Good question.  Choosing which cellular service to use is almost as difficult as choosing a motorhome!  There are many different plans available, and you will have to research to determine which one will work best for you.  It may depend on what part of the country you intend to work, what your time usage needs are, what your budget is and many, many more factors.  The cellular phone plans offered by a number of “reliable” companies are constantly changing, therefore it’s hard to tell from week to week which one is offering the “best deal,” and the “best deal” may not work for you.  Research and consider all the issues and prices, then go for it!

Regarding the internet, the same is true as with the cellular service, but the biggest problem will be “phone line access” when outside of large metropolitan areas.  Now, if you have about $3000. to spend on internet access you can have an Internet Satellite installed on your RV with a sizeable monthly fee (the problem is most missionaries do not have these kinds of funds to spend).  So again, you will need to research and choose what’s best for you.  There are several free internet services for accessing your email, etc.  All AGM missionaries are offered a “free” email address which can be accessed from anywhere you are able to get internet access.  As stated in an earlier answer, internet access can be obtained at most libraries in the country.

Also, there are locations where you can access the internet by a wireless network which are provided by businesses specifically as a service for the frequent traveler.  All you need for your lab top computer is a “wireless network adapter.” All you need then:  is to find a location and you’re online!  This method is truly free as you don’t pay for access to the internet via an internet service provider.