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One of America’s major cellular carriers, often referred to as the Red Carrier. They also own the prepaid brand Visible. For more: Which Cellular Carrier is Best for RV or Boat Mobile Internet?
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Straight Talk Releases Prepaid 100GB Mobile Hotspot Plan on Verizon for $50/mo (also for Tablets)
Straight Talk, a prepaid subsidiary owned by Verizon under their Tracfone brand, quietly introduced a new mobile hotspot plan recently…. Continue Reading
Verizon Cushions Blow Of Smartphone Plan Price Increase With Extra 5GB Of Mobile Hotspot Data
Last week, we reported that Verizon was raising prices on its most recently retired consumer smartphone plans by $4 per… Continue Reading
Verizon Increasing Prices on Legacy Consumer and Business Smartphone Plans
Verizon is again increasing prices for some legacy smartphone planes in a bid to entice existing customers to upgrade to… Continue Reading
Verizon Announces New Unlimited Ultimate Smartphone Plan With 60GB Of Personal Mobile Hotspot
Verizon quietly announced a new smartphone plan option to its lineup of myPlan offerings – Unlimited Ultimate, which will be… Continue Reading
Verizon Price Increases On Legacy Smartphone Plans and Wireless Home Internet
Verizon is charging a new monthly fee if you are not on one of their newest smartphone plans and is… Continue Reading
New Verizon Business Smartphone Plan Lineup Increases Mobile Hotspot Data and Streaming While Reducing The Price
Verizon Business quietly rolled out some significant changes to its lineup of business smartphone plans. These changes are mostly beneficial… Continue Reading
Verizon Announces myPlan – A New Smartphone Lineup With Up to 130GB of Hotspot Data
Verizon announced a new lineup of postpaid consumer smartphone plans that significantly depart from their previous plans and those offered… Continue Reading
FMCA Tech Connect+ Benefit Now Offers a Verizon ‘Accelerate’ Data Plan And Updates The AT&T Option
The FMCA rolled out a new Tech Connect Verizon data plan option and updated the existing AT&T data plan options,… Continue Reading
Verizon 3G/CDMA Network Officially Shutdown
Verizon’s 3G/CDMA network is officially shutdown. The network was slated for an official sunset on December 31, 2022, but 3G… Continue Reading
Verizon 3G Shutdown Update – Will It Affect Mobile Internet Users?
We’ve been covering the planned shutdowns of 3G networks all year, and Verizon is the last carrier to finally sunset… Continue Reading
Verizon Introduces a New 5G Hotspot – The TCL Linkzone 5G UW
Verizon released a new 5G mobile hotspot device, the Linkzone 5G UW, by TCL. With the introduction of this hotspot,… Continue Reading
Verizon Increases Canada/Mexico and TravelPass International Roaming Data to 2GB/Day
Verizon has made some increases to the their international data allotments. For the past several years, Verizon has included 0.5GB… Continue Reading
Price Increases Coming for Both Verizon and T-Mobile
Verizon and T-Mobile have both announced price increase on administrative fees that will apply to both new and existing customers…. Continue Reading
Verizon Updates Prepaid Smartphone Plans With More Mobile Hotspot
Verizon updated its prepaid smartphone plan lineup with more features of interest to nomads, such as priority and mobile hotspot… Continue Reading
Straight Talk Introduces Home Internet Plan on Verizon Network – Unlimited Data for $45/mo
Straight Talk, a prepaid subsidiary owned by Verizon under their Tracfone brand, introduced a new Home Internet plan which is… Continue Reading
Verizon Rebrands Total Wireless to Total by Verizon
Verizon has rebranded Total Wireless to Total by Verizon.
Verizon Introduces New One Unlimited for iPhone Plan
Verizon introduces their newest plan – the One Unlimited for iPhone Plan.
Verizon Launches the MiFi X PRO 5G UW – A New Flagship 5G Mobile Hotspot From Inseego
Today Verizon quietly released the next-generation Inseego mobile hotspot device – the MiFi X Pro 5G UW. This hotspot features… Continue Reading
Verizon’s “Welcome Unlimited” – A Budget, No Frills Smartphone Plan With No Mobile Hotspot Data
Verizon’s new Welcome Unlimited Plan is a no-frills entry-level plan.
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Review: Visible by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s prepaid brand for select smartphones, offering two different plans with unlimited on device data and unlimited mobile hotspot data for one device, capped at 5 Mbps.
Overview: 3rd Party Vendors/Resellers for High-Cap & Unlimited Data Plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
3rd party vendors and resellers that offer data plans on the major carriers on a month-to-month basis.
Overview: Postpaid Consumer Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon postpaid cellular phone, tablet & data plans.
Obsolete: Verizon MiFi 8800L Jetpack by Inseego (Mobile Hotspot)
Verizon’s former top LTE mobile hotspot with a Cat-18 modem, internal 4×4 MIMO antennas, external ports and integrated VPN. Now discontinued.
Review: Cellular Routers & Data Plans For Fixed Wireless Residential and Business Service by Verizon, AT&T, and UScellular
Cellular-based home internet service providing a router and unlimited data for fixed locations only.
Overview: Business Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s business plan options including unlimited smartphone plans and plans for tablets and data devices.
Overview: Verizon Home Internet Plans & Gateway Devices
Verizon’s Home Internet service is intended for fixed locations, but Verizon does not currently appear to be actively enforcing this. $25-$70/mo for unlimited data. Use in provided gateway device required.
Overview: Prepaid by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s prepaid direct offers plans for smartphones and data only devices, including our top pick 30GB Jetpack plan for $65/mo.
Overview: Tracfone Wireless – Straight Talk, Total by Verizon, Simple Mobile, and Other Tracfone Brands (Cellular Data Plans)
Tracfone is a prepaid brand owned by Verizon. They operate several brands including Straight Talk, Total by Verizon, and Simple Mobile.
Overview: Verizon LTE Home Router (Mobile Routers)
A Verizon-focused Cat-12 LTE router with Wi-Fi 5 and Ethernet ports.
Overview: Arris NVG558 LTE Router on Verizon (Mobile Routers)
A full-featured Cat-12 LTE router that is only available from Verizon Business.
Overview: FMCA Verizon Cellular Data Plan (Cellular Data Plans)
FMCA offered a Verizon based data plan for FMCA members. This plan is no longer available.
Review: Verizon MiFi 7730L by Novatel (Mobile Hotspot)
Verizon’s previous flagship mobile hotspot, packed with features and Cat-9 LTE support. Now discontinued.
Overview: Verizon MiFi 5G M1000 by Inseego (Mobile Hotspot)
Verizon’s first mobile hotspot to support 5G, but only their Ultra Wideband short range mmWave coverage. No longer available.
Overview: Yahoo! Mobile by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
A Verizon prepaid brand for smartphones. No longer available.
Product Overview: Global Modem USB800 for AT&T & USB8L for Verizon Business by Inseego (USB Cellular Modem)
A Cat 18 USB Modem available through AT&T, and Verizon Business.
Review: Verizon Global Modem USB730L (USB Cellular Modem)
A Verizon (2017) USB cellular modem option. Now discontinued.
Review: Verizon Jetpack AC791L by Netgear (Mobile Hotspot)
Verizon’s 2015 flagship mobile hotspot, packed with features. Now discontinued.
Overview: Verizon SmartHub & Connected Home Plans (Cellular Data Plans & Router)
Discontinued – Verizon’s “smart” router intended for homes, paired with capped cellular plans. No longer available.
Review: Verizon HumX (Mobile Hotspot / Connected Car)
Verizon’s connected car mobile hotspot provides internet while underway.
Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Verizon Grandfathered/Legacy Unlimited Data Plans (gUDP) – Care & Feeding
Verizon’s grandfathered legacy Nationwide ‘original’ unlimited data plans were truly unlimited postpaid smartphone plans, before an era of throttling, network management, and restrictions on mobile hotspot use. And, they can be used in hotspots and routers. These plans retired in 2011 and obtaining them as a new customer hasn’t been possible in many years. But if you have one of these sweet plans, they are worth their weight in gold – and are worth protecting.
Top Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers – Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile
Today’s RVer or boater needs a near home internet replacement while traveling. They’re working from ‘home’, remote learning, researching the next stop, banking, keeping entertained and staying in touch with friends & family – all of which require internet access.
Verizon Prepaid Unlimited Data Hotspot Jetpack Plan (pUDP) – Legacy/Retired
Verizon’s Prepaid Unlimited Hotspot Data Plan (pUDP) is grandfathered, and not open to new customers. This guide will help you keep that plan in good standing.
Getting Lots of Cellular Data: Unlimited and High Cap Cellular Data Plans For Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
There are options out there for getting a lot of cellular data, and this guide is focused on helping you assemble your RV and cruiser mobile internet arsenal around the realities of the plans available and your needs.
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.
All About Cellular SIM Cards – Swapping, Resizing, Multi SIM, eSIM, Cloud SIM, Virtual SIM & More
Every modern mobile device has something known as a SIM card inside it that makes it visible to a cellular network, but while SIM cards are simple in concept, there are still some important things to be aware of before you set off to move your service around.
Connected Cars, RVs & Boats – Integrated Mobile Internet Systems
Increasingly, auto and RV manufacturers are adding factory-installed options for internet access as standard or optional equipment. While a one-stop shopping solution can simplify the research phase, for the serious mobile internet user, these solutions may have compromises that make them less than ideal as a home internet replacement
Peplink Outbound Policies – Juggling Internet Traffic
Outbound policies are the method used by Peplink routers that allow you to control how any device on your network connects upstream to the internet.
Peplink Cellular Band Selection
Cellular band selection, also known as cellular band locking, allows you to control what frequency bands your modem is connecting to – and it’s a core feature of Peplink gear.
Going North to Alaska? RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options for Keeping Connected
So, you want to explore Alaska by RV or boat – the trip of a lifetime for nomads. And you want internet access while doing so? Staying connected in the land of the Midnight Sun is doable – with some expectation setting and a lot of preparation.
Keeping Connected in Canada – RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options
There are hurdles for non-Canadians looking to stay connected in their RVs or boats without risking outrageous international roaming charges. But with a little planning, you should be able to travel in Canada while staying affordably connected – especially if you can get by with more modest internet usage
Cellular Data Plan Pricing Guide & Comparative Spreadsheet
Selecting your ideal cellular carrier and data plans can be an overwhelming adventure, especially for RV and cruiser nomads who need to replace a home internet connection while being mobile.
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.
Mobile Satellite Internet & Communication Options for RV and Boat Use
There are places far beyond Wi-Fi or cellular coverage, where only a satellite far above can keep you online. As fun as it is to fantasize about connectivity everywhere, today’s typical geostationary satellite options come with many tradeoffs to consider. But exciting stuff is (literally!) on the launching pad. These options will hopefully eventually prove to be mobile-friendly for RVs and boats.
Selecting a Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop as part of a Mobile Internet Solution
Choosing a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is a personal decision, and there is no universal best pick but we can share some tips for consideration in selecting your personal devices for RVer and cruiser mobile internet optimization.
Security, Privacy, Passwords and VPNs for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Mobile internet security isn’t that hard if you follow a few basic rules-of-thumb.
Fine Tuning Your Mobile Internet Setup at a New RV or Boat Location
If you’re traveling with an arsenal of mobile internet gear, how do you go about determining what will work best at each new location?
Mobile Hotspot Device – Selecting and Understanding MiFis, Jetpacks & AirCards
Hotspots come in a wide range of shapes, forms, and features. Understanding those features can go a long way to selecting the right gear for your mobile internet setup.
Understanding & Optimizing Cellular Data Performance – Getting Better Speeds & Reliability
There are a lot of variables that can impact the actual cellular performance you receive, and understanding them can help you better understand tweaks you can make to your mobile internet setup to optimize for the best data speeds and consistency.
Testing Internet Speeds & Performance for Mobile Connectivity
Testing internet speeds allows you to measure your real-world performance to know if your signal enhancing efforts are having an impact on your mobile internet setup.
Curated resource collections on topics and pages across the site.
Sample Setup – Home Internet, Satellite, Non-Cellular Router
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Mobile Router w/ Tethered Hotspots & Wi-Fi Extending
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Hotspot & Starlink
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
International Travel Resources
Traveling outside the USA for a bit? Find all our guides to connectivity for Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and beyond.
Top Pick Cellular Data Plans for RVers and Cruisers
The Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers Welcome to our central resource page for data plans, highlighting the… Continue Reading
Real Life RV & Boat Mobile Internet Setup Links
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
5G Cellular Mobile Internet Resources
Learn about the 5th Generation of Cellular technology for mobile internet use in this resource collection that also tracks all of our stories following developments.
Finding Your Best RV Mobile Internet Solution
What is the BEST mobile internet solution for RV or boat travels? This guide overviews cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite options.
Sample Setup – Smartphone & Hotspot, Antenna & Booster
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Smartphone Hotspot & Video Screen Casting
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Hotspot & Wi-Fi Extender
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Explore some common mobile internet configurations. Use the hover buttons to learn more about each… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – All-in-One Roof Unit
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Cellular Tablet for Video Conferencing
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Dual Hotspot & Antenna
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Cellular, Wi-Fi, Satellite – The Everything Pack!
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Router, Wi-Fi, Cellular, Booster, Antennas
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Exterior Cellular Modem & Antenna, Interior Router
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Starlink, Cellular & Wi-Fi Integrated
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Interior Cellular Embedded Router, Exterior Antennas
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Hotspot, Antenna & Booster
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading