Cellular Data Plans
Cellular data plans are offered for smartphones, mobile hotspot devices and cellular embedded routers. They come direct from the carriers, prepaid & postpaid and through 3rd parties. Unlimited doesn't always mean unlimited either.
Understanding limitations like caps on hotspot use, video throttling and network management are important in selecting the right plans for your setup & gear. We offer a lot of resources below.
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A subsidiary of AT&T offering prepaid smartphone & hotspot device plans including our top pick 150GB for $90/month Simply Data plan.
Released: April 2016
AT&T's direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans. Including our top pick data plan for hotspots and routers offering 100GB for $90/month.
Released: January 2014
The largest regional carrier in the U.S. offering plans that include nationwide roaming coverage, but with restrictive roaming caps.
Released: June 2014
Run by fellow RVers, with a focus on higher-end mobile internet solutions catering to the RV and boating market. They offer data plans, routers, antennas and boosters, and other mobile products.
Released: August 2018
Dish Wireless sells postpaid cellular plans under the brands of Boost Mobile and Project Genesis, and pre-paid plans under Boost Mobile.
Released: March 2021
T-Mobile's postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.
Released: January 2014
T-Mobile offers a line of plans for small business customers that are priced similarly to their consumer plans but offer more features & benefits.
Released: March 2019
AT&T Business offers smartphone plans with up to 200GB of hotspot data and Business Broadband Plans with unlimited speed capped data for those with qualifying businesses.
Released: January 2014
Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offer cellular service, but do not own their own cellular networks. MVNOs lease capacity from the major carriers and resell it under their own branding.
Released: January 2019
Global mobile hotspots with virtual SIMs that allow you to purchase passes for unlimited international use.
Released: August 2017
Verizon's business plan options including unlimited smartphone plans and plans for tablets and data devices.
Released: October 2020
3rd party vendors and resellers that offer data plans on the major carriers on a month-to-month basis.
Released: September 2015
Non-Profits like Calyx offer low-cost truly unlimited T-Mobile data plans for hotspots to their members starting at $50/month.
Released: April 2016
TechnoRV carries a variety of tech for RVers, including data plans and mobile internet products, with a focus on customer and pre-sale support.
Released: February 2017
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.
Released: May 2018
FRVA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Released: November 2017
US Mobile is an MVNO with plans on the AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks.
Released: January 2018
T-Mobile's home and small business data plans and gateway routers come with fixed-location and expensive mobile options.
Released: September 2020
Designed by an RVer, the Insty Connect system combines an integrated exterior cellular modem and MIMO antenna assembly with an interior router with custom firmware. They also offer data plans for their system using Verizon and/or T-Mobile networks.
Released: February 2021
Winnebago Connect is a fully integrated cellular, WiFi, smart control, and RV automation system that also offers cellular connectivity.
Released: August 2024
Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of 