The number of digital nomads in the U.S. has boomed over the past year—from 7.3 million in 2019 to 10.9 million in 2020 and climbing. Trading the office cubicle for a coffee shop or an RV, this new workforce is helping to redefine the future of work as they work remotely, inspiring new incentives from state and local governments to attract digital workers and creating new remote-work business models that cater to their unique needs.
The only requirement? A good connection. With the right tech, you can still hit a deadline just like you did at the office. So whether you’re a nomad newbie, an experienced pro, or you’re considering taking the leap, we compiled the ultimate guide for digital nomads so you can stay powered up on the go with these must-have mobile devices.
Wi-Fi hotspots
In just a few taps, you can use your phone to connect a laptop or tablet and still allow a few friends to get Internet access if they’re in a Wi-Fi jam. But if you’re looking to do even more from your hotspot, Verizon just announced four new hotspot plans for smartphones ranging from a $20 Essential plan to an $80 Premium plan, depending on your needs.
You just need to decide how much premium data you’ll need (check the chart below), depending on your type of work. If you plan to spend hours researching online and sitting in BlueJeans lessons for your life as a remote educator, look into the 150 GB Premium plan. Or if you only need to check in with clients a few times during the week, then check out the Plus plan with 50 GB of premium data.
