Mobile Internet News Center
From cellular plans, satellite internet, new product announcements to technology advancements.
Our goal is to provide analysis for how industry news impacts mobile internet for RVers and boaters.
Our news stories are provided as a free service made possible by our premium members. You'll find no 3rd party ads or sponsorships, and we don't sell 'stuff'.
Dish Project Genesis Shutting Down – Service Ending August 31st, 2026
It was one of the best mobile internet deals we have ever tracked – and we always said it was too good to last… The legendary Dish Project Genesis $20/month unlimited hotspot plan is finally coming to an end, along with Genesis smartphone plans. Dish this week is notifying all remaining Project Genesis customers that […]
Starlink No Longer Offers Standard Dish With Roam Plans – Performance Dish Now an Option for Existing Users
Starlink has made a surprising change to its ordering flow and is no longer offering the Standard Dish as a purchase option with Roam packages. If you choose to start a new Roam subscription and need to purchase hardware, new users are now only offered the Mini Dish for $199. Existing users who are logged […]
Peplink’s New Flagship – Balance 310 5G Router Brings Wi-Fi 7, Increased Performance, and Much More!
Peplink today has launched the Balance 310 5G – a new flagship cellular router that packs a ton of features into a relatively small package. Though not specifically targeting mobile installations – the rugged Balance 310 5G is well suited to mobile usage, and it is a natural contender for serving as the heart of […]
ToughSignal Launches ToughDisplay – A Dedicated Touchscreen Interface for Peplink Routers
MobileMustHave’s enterprise division, ToughSignal, has introduced ToughDisplay – a compact 2.8″ touchscreen for monitoring and controlling supported Peplink routers. This small screen makes for an easy always-on dashboard for keeping track of your connectivity situation – and it can be easily mounted on your vehicle dashboard or on the outside of your tech cabinet. The […]
The Sonim MegaConnect: A Rugged AT&T / FirstNet X75 Hotspot With Ethernet, Four Antenna Ports, And Compatibility With Other Carriers
Sonim and AT&T are now offering a new 5G hotspot that is very different from the typical carrier-sold hotspot. The Sonim MegaConnect is a rugged, premium hotspot designed primarily for FirstNet, public safety, field crews, and AT&T Business customers who need connectivity in challenging signal conditions, but it is also available for consumers. The MegaConnect […]
Verizon Adds New Simplicity Plan and New Loyalty Program
Verizon has rolled out a new smartphone plan called the Simplicity Plan, which offers a simple base plan with the option to add different features a la carte, depending on which features are important to you. Video Story The Simplicity Plan Verizon’s new plan is called The Simplicity Plan, which is rather bare bones […]
Starlink Implements $10 Rental Fee For Residential Plans – New Customers No Longer Own Their Dish
Starlink has made a significant change to Residential service by eliminating the option for new customers to purchase hardware outright. Instead, all new Residential customers are now provided equipment through a $10/month rental program. While the change lowers the upfront cost of getting started with Starlink, it also means new Residential customers no longer own […]
Evolving Together: MobileMustHave and the Mobile Internet Resource Center
After being friends and working together for over 6 years, we are officially merging the Mobile Internet Resource Center (MIRC) into the MobileMustHave (MMH) family. There is a lot to unpack in this update, but rest assured, we (Chris & Cherie) and our team aren’t going anywhere. But we are excited to share how we […]
News Briefs
Mobile Internet Video Stories
Mobile Internet Resource Center was founded by Chris & Cherie of 