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NotaryFix - So Many Things In Law Practice Are Out Of Your Control - Bring Notarization In House.

NotaryFix. So many things in our practices are out of control. But, rapidly advancing technology is a way to wrest some of that control back. Ask any lawyer who is looking for ways to get witnesses and clients to sign documents requiring a lawyer from another state or jurisdiction. One of the reasons I chose NotaryFix is that it allows me to be the online Notary, and I therefore get to supervise the signing from beginning to end. No more getting documents back with errors that require more delay. I can now set up a Zoom session with the signatory and witnesses, and everything happens online while I am present. Check out NotaryFix. It is a godsend to lawyers who want to be in control.

Starlink, T-Mobile, And Android 14, Oh My!

Android 14 Will Have Satellite Connection. I have spent the weekend in the RV, using both T-Mobile Hotspot Internet, and Starlink Satellite Dish Internet. Starlink is still in beta, and the heavy forest around me causes drop outs due to obstructions; but, it is easy to see that the partnership between SpaceX and T-Mobile that is expected to go live in beta at the end of next year, will be the first step into a future in which every square inch of our planet is blanketed with access to broadband Internet. T-Mobile customers will have the ability to add Satellite access to their plans, which will fill in any gaps in cell coverage seamlessly, making dead zones a thing of the past. Now, the rumor mill has the next iteration of Android, Android 14, being able to connect directly to Starlink's satellites. If you aren't part of the Starlink and T-Mobile universe yet, you might get left behind. 

RV Starlink In The Woods.

The first Starlink for RV test run is a success; although, while tree obstructions can make the service spotty, and occasionally glitchy, for the most part the experience is fine. We are using it for the trip, and I am pleased that the RV roof mount was stable at highway speeds and a driving rainstorm. The tree obstructions cause the signal to glitch periodically; but, given my location, I am pleased. Here are some images of the system. Keep in mind, we are in the Ocala National Forest.

Starlink And The First Glamping Trip.

Starlink For RVs. As my readers know, I mounted my new Starlink satellite antenna on the roof of the RV, in a semi-permanent configuration. I received some negative comment about the risk of driving with it up there. I am happy to say, however, that it did fine on my trip to Ocala today. And, to top it off, we arrived in a driving rainstorm. By the time the rain subsided for a bit, we were able to hook up the RV, and hook to power. After setup tasks, I sat down to power on the computer, and, to my surprise, it connected automatically to the Starlink, which has a strong plus 100 Mbps signal, I am posting this using it. I am having intermittent loss of signal, since we are in the Ocala National Forest, which means tree obstructions; but, I am amazed to get any signal at all. As Elon Musk builds out the network, I believe it will be the go to Internet provider all over the world. 

Starlink And TMobile Announce Roaming Partnership.

TMobile And SpaceLink Share Coverage. As a new Starlink customer, and a long time TMobile customer, the Futurelawyer was excited to hear, last night, about the proposed partnership between Starlink and TMobile, which, beginning next year, will provide access to Starlink satellites to TMobile customers in unserved or underserved areas. The service will begin with text and SMS messaging, and will later add voice and data services. While I seldom travel to areas without a strong TMobile signal, the Starlink dish on my RV creates a great addition that ensures access to the broadband Internet in more places. As Starlink builds out its satellite fleet, being able to access it on my TMobile phones, watches and tablets will be a great addition to my device collection. I left Verizon several years ago over its high prices, and lack of innovation. I joined Starlink early because of its innovative services. Combining the two innovators promises a future that is exciting to users of both services. Having both services is, for now, pricey, as I pay TMobile $50 a month for 100 Gigabytes of data, and Starlink $135 a month for unlimited data. Since Starlink is in beta, the service can be spotty, and isn't 100% reliable. Together, I have enough broadband to access the net pretty much anywhere. Are you connected yet?

 

Starlink Configured And Running. Ultra Wide Band Anywhere.

The StarLink antenna is now permanently mounted on the RV, and will serve as an excellent option on the road for broadband Internet access. Because the RV is parked in my office parking lot when we aren't on the road, I have installed a sewer dump, and a 30 Amp connection at the back of the office. I keep reminding Diane that, if she kicks me out, I have a place to live. Anyway, because the Starlink Dish is within 20 feet of my office at the front of my building, I also can use it for broadband at work. I could probably save a lot of money using Starlink exclusively: $50 a month for my MiFi cellular modem with T-Mobile, and $80 a month for Cable broadband from Spectrum. But, I am a big believer in redundancy, and I no longer have a problem if one of the three services goes down. I now have broadband Internet capability anywhere in the Continental U.S. This post is being written from my office using the Starlink connection, and it is FAST.

The Good Old Days, Before Internet Banking.

No worries, Dad. Just use your Debit Card!

T-Mobile Is The Best Mobile Phone Carrier...And It Isn't Even Close.

T-Mobile Holds Commanding Lead In 5G Over Verizon/ATT. When I switched from over-priced, under-serviced, Verizon several years ago, I was fed up with Verizon's money hungry model. AT&T wasn't even a consideration. When I realized that I was getting a better experience for half the price, I was very happy. Then, as the 5G rollout began, I was proved prescient, as T-Mobile has, by far, the widest and fastest 5G footprint. I have almost 100% coverage wherever I go, and I recommend T-Mobile to anyone who asks. 

FutureLawyer Gets Satellite Dish For RV - But, Keeping My T-Mobile 5G Hotspot.

My Starlink dish was delivered to my office yesterday, and I will be unboxing and installing it when I get back from my reunion trip. I won't be getting rid of my T-Mobile Hotspot though. In 99% of the country, I get a fast 5G broadband signal in the RV, and there is no setup of a dish involved. However, I like to test new things, and the Starlink service promises to be the best way to get unlimited broad band in the foreseeable future. This video shows what the unboxing and setup process looks like. We will be headed to Fort DeSoto for some beach days in a couple of weeks, so I will get the opportunity to test it in the wild.

 

FutureLawyer Orders Starlink RV Dish.

Starlink RV.  Okay, dear reader. Because I care about you, and want you to know about every new wrinkle in technology and how lawyers can use it to enhance their practices, I have ordered a SpaceX Starlink RV Dish. Initial cost with first month usage at $135 a month is around $600. I already use TMobile's great 5G Hotspot service, which gives me 100 gb a month for $50. Now, however, even though not all of the East Coast is covered, I find that the service is available in my home town of St. Petersburg, various points along the I4 corridor, in Kissimmee where we travel a lot, and even in St. Augustine and Jacksonville along the coast. More areas are available every day, as SpaceX launches several new satellites every month. Life is short, and I want to try every new technology available before I die. I will report back when the dish is received and setup. In the meantime, there are a lot of YouTube videos out there if you want to check it out. Until the RV service launched, you could only install the dish at one physical location. Now, wherever we park the RV, we can set it up, and have broadband Internet that is unlimited and fast. Satellite on.