Unravelling the differences between 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi frequencies   Have you ever found yourself amidst a sea of WiFi network options to connect to, all seemingly identical except for the suffixes? Typically, 2.4GHz and 5GHz? It’s a common scenario when connecting to networks outside your own domain. But, what do these suffixes signify, and how do they impact your internet experience? Intrigued? Good! Let’s delve into the intricacies of frequency bands and how they influence your connectivity.   Understanding frequency bands Think of frequency bands as radio stations on your car ..read more

WiFi Calling — Another Option For Nomads This article was written by NZMCA Member, Ernie Newman.    NZMCA Board Member Marilyn Taylor lives in a ditch – in the nicest possible way. She became well known within Wireless Nation as they sorted out her connectivity challenge. Marilyn lives in the Manawatu area of Waituna West, not far from Highway 54, the popular diversion between Hunterville and Feilding.  Her property can more correctly be described as a “gully.” Life’s not always easy there – when I phone her to talk about her story she’s frantically cleaning up her flooded house ..read more

Speed vs. Need This article was written by Wireless Nation Director, Tom Linn.    I’ve seen a lot of marketing advertisements using FOMO, short for “Fear of Missing Out,” to convince consumers to make purchases regardless of their needs. These advertisements can make us feel like we’re being left behind if we don’t have the products being promoted. One great example of FOMO is the type of internet access available at your home. Some of us feel like our home is missing something if there’s no fibre internet connection in 2023. This is because we hear day in and day out about the benef ..read more

Simple DIY Tips To Improve Your WiFi Experience This article was written by Wireless Nation Director, Tom Linn.    I’ve heard countless times about poor WiFi signal or speed issues in every corner of the world I’ve visited, as far east as Japan to as far south as South Africa. The slow-speed WiFi issue is very common here in New Zealand as well. I’ve seen a lot of people simply put up with it because they think it’s all they can get, or that the issue lies with the Internet Service Provider (ISP) network. Those who live in urban areas assume it’s simply caused by households sharing t ..read more

The Future of 100% Mobile Coverage Explained This article was written by Wireless Nation Director, Tom Linn.    You might have seen the advertisement from One NZ (previously Vodafone NZ) about launching 100% mobile coverage in collaboration with SpaceX in 2024. Several New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) members made comments about it at the Christchurch Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show and on social media. The advertisements and news headlines made it sound like you will be able to use text, calling and data anywhere you can see the sky in the future. So, we thought som ..read more

GUEST POST: One Modem Everywhere, Home or Away.   This article was written by NZMCA member, Enrie Newman, for the Motor Caravanner magazine.    The modem requires a 240V or 12-24V power supply to operate.   Like the faithful old Labrador that’s inseparable from the family, the Wireless Nation modem comes along everywhere with an increasing number of NZMCA members – in their motorhome, boat, car, home, or holiday house. That’s because every element of Wireless Nation’s service meets every need of mobile, nomadic motorhomers. John Morgan is a typical example. The former poly ..read more

GUEST POST: Behind the scenes – The team connecting you at home and on your travels.   This article was written by NZMCA member, Enrie Newman, for the Motor Caravanner magazine.      “We’re a family.” That’s the instant reply from Sheena Palillo, the Logistics Manager, when I asked the Wireless Nation team to describe the culture of their head office with a call centre based here in Takapuna, Auckland. Everyone else nods vigorously. They’re clearly a tight bunch. There’s lots of laughter. Every Tuesday a different team member prepares a delicious lunch for the whole grou ..read more

GUEST POST: Wireless Nation – Specialists in Connectivity for Motor Caravanners   This article was written by NZMCA member, Enrie Newman, for the Motor Caravanner magazine.      Motor caravanners are different. We’re way more nomadic than those ordinary city people. We often start the day with no firm idea where we’ll spend the night. We’re compulsive travellers, internationally as well as locally. Some of us are often away from “home” for months at a time.  Our lives in many ways are quite simple. But when it comes to being connected to the Internet and phones, we’re ..read more

Customer Showcase: Eternal nomads Minimalist Journeys teach their customers how to live with intention and travel lightly.   Image supplied by Paul Ryken: Wrapped up observing the Gannet Colony at Cape Kidnappers.   Paul and Sandra Ryken fell in love with life on the road. Then, they found out how to give back to the people and places they moved through.   Long-term Wireless Nation customers Paul and Sandra’s first big trip together was three months spent dancing their way around Latin America in 2012. Tango in Argentina, Salsa in Cuba, Bachata in the Dominican Republic, and Zo ..read more

Customer Showcase: Connecting the leading edge of tech with Annie Conza     Annie Conza has always been an early adopter. For her business, Add iT Accountants, that means leading with the latest technology   These days, working from home is the norm. Pre-pandemic, digital nomads were already spreading across the world, barefoot and wifi-seeking. Now, after a few lockdowns, working from home has become a reality for the majority of office workers. Annie Conza, however, has been living the remote working life since before it was even a thing. That was back in 1993 when she was on ..read more