Life Off the Beaten Path — and Finally Online: How One Family Found a Better Internet Option

For years, the Turner family dreamed of living closer to nature. They wanted space, quiet, a backyard full of trees instead of fences — and fewer distractions.

So they left the suburbs behind and bought a modest home in the Texas Hill Country. It was everything they imagined: peaceful mornings, clear skies, and land as far as the eye could see.

But one thing didn’t follow them to paradise: reliable internet.

Like many who live in rural areas, they discovered that high-speed internet wasn’t just unreliable — it was practically nonexistent.

“We tried everything,” said Dana Turner. “DSL was too slow, satellite lagged like crazy, and the mobile hotspot barely worked outside one corner of the house.”

Their kids needed it for homework. Dana needed it for remote work. Her husband, Matt, needed it to manage his online business. And they all just wanted to stream a movie without buffering.

That’s when a neighbor told them about Nomad Internet — and more specifically, a new program they were running: the Nomad Dragon, the first-ever “Try Before You Buy” wireless modem.

A Risk-Free Trial That Actually Means It

The Turners were skeptical at first. “It almost sounded too easy,” said Matt. “No credit card? No contract? Free modem? That’s not how internet companies work.”

But Nomad Internet wasn’t following the rules of traditional providers. Instead, they invited the Turners to simply test the service — for free — and decide for themselves.

Here’s what they received:

• A Nomad Dragon modem, shipped to their door
  
• Two full weeks of unlimited high-speed internet
  
• No billing, no deposit, and no credit card required
  
• A prepaid return label if it didn’t work out
  

As Jaden Garza, CEO of Nomad Internet, explains:
“We literally ship you a modem. For free. No credit card. No deposit. No ‘gotcha’ fine print. Plug it in. Use unlimited internet for 2 weeks. Stream, work, game — whatever.”

Set-Up in Minutes, Connection in Seconds

The Turners received their modem within a few days.

“It was plug-and-play — no joke,” Dana said. “We didn’t have to call anyone. Just plugged it in and it connected.”

Almost immediately, they saw a difference. Dana was able to work in her home office without dropped video calls. Their kids streamed educational content and submitted assignments without issue. Matt finally had enough bandwidth to update inventory and host customer chats for his woodworking business.

“Within 24 hours, we stopped thinking about the internet,” said Matt. “And that’s exactly what good internet should do — disappear.”

A No-Pressure Decision

After the two-week trial, the Turners had options.

They could activate service through Nomad Premier, which offered unlimited data, enhanced security, and customer support. Or, if they chose not to continue, they could return the modem using the prepaid label.

“There was zero pressure,” said Dana. “No one tried to upsell us. No awkward cancellation process. Just a simple: ‘Do you want to keep it?’”

They kept it.

A Broader Mission — And Room to Share

Nomad Internet’s mission is simple: to connect underserved and rural communities with reliable, flexible internet — without all the complications of traditional service.

The Nomad Dragon is just one way they’re doing that. It’s also opened up opportunities for others to earn through their affiliate program, which offers up to $100 per successful referral.

The Turners’ Verdict

“It’s the first time we’ve felt like a company actually cared whether the product worked before asking us to pay,” said Matt.

Nomad Internet gave them something no other provider did: a chance to try the service in their actual home, with no risk and no strings.

Now, they’re telling their friends and neighbors — because when you live in the country, a good recommendation is gold.

Try It Yourself

Whether you’re living in the woods, the plains, or the backroads of your state, Nomad Internet’s Nomad Dragon offers something rare: a shot at great internet, risk-free.

Try it yourself by visiting freenomad.com. You’ve got nothing to lose — and the internet to gain.