T-Mobile has confirmed that it will shut down the Sprint LTE network by June 30, 2022. Six months prior to this LTE deactivation, on January 1st, 2022, Sprint’s 3G CDMA network will also be shut down.
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No Joke: T-Mobile & Sprint Merger is FINALLY Complete!
It has been nearly two years since Sprint and T-Mobile first announced their proposed merger. The engaged couple have been… Continue Reading
It’s (Almost) Over – Federal Judge Approves Sprint / T-Mobile Merger
The mega-merger of the wireless world took a major step closer to completion this morning when a federal judge came… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Unveils 5G Coverage Map, Sprint Merger Status Update
T-Mobile yesterday announced that its new 600MHz nationwide 5G network will go live on December 6th, and there are three new… Continue Reading
T-Mobile / Sprint Merger Receives Critical Department of Justice Approval
The pending marriage between T-Mobile and Sprint might be entering the final stages, but this long anticipated merger is not… Continue Reading
T-Mobile / Sprint Merger Back On Track With FCC Greenlight
The long-in-the-works T-Mobile / Sprint merger got a huge boost today when FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that he now… Continue Reading
T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Clock Stopped – For the Moment
Reuters is reporting that after T-Mobile and Sprint filed significant additional information on their network integration plans for 2019-2021, the… Continue Reading
T-Mobile + Dish Network? Is Potential Merger Good For RVers?
Rumors are buzzing this week about a possible merger between cellular carrier T-Mobile and satellite TV provider Dish Networks -… Continue Reading
FCC Approves T-Mobile Acquisition of UScellular Customers And Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a deal between UScellular and T-Mobile that will result in UScellular ceasing to operate… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Increasing Prices On Most Legacy Smartphone Plans by $5
T-Mobile is notifying thousands of customers on retired smartphone plans that they can expect a $5 per-line price increase starting… Continue Reading
2025 Cellular Mobile Internet Update: 5G Is Mainstream, X65 Modems Coming To Routers, 5G Advanced Evolves Towards 6G
In our last massive 5G industry update in late 2023, we noted that 5G was finally ready for primetime now… Continue Reading
Dish Wireless Repositions Boost Brands – Boost Infinite is Now Boost Mobile
Dish Wireless has repositioned their two Boost brands – Boost Mobile and Boost Infinite – to now both fall under… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Announces Acquisition of UScellular – Deal Will Close in 2025
Confirming rumors that have swirled for the past several months, T-Mobile announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement… Continue Reading
Current Cellular Industry Guidance: 5G is Increasingly Worthwhile For RV & Boat Mobile Internet Solutions
In our 5G industry update in early 2022, we advised our RVing and boating audience “to keep their expectations in… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Forcing Customers on Older Smartphone Plans To Upgrade Unless They Opt Out
T-Mobile is about to disappoint many of its “Un-Carrier” customers by making an unpopular move: customers on some older smartphone… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Changes Global Plus 15GB Add-on, Removing Unlimited Domestic Hotspot
T-Mobile has reportedly changed one of our Top Pick data plan options for T-Mobile – the Global Plus 15GB add-on… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Rolls Out Band n25 – Increasing Mid-Band 5G Capacity & Coverage
In what it characterized as a “mic drop” – T-Mobile this week bragged that it had “achieved its year-end goal… Continue Reading
Coverage? App Update – Integrated SpeedTest by Ookla, Updated 5G Layers, 3G & Sprint Removed
For many nomads, keeping connected is crucial. Twelve years ago, long before MIRC founders Chris & Cherie launched the Mobile Internet… Continue Reading
OneWeb and Eutelsat Merging To Better Compete With SpaceX’s Starlink
When we last shared an update on OneWeb in March, things were looking grim for the seemingly cursed satellite internet… Continue Reading
Sprint LTE and T-Mobile 3G Networks Officially Shutdown
2022 is a big year for cellular network transitions with all three major carriers shutting down their 3G networks, along with the consolidation of the Sprint and T-Mobile networks.
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Overview: Project Genesis / Boost Mobile by Dish Wireless (Cellular Data Plans)
Dish Wireless sells postpaid cellular plans under the brands of Boost Mobile and Project Genesis, and pre-paid plans under Boost Mobile.
Overview: Postpaid Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile’s postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.
Review: T-Mobile Based Non-Profit Unlimited Data Plans – Calyx Institute | PCs for People (Cellular Data Plans)
Non-Profits like Calyx offer low-cost truly unlimited T-Mobile data plans for hotspots to their members starting at $50/month.
Overview: FRVA Tech Connect+ Data Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
FRVA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Overview: Postpaid Plans by Sprint – Now Part of T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
Sprint offered postpaid plans offering up to 50 or 100GB of high-speed mobile hotspot use, and unlimited tablet plans. As of June 2022, they are now part of T-Mobile.
Overview: Inmarsat Devices & Satellite Data Plans (Mobile Satellite Internet)
Inmarsat provides satellite products, voice, and data services generally aimed at providing global services to merchant maritime fleets, airlines, enterprise commercial, & government applications, and as such, their products and plans are VERY pricey.
Overview: Venn Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
Venn Mobile is a Sprint MVNO offering an unlimited on device data plan with a large bucket of mobile hotspot data.
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Which Cellular Carrier is Best for RV or Boat Mobile Internet?
There simply is no single cellular carrier network that works best everywhere that an RV or boat might travel to. This article is an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the current major cellular carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & DIsh) in the U.S. as they relate to mobile internet for RVers, cruisers and frequent travelers seeking an on-the-go home internet replacement.
International Mobile Internet Options for U.S. Based Travelers
American nomads looking to maintain internet connectivity while traveling by RV, van, boat, or short-term housing have multiple options. This guide addresses roaming on U.S.-based cellular data plans, SIM cards in the countries you travel to, and other internet considerations while traveling internationally.
Considerations for Selecting Cellular Data Plans for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Selecting cellular data plans can be an overwhelming adventure for RVers and cruisers. There are just so many options out there and cellular companies frequently change their offerings. Plans come with a lot of fine print, and in particular, the carriers don’t necessarily design and market their plans to those seeking a home internet replacement. This guide is written to help you understand the different types of plans available and navigating shopping the myriad of cellular options out there.
Family & Kids Mobile Internet Considerations for Homeschooling & Remote Learning
We cover the mobile internet needs of nomadic families, providing guidelines, factors to consider, and some specific examples to give you the information to make sound mobile internet decisions based on your particular family composition and priorities.
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Curated resource collections on topics and pages across the site.
MMH Staff Quick Links
MMH Staff Quick Links This page contains links to quick reference material on MIRC for the MMH Staff to utilize…. Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of 