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The Franklin A50 – A New 5G Mobile Hotspot For AT&T
AT&T is now offering a new 5G mobile hotspot device for postpaid consumer and business customers – the A50 from Franklin Wireless. The A50 is model number RG2102 and is part of the Frankly RG2100 series of mobile hotspot devices and utilizes the same design and modem as the JEXtream RG2100 from Franklin Wireless, which […]
Peplink Firmware 8.3 Is Packed With New Features: Synergy Mode, Dynamic Weighted Bonding, Unlimited SpeedFusion Data and Virtual WAN
Cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink today released version 8.3 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. We’ve been experimenting with the various beta releases of 8.3 since November – and it is indeed an extremely impressive update with enough new features that it really could have been worthy of being called 9.0. Under […]
Big Starlink Changes: Starlink for RVs Price Increase to $150/month, Portability For Residential Gone
Starlink is, once again, shaking things up, but not in a good way for most nomads. Starlink’s website was changed late last evening to reflect new pricing for Starlink for RVs and Residential services. And they sent out emails to most US Starlink customers alerting them of a price increase for their service, a little […]
Insty Connect Offering X62 5G Modems – A First For Mobile Routers
Insty Connect is a small company run by a part-time RVer that makes cellular connectivity systems for RVers. The Insty Connect system is primarily designed for RVs and consists of a rooftop unit housing a cellular modem and antennas that is connected to an indoor router. Insty Connect announced that they now have the option […]
Starlink Adds Sleep Schedule Option to Help Save Power When Not in Use
Starlink has added a useful new feature to their app called “Sleep Schedule”. The main purpose of this new feature is to be able to put Starlink to sleep on a set schedule each day to save power when you are not actively using your Starlink. Such as while you sleep. By having this feature […]
New DataConnect Plans from AT&T – Including 100GB of Data – New Top Pick Plan
AT&T changed the pricing and data limits of their two DataConnect Plans. The larger plan now has 100GB of high-speed data. These changes bring AT&T data-only plans more in line with similar options from Verizon and T-Mobile. Video Story Plan Overview AT&T has a line of plans for consumer and business accounts called DataConnect that […]
AT&T Unpaid Devices on Installment Plans Now Locked to Account
AT&T has changed its policy for devices purchased on installment plans, ostensibly to combat fraud. Specifically, AT&T will lock devices with installment plans to the AT&T account linked to the installment plan. AT&T and other carriers have always locked devices on installment plans to prevent their use on a different carrier, but AT&T is going […]
AT&T Shuts Down Prepaid DataConnect Pass Plans – $34.99/mo Unlimited Tablet Plan Comes to an End
AT&T sent out notices to all customers that utilize prepaid plans acquired through its DataConnect Pass prepaid portal that all DataConnect Pass plans will be completely retired and no longer available for use. AT&T is shutting down the portal and billing system that supports these plans. Automatic billing for existing plans will end on February […]
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