Originally Posted by
staehpj1
I am thinking of getting the
Mobile X2 model for my camera. It comes with a year of HotSpot Access that is provided by AT&T Wi-Fi, Easy Wi-Fi and Harborlink. They claim "tens of thousands of locations, including Starbucks, Barnes & Nobles, restaurants, major hotels, airports, and more".
According to EyeFi's
comparison chart the Pro X2 is the only model that includes on-the-go WiFi access. Other models can be upgraded for $30/year. Eye-Fi's
access page gives links to the service providers' location databases. I'd pick a few cities along the route and check the coverage databases to see if their "access anywhere" claims hold up. AT&T seems to offer coverage at most McDonald's, so that will probably get you through much of the journey
The card can also be configured for other Hotspots, but since I am not taking a computer I will be stuck with their network and any others that I pre-configure before I leave.
The Eye-Fi USB dongle is pretty small. Even if you're not planning to bring a computer, you can often access one at a library or FedEx Office location. Might not be a bad idea to bring the dongle along, just in case you need to configure the device while you're on the road. In a pinch, you could stop at a library that offers public computer access and upload files directly from the card.