Is Your Campground Overpaying for Wi-Fi?
Interstate Telecommunications Can Save You Money
Most campground and RV park owners are overpaying for Wi-Fi every single month. Not by a little. Sometimes by hundreds of dollars. And the frustrating part? They are usually getting worse performance in return.
Here is how a Managed Service Provider (MSP) like Interstate Telecommunications can cut your costs, improve your coverage, and take the headaches completely off your plate.
The ISP Problem: More Modems = More Money For Them
Internet service providers make money by selling connections. The more devices they can add to your bill, the better for them.
We recently reviewed a quote a campground received from their ISP:
17 routers placed throughout the property
$1,700/month in recurring charges
17 separate devices to manage
17 potential points of failure
We looked at that same property and designed a proper managed network solution:
2 strategically placed stations
Under $500/month including managed services - That’s the internet AND our managed services.
Full property coverage
24/7 monitoring and support included
Same campground. Better coverage. A fraction of the cost.
You Only Need One Internet Source
Here is the shift in thinking that saves campgrounds the most money:
You do not need a separate internet connection for every corner of your property.
Another real world example:
Campground has 5 modems throughout the campground.
Constantly having to reset the routers themselves.
Over $1200/month ISP bill, could have dropped to $300/month.
Using our ISP relationships, we were able to get them a 1Gig dedicated fiber line.
You need one solid internet connection and a well-designed network that distributes it intelligently using:
Commercial-grade outdoor access points
Point-to-point wireless bridges
Structured cabling where needed
One connection. Managed well. Covering everywhere you need.
What Are VLANs and Why Do They Matter?
One of the most common questions we hear: "If everything runs on one network, how do we keep guests off our office systems?"
The answer is VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks).
In plain English: VLANs let you create multiple completely separate private networks on the same physical infrastructure.
Think of it like a building with private hallways:
🏕️ Guest Wi-Fi — its own hallway
📷 Security Cameras — their own hallway
🖥️ Office Computers — their own hallway
📞 VoIP Phones — their own hallway
Nobody can access anyone else's hallway. Everything is secure and separate. And it all runs on one internet connection instead of five.
We have visited businesses paying for 5 separate ISP modems, one for cameras, one for the office, one for phones, one for guests, and one for something installed years ago that nobody remembers. That is 5x the monthly cost for a patchwork of unmanaged connections. VLANs on a single managed network fix all of that.
Not All MSPs Are Created Equal
The term managed services gets used loosely. Not every provider delivering the same level of care.
Here is a real example: A daycare was paying over $900/month for managed services. Their cameras were broken. When they called for help, they were told it would cost $250 just to send a technician out with no guarantee anything would be fixed.
That is not managed services. That is a monthly bill with a service call fee attached.
Here is what real managed services looks like for a campground:
✅ 24/7 guest-facing support — guests call us, not your front desk
✅ Flyers and QR codes — physical support materials for your guests to reach our team directly
✅ Proactive monitoring — we know about issues before your guests do
✅ No surprise fees — transparent pricing, no $250 dispatch charges
✅ U.S.-based support team — real people, available around the clock
Your staff should be focused on your guests, not troubleshooting routers at 10pm on a Friday.
Your Wi-Fi Is the Foundation for Everything Else
Here is something most campground owners do not think about until they are ready to expand.
A properly built network is not just for guest internet. It is the infrastructure that powers everything else on your property:
📷 IP Security Cameras — entrances, parking, facilities
🔐 Access Control — gates, restricted buildings, staff areas
📞 VoIP Phone Systems — office, cabins, staff communication
💡 IoT Devices — smart thermostats, digital signage, payment kiosks
When we design your network, we build it with your future in mind. Adding cameras next year? The infrastructure is already there. Want to add access control to your entry gate? It plugs right in. No starting over. No second vendor. No second network.
ISP Relationships Across the Country
Not every rural campground has the same internet options. Some parks have fiber. Others are limited to fixed wireless, LTE, or Starlink. Interstate has ISP relationships across the country. We help you identify the best available connection for your specific location, and we design your network around whatever is realistically available to you. That conversation is part of every free site survey we do.
The Real Cost of Bad Wi-Fi
The question is not what Wi-Fi costs. It is what bad Wi-Fi costs you:
⭐ Lower star ratings on Google and booking platforms
📉 Lost bookings from negative reviews
📞 Staff time spent fielding Wi-Fi complaints
😤 Guests who never come back
A properly managed network at a lower monthly cost, with full coverage and 24/7 support, is not just a savings. It is an investment that pays for itself.
Ready to See What Your Park Could Save?
👉 Call us for a free site survey: 770-781-4787
📧 Email: sales@interstatenetworks.com
We will walk your property, assess your current setup, and show you exactly what a properly managed network would look like, including what it would cost and what you would save. Interstate Telecommunications has been in the voice and data business since 1991. We know networks, we know campgrounds, and we know how to make both work better together.
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