The Family Motorcoach Association (FMCA) offers rental data plans to its members through their Tech Connect+ optional add-on membership benefit.
These plans are only available to FMCA members, and FMCA membership is open to all RV owners.
Plan options do change over time, and they have made several shifts over the years between the carriers.
Currently, the FMCA offers two Tech Connect + plan benefit options:
- Tech Connect+: This is the original option that's gone through several iterations over the years and currently includes an AT&T unlimited data plan.
- Tech Connect+: Accelerate: The "accelerate" option is a new benefit option added in March 2023 and includes a Verizon-based data plan.
General Data Plan Notes:
- All fees on these plans are paid directly to the FMCA as part of their Tech Connect+ membership. The plans are administered directly by the FMCA, not the carrier.
- These are no-contract rental plans. The plans are month-to-month and can be canceled at any time. You can also suspend service for a reduced monthly cost, but only for three months total in any 12-month period.
- To be eligible, you must maintain FMCA membership as long as you have the plan and have at least 1 year remaining on your membership when you sign up.
- These plans come with a device to use them in and cost a one-time rental fee of $39.99 regardless of how long you keep the plan. The device must be returned within 15 days if the plan is canceled. Failure to return the device results in a $200-$300 administrative fee, depending on the device. Additionally, the device must be returned in its original packaging, or there will be an additional $10.00 fee. The customer is responsible for the shipping cost to return the device.
- There is no option to bring your own device.
See the tabs below for the details on each option:
Verizon Plan *Top Pick*
FMCA Tech Connect+ Accelerate Plan Information
In March 2023, the FMCA added a second Tech Connect benefit - "Tech Connect+ Accelerate." This option includes a Verizon data plan with 290GB of data and 5G Verizon gateway device.
We are granting the Verizon plan option a Top Pick status, because it offers a large bucket of Verizon data compared to other easily available consumer options.
The plan offers 290GB of high-speed data with no deprioritization or video throttling for $89.99 per month. The 290GB of data is a hard cap and there are no options to purchase additional data.
Currently Available Plan
- Tech Connect+ Accelerate: $89.99/month
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: 3rd Party
- Plan Types Available: Gateway
- Device Types Permitted: 5G gateway device "rental" required.
- Unlimited: No
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes - all
- Throttling: None
- Network Management: None
- Video Streaming Resolution: 4k+ (no video throttling)
- 5G Access: Yes
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: Yes (rental)
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: Not specified
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None
Verizon Internet Gateway for Business Specifications
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The Verizon Internet Gateway for Business Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: Up to 128
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Max Theoretical Wi-Fi Speed: Not Specified
- Wi-Fi Antenna: Internal
- Wi-Fi-as-WAN: No
- Claimed WiFi Range: Not Specified
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- http://192.168.0.1
- USB Tethering Support: No USB port
- Ethernet Ports: 5x Gigabit Ethernet (1x WAN and 4x LAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X62
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon
- 5G Sub-6 Bands: n2, n5, n48, n66, n77
- LTE Bands: 2, 5, 13, 48, 66
- 4G/3G: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 - Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up
- LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation: At least 5x Download, 3x Upload
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
- Cellular Antennas: Internal only - no antenna ports
- SIM Slots: 1
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.3 x 3.2 inches, 2.2 pounds
- Other Ports: None
- Power Source: DC 12V (AC adapter included)
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: None
AT&T Plan
FMCA Tech Connect+ Plan Information
In summer 2022, FMCA began offering an AT&T-based unlimited plan as part of the FMCA Tech Connect+ package, which also includes discounts on various technology items. Previously, the included plan was on T-Mobile.
The AT&T data plan offers truly unlimited high-speed data but is subject to deprioritization after 100GB and speeds are capped at 25 Mbps.
Currently Available Plan
- Tech Connect+: $59.99/month
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: AT&T
- Carrier Relationship: 3rd Party
- Plan Types Available: Hotspot
- Device Types Permitted: Hotspot device "rental" required, SIM can be used in other compatible devices (One-time rental fee, plus additional fee if device is not returned after plan cancellation)
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes - all
- Throttling: Yes, there is a 25 Mbps speed cap.
- Network Management: After 100GB
- Video Streaming Resolution: Unconfirmed Reports of Throttling to 4 Mbps
- 5G Access: No
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: Yes (rental)
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: 300MB a month of domestic roaming
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None
News, Videos & Status
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