me when I'm out in the sticks.

wood.logan1mo ago

Seriously, you pay for two full phone plans just to have a backup hotspot? That sounds like a huge hassle and extra cost every month. I can't believe you need that much reliability unless you're constantly in dead zones. @jadew63, how bad is your service that this setup is worth it? I would just deal with slow data or find wifi instead of carrying a second device. Would you ever consider dropping the backup phone if networks improved?

sanchez.robin26d ago

Used to think carrying a backup was overkill until my main phone died during a roadside breakdown. Couldn't call a tow or look up the shop, just sat there for an hour. Now I keep a cheap prepaid in the glove box. It's not about daily dead zones, it's about that one time you're totally stuck.