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Going off-grid doesn\u2019t mean you have to cut all ties to civilization. In fact, thanks to modern technology, you can still live your off the grid dreams while still staying connected to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the questions I receive most from people looking to go off-the-grid is how they can access the internet when living in remote areas of the country. This is especially important for those who rely on the internet for our jobs. It’s also a major consideration for preparedness minded people who want to connect to the internet during a power outage or long-term, grid-down situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When we originally wrote this article ten years ago the options were pretty limited, today in 2022, finding internet access in remote parts of the world has become a lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OFFGRID INTERNET OPTIONS – Connecting to the internet from Rural areas or during long-term disasters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Simple Cell Phone Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For those looking for rural or off-grid land, plenty of locations have accessible cell towers within reach of the land. If you live within range of one of these towers, you can use a data-capable cell phone to stay connected and surf the web. While these connections are still pretty slow in rural areas, they are one of the cheapest options on the market and can be a good choice for those who will not require a lot of bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can use your smart phone and\/or tablet to access the internet via the data plan with your cellular carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PROS: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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One of the cheapest options for Off-Grid Internet Access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gives you the ability to make phone calls and have a dedicated phone number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Completely mobile and can be taken with you anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Depending on the phone, you may have the ability to use the phone as a WIFI enabled hotspot or tether for your other electronic devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
CONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Depending on how up to date your local towers are, older technologies may see some of the slowest connection speeds out there.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Small screen size — unless you are using the phone as a hotspot, which you may need to pay more for your data plan then.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Signal Boosters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In some areas, a signal booster will be needed to reliably hit a tower. If you have weak cellular signal in your home, a cellular signal booster can help boost your signal and hit the closest tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cell signal boosters generally have three main components: an external antenna outside your home; the booster, which cleans and amplifies the signal; and an antenna inside your home that interacts with your outdoor antenna. They’re all connected by coaxial cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Top Signal Boosters on the market include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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and signal amplifier<\/a> to increase your range, this may be a great option for those who are close enough to pull in the WiFi signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n