For those who live in rural areas of the United States, it’s a well-known fact that Internet service isn’t a guarantee. In fact, the Federal Communications Commission reports that 1 out of 4 rural households are without internet access. Why? With housing in these areas spread out over great distances, building the infrastructure to offer Internet access can be cost ineffective. It’s just not practical to bring Internet to households in some rural areas.

Families that live in these areas and want Internet service have previously had few or no options. Recently, luck for rural families may have changed. Nomad Internet, a minority-owned Internet service is now bringing technological equity to parts of the country where Internet service is lacking.

In recent years, Nomad Internet has provided Internet access to parts of the country where no Internet was available before, from the Great Plains of Montana to the tribal nations, where nearly 30 percent of the population are known to be without access. Nomad Internet is known as the nation’s largest WISP (wireless Internet service provider).

How Does It Work?

Nomad is a WISP provider that uses a combination of 4G and 5G networks to deliver high speed, low-latency Internet service. This service is delivered to customers with high-power directional antennas.

Internet Fulfills Basic Household Needs

If life in a house without reliable Internet was a challenge before the pandemic, it’s now becoming impossible. From doctor’s appointments to town hall meetings, nearly everything can be attended or fulfilled online. Pharmaceuticals can be purchased, basic household goods can be bought, and even classes are taught online. Working from home is a standard expectation for many workers in metropolitan areas, but is only a pipe dream for homeowners in certain areas.

This lack of Internet access has put many households at a disadvantage that will only become greater and more obvious as time goes on. Nomad Internet is here to bring Internet access to homes previously deprived of this basic service.

For many, having Internet access is more than a matter of convenience – it’s a matter of safety. During the COVID-19 outbreak, Pew Research Center reported that 53% of Americans called Internet access “essential.” In future such outbreaks and during times of crisis, the Internet can provide continuity of income, access to essential services like healthcare, and information about how to access emergency services.

About Nomad Internet

Nomad Internet was created by Jaden Garza and his wife Jessica. Garza, who is a graduate of Harvard University’s Executive Training Program, is using his business knowledge to redefine the Internet provider industry and bring Internet access to households around the country.

It started with an RV park. 

Nomad Internet began when the Garzas identified a problem that needed a solution. RV parks have notoriously poor Internet access, and many have none at all. Increasingly, families are adopting a nomadic life, working, traveling and attending school from their RVs. Without reliable access to Internet, this lifestyle can be difficult or impossible. 

Nomad Internet made its first Internet installation in a Johnson City RV park in 2017, and its second installation at Seguin RV park shortly after. Seguin RV park is a community of 50 full-time RVers. At that time, the existing Internet service in Seguin Park was straining under the weight of so many users. When Internet access worked at all, it was spotty and slow. 

LTE service made it possible.

For the Seguin Park installation, Jaden Garza made the decision to use LTE technology. At the time, LTE technology was relatively new and many were unfamiliar with its capabilities. At Seguin Park, the new installation opened up an additional 40 megabytes per second for RVers at the park. The company’s ingenuity made all the difference for residents of the park, and helped Nomad Internet establish a reputation for creative, out-of-the box solutions for standard Internet problems. 

Nomad Internet reputation spread.

It was the following year when Nomad Internet was contacted by Girl Scouts of America (GSA) at San Jacinto. GSA was seeking reliable, affordable Internet access for their park. They reported they had received multiple bids to outfit their park with Internet access, but all were undesirable. One such bid was as high as $100,000. 

At this point, it was clear that Nomad Internet was building a solid reputation. The company’s service was a definite possibility for GSA’s purposes. 

Mr. Garza decided to negotiate a licensed LTE technology kit from BaiCells Technology. The creative use of emerging technology brought down costs and delivered LTE technology to the entire GSA site. 

They expanded to work directly with consumers.

By the start of 2020, LTE technology had grown and changed in such a way that Nomad Internet was able to adjust their business practices to serve customers better. Specifically, the company pivoted from primarily serving businesses to serving individuals.

By applying the same business model that brought Internet access to RV parks, Nomad Internet was able to start servicing individuals in RVs. This also meant that individuals in rural communities could access Internet service. Whereas many Internet companies rely on fiber lines to bring the Internet to customers, Nomad Internet remained agile and flexible by using 4G and 5G LTE technology.

Today, Nomad Internet is growing and expanding.

Nomad Internet is now a fast-growing Texas-based company that brings Internet access to customers in much the same way that cell phones receive data service. Nomad hired its first employees in 2020, and eventually moved from shared office space to a new office building. 

Nomad is constantly updating its products to bring reliable Internet service to its users. The most recent development from Nomad is the Inseego Wavemaker Pro 5G Indoor router, which brings faster Internet access to users. Nomad also recently made changes to its platform, such as the Real-Time Activation page, which brings additional levels of transparency to the service.  

Rural Residents No Longer Have to Wait for Fiber

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people who lived in metropolitan areas moved to rural communities to enjoy a life closer to nature and away from crowds. This redistribution of the population has left many without access to certain services, including Internet.

It’s estimated that 60 million Americans live outside metropolitan areas. If you’re a rural resident waiting for access to the Internet to come to you, your day has come. Nomad Internet is quickly expanding its operations to meet the needs of a large customer base.

Do you live in a rural community and need access to the Internet? Contact Nomad Internet at 855-466-6623, or log on to https://nomadinternet.com/. You can also learn more about getting reliable, high-speed Internet through Nomad Internet by emailing support@nomadinternet.com.