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Old 05-16-2022, 11:37 AM   #1
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Internet Speed Test Tool Coming

In the next few days you'll see a new option on the upper red RV LIFE bar to take a speed test. If you are camping at a park the info will be used to contribute to collective speed test data that we display at Campground Reviews on each park page. (RV LIFE Campground Reviews is our sister site). Your personal information will not be shared - only the carrier info associated with the internet connection and the test speed. If you are not at a park, you can still take a speed test anytime you like. The info will be only informational for you but it's still fun. Many RVers use Campground Reviews (and RV Life Trip Wizard) when planning trips, and having good connectivity at a park is a prime concern for many when choosing a park.

To enable this tool, we've set up a prompt to allow location services on your device. You can dismiss it if you're not interested but if you would like to take a speed test and you'll need to "allow location detection" The location info is not used for any other purpose.

Speed test info reported by real RVers is the most reliable info about what to expect for connectivity at a park and so we're excited at the possibilities for everyone who RVs.
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Old 05-22-2022, 08:46 AM   #2
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How is it better/different from the commonly used Speedtest.net tool?
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How is it better/different from the commonly used Speedtest.net tool?
From Janet's i initial post: "If you are camping at a park the info will be used to contribute to collective speed test data that we display at Campground Reviews on each park page. (RV LIFE Campground Reviews is our sister site)."
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Old 05-22-2022, 04:12 PM   #6
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Can’t seem to find it on my RVLife Pro app.
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Old 05-24-2022, 12:13 PM   #7
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On the app you will get a prompt if you are allowing location detection AND you are at a campground.
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Old 05-24-2022, 07:00 PM   #8
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App knows if you are speeding,
App knows when you are stopped,
App knows when you are camping out
So go camp, for goodness sake!


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