Living the digital nomad lifestyle in a sedan basically boils down to two steps–Wi-Fi hotspot and a place to charge your devices.
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If we had to narrow down your options to two cell phone plans, we’d recommend either Verizon’s Do More Unlimited or AT&T’s Unlimited Premium plan. The price points are within $5/month of each other, so it really comes down to personal preference. As a digital nomad, do you see yourself traveling to more remote areas in the country? If so, Verizon’s coverage makes more sense. If you see yourself not going too far off the beaten path, you can’t beat AT&T’s hotspot data cap.
Verizon Jetpack MiFi 8800L Hotspot: $199.99 from Verizon AT&T Netgear Nighthawk M6: $309.99 on AT&T’s online shop T-Mobile INSEEGO 5G MiFi M2000: $336 on T-Mobile’s website
By going with a hotspot device, you qualify for a different kind of data plan that gives you more hotspot data than a standalone cell phone plan can. Here’s our picks for the best hotspot plans for devices from each carrier: **Price only good if you already have a Verizon unlimited plan Laptops with this built- in capability are a pretty niche product, so you’ll likely need to custom order your laptop. (Dell offers this service.) The process will make your laptop more expensive, but you can’t beat the freedom of opening your laptop just about anywhere and instantly getting an internet connection.
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It doesn’t matter whether you drive a sedan or own an Airstream, you can easily be a digital nomad as long as you check off those three boxes. You don’t need to buy any expensive power generators or invest in a tricked-out SUV. You can live the digital nomad lifestyle in your sedan if you want. Yes, living in a sedan might not always feel very comfortable, but hey, at least you can use your devices and work from essentially anywhere.
