T-Mobile this morning announced another #uncarrier move – expanding upon the Uncarrier 7 “Personal Wi-Fi CellSpot” they began offering last year… Continue Reading
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Boosters are amplifiers used to improve wireless signal reception. Most common are cellular boosters to help smartphones and mobile hotspot devices receive a stronger cellular signal. However because of a core cellular technology called MIMO, boosters do not always translate to better mobile internet speeds…. Continue Reading
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weBoost Announces RV 4G Cellular Booster, Drive 4G-X “Now Shipping”
weBoost has announced a new cellular booster explicitly targeted towards RVers – the weBoost RV 4G. From the press release:… Continue Reading
Maximum Signal’s ‘Max-Amp’ RV Cellular Booster – Cleared For Sale!
Maximum Signal announced today (5/18/2015) that it has at last won its lengthy fight with the FCC to bring the Max-Amp 5-band cellular… Continue Reading
Now Available: Top Signal Cobra 4G Mobile Cellular Booster
It’s been a long time since there has been a new entrant into the mobile boosting landscape, primarily due to… Continue Reading
weBoost Drive 4G-XR RV Cellular Booster – Delayed A Year?!?
In February when Wilson Electronics officially rebranded as weBoost, we were thrilled to discover some exciting new products listed as… Continue Reading
Wilson Electronics Mobile Cellular Booster Close-Out Deals
As hoped for, there are some great deals to be had on close out models from Wilson Electronics. Earlier this… Continue Reading
Essential Mobile Technology Review: The New Bota Brick & Box v2 LTTE Boosters
It is always disconcerting when a key piece of technology you rely on is discontinued and replaced. We always wonder -… Continue Reading
weBoost Drive 4G-XR (RV) Coming Soon – RV-Optimized Cell Booster Kit
Cellular booster manufacturer weBoost (formerly known as Wilson Electronics) unveiled its new website and product line today, as promised. As… Continue Reading
New in the Testing Lab: SureCall TriFlex2Go Boosters
Just arrived – the SureCall TriFlex2Go mobile boosters.www.PowerfulSignal.com sent us the Verizon LTE and AT&T LTE versions. The claim for this… Continue Reading
Now in the Testing Lab: Wilson Mobile 4G Booster
Just arrived for testing – a Wilson Mobile 4G booster, thank you PowerfulSignal.com! Stay tuned for reports and testing results…. Continue Reading
Booster Busted: When the FCC Comes Knocking…
Cellular boosters work by taking a weak signal from an external antenna, and amplifying it and rebroadcasting it on an… Continue Reading
The FCC, LTE Boosters – And Why The Wait
Without our two cellular boosters, our six weeks spent at Cape Blanco Lighthouse would not have been quite the serene… Continue Reading
Visible Identifies a Network “Hiccup” causing a 200Mbps Speed Cap, and Promises to Fix the Problem
Visible, Verizon’s prepaid brand, is now admitting there is a problem with their network that is capping the download speeds… Continue Reading
Mobile Satellite Internet for RVers & Boaters – Early 2024 Update: Starlink, Kuiper, Direct To Cellular, and Beyond!
A lot has changed since our last big-picture overview of the state of the satellite internet industry as it applies… Continue Reading
SpaceX Begins Launching V2 Mini Starlink Satellites With 4x Capacity
Earlier this week, SpaceX launched the first 21 satellites that will begin to build the second generation Starlink constellation. This… Continue Reading
Mobile Satellite Internet Options – December 2022 Industry Update: Starlink, OneWeb, Kuiper, and More!
A lot has changed since our last comprehensive satellite industry update back in March 2022. Most exciting is that fast… Continue Reading
Netgear Releases Unlocked Nighthawk M6 MR6150 5G Mobile Hotspot
Netgear today released a new version of the Nighthawk M6 5G hotspot, model number MR6150, an unlocked version that is compatible with the cellular networks of all three major carriers.
Starlink For Boats! – SpaceX Announces Starlink Maritime, with Eye-Popping Price
Having secured FCC approval last week to begin offering Starlink service that supports usage on vehicles in motion, SpaceX wasted… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Launches New 5G Mobile Hotspot – Made By Quanta
T-Mobile today launched its own branded 5G mobile hotspot device simply called the “T-Mobile 5G Hotspot.” The device itself is… Continue Reading
Mobile Satellite Internet Options – Spring 2022 Industry Update: Starlink Gets Practical, OneWeb Derailed, Kuiper Getting Ready, and More!
The story of the past year in satellite internet has been the story of Starlink. SpaceX’s massive satellite constellation is… Continue Reading
Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
Anntlent-Based Cellular Boosters (Anycall, Phonetone)
An inexpensive booster from Anntlent, sold in various kits and model names
Overview: SureCall N-Range 2.0 (Mobile Cellular Booster)
A vehicle-based booster that boosts voice and data signals on all US/Canadian networks, for a single device.
Review: weBoost Drive 4G-M / Wilson Electronics Mobile 4G (Mobile Cellular Booster)
Now discontinued. Capable of boosting multiple devices at once at the max allowable gain for a mobile booster.
Overview: Uniden Link 4G Cellular Booster (Mobile Cellular Booster)
A vehicle-based single-device cradle cellular signal booster.
Overview: SureCall FusionTrek (Mobile Cellular Booster)
Vehicle signal booster which eliminates outside antennas or cables. Now discontinued.
Review: weBoost Drive 4G-S / Wilson Sleek 4G (Mobile Cellular Booster)
Basic cradle-style cellular booster designed to improve the signal to a single device. Now discontinued.
Review: SureCall Fusion2Go (Mobile Cellular Booster)
Now discontinued, this is a SureCall 5-Band mobile booster.
Review: Maximum Signal Max-Amp (Mobile Cellular Booster)
The Max-Amp cell booster makes some very ambitious claims, but in our hands-on testing consistently fell short of expectations.
Review: weBoost RV 4G (Cellular Booster)
weBoost’s now discontinued RV booster based on a stronger residential booster.
Review: SolidRF MobileForce 4G (Mobile Cellular Booster)
A solid all carrier booster from SolidRF (formerly Top Signal). Not currently available.
Overview: UM50 by Uniden (Mobile Cellular Booster)
Uniden’s mobile 4G booster for cars, trucks and RVs.
Overview: SureCall TriFlex2Go-V / TriFlex2Go-A / TriFlex2Go-T (Mobile Cellular Booster)
SureCall’s carrier-specific booster line – now discontinued.
Review: Mini Magnet “Stubby” Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s default stubby magnetic mounted mobile antenna shipped with their boosters.
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.
Obsolete: Nighthawk MR1100 LTE by Netgear (Mobile Hotspot)
AT&T’s former flagship LTE hotspot with Cat 16 modem, 4×4 MIMO, and an ethernet port. Now discontinued.
Overview: MobileMustHave.com (Equipment Vendor & Cellular Data Plans)
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.
Review: RF 5 Band Signal Meter by SureCall (Accessory)
Measures wireless signal for Voice/3G/4G/LTE for all major carriers in the US.
Review: Home Internet, Small Business Internet & Away Data Plans and Gateways by T-Mobile
T-Mobile’s home and small business data plans and gateway routers are intended for fixed location use, but also work for mobile use.
Overview: TechnoRV (Vendor & Cellular Data Plans)
TechnoRV carries a variety of tech for RVers, including data plans and mobile internet products, with a focus on customer and pre-sale support.
Overview: 5GStore (Vendor)
Reliable reseller of mobile routers, cellular boosters, and antennas.
Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Metal RV Mobile Internet Considerations – Vans, Airstreams, Bus Conversions & Boats
This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and satellite sources when you are mobile.
Video Conferencing & Broadcasting Over RV Mobile Internet
Video broadcasting or conferencing over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Facebook, Twiitch or Skype using mobile internet from an RV or Boat presents some unique challenges.
Cellular Evolution: 2G Thru 5G, And Beyond!
BookmarkThe History and Future of Cellular Technology The incredible pace of cellular technology evolution over the past decades has been… Continue Reading
Working Remotely Using Mobile Internet from an RV or Boat
Working remotely while traveling in an RV or boat makes internet not a luxury – but essential. Remote work from an RV or boat requires some additional considerations for creating a redundant and reliable setup.
Troubleshooting Mobile Internet – Tips & Procedures For When Cellular, Wi-Fi or Satellite Isn’t Working Well
What to check when your mobile internet isn’t working as well as you’d like. Troubleshooting tips for signal strength, equipment setup, signal enhancing methods, and location-specific challenges.
Understanding Cellular Modem Specifications (Mobile Routers, Hotspots, Phones)
Using cellular technology is the most common way to get online for RVers and Cruisers.
There are many types of cellular devices that can be utilized to get online: mobile hotspots (aka Jetpacks or MiFis), smartphones, or cellular embedded routers.
Inside every cellular device is a component known as a cellular modem, which handles the actual communications with the cellular network.
And not all modems are created equally.
Cellular Data Devices: Smartphone, Hotspot, Router or Tablet?
Cellular data is a popular choice for RVers and boaters for online mobile connectivity. And choosing if you should hotspot off a smartphone, use a mobile hotspot device like a Jetpack or MiFi, or go all in with a cellular embedded router is a critical part in choosing your ultimate mobile internet setup.
Mobile Internet Options for Canadian RV & Boat Travelers
This guide is to help guide Canadian-based nomads traveling both within Canada, and also those venturing south of their border into the U.S. find solutions for keeping connected.
Approaches & Strategies to Create Your RV Mobile Internet Setup
There is no one-size-fits-most solution to mobile internet for RVers, boaters, and nomads. We feel the best strategy is to understand YOUR needs and have a fundamental understanding of the challenges of mobile internet and the options available. This allows you to build the most ideal mobile internet setup for you.
Antenna Ground Plane Theory for RV and Boat Cellular Connectivity
Many antennas have a ground plane built in, but in particular magnetic mounted antennas (often kitted with mobile boosters) require one be provided. These antennas are specifically designed for automobile use, and being placed on the roof of a metal car or truck. The magnet keeps them connected to the metal roof, however, what a lot of folks don’t realize is that the metal roof is also serving as the ground plane – an integral part of the antenna’s performance. Most RVs and boats don’t have a metal roof. So what can you do?
Keeping Connected in Mexico – RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options
From public Wi-Fi to utilizing the roaming included on U.S.-based cellular plans to acquiring a local SIM – staying connected while traveling to Mexico is possible.
Online Gaming over RV & Boat Mobile Internet Connections – Cellular, Wi-Fi & Satellite
Do you love to play online games, but aren’t sure how to play them over mobile internet? This guide will show that gaming on the road is definitely possible, even with the limitations of mobile internet.
Mobile Hotspot Batteries – Protecting from Heat, Preventing Swelling, Prolonging Life & Replacement
Over time, exposure to heat can cause your more expensive devices – such as smartphones and MiFi/Jetpacks and hotspots – to start to have issues.
Mobile Internet Considerations For a Fixed Location, Extended Stay or Stationary Use
This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and Wi-Fi sources when you aren’t so mobile.
RV Driveway Surfing & Moochdocking Mobile Internet Tips
Getting internet access while staying on someone’s property has some unique challenges.
Mobile Internet Redundancy – The Solution for a Reliable RV or Boat Setup
There simply is no single best mobile internet plan, device, or set-up that works everywhere. If you intend to be mobile, you’ll need multiple options onboard to deploy.
Mobile Cellular Antennas for RVs and Boats
Antennas are an essential component of any mobile internet arsenal that is based on cellular.
Selecting an RV or Boat Mobile Router for Cellular, Wi-Fi and Satellite Integration
Nomads typically juggle multiple internet sources coming into their network. It takes a special kind of router to be able to interface with and share and manage these connections.
5G Cellular Data Fundamentals for Mobile Internet
In this guide, we bring together information covering 5G and how it impacts RVers and cruisers who rely on cellular data for their mobile internet needs.
Mobile Internet & RV Boondocking or Boat Anchoring Out (Off Grid Connectivity)
Off-Grid Mobile Internet Connectivity for RVs and Boats.
Curated resource collections on topics and pages across the site.
Sample Setup – Satellite / Starlink
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… 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 – 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 – 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
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Resource Collections – Curated Content by Popular Topics
Mobile Internet Resource Collections Not sure where to start? We’ve brought together our content on popular mobile internet topics for… Continue Reading
Guide Library
All of our educational guides on mobile internet in one place. Our library.
Using Cellular Data for Mobile Internet Resources
Cellular data is a common way for RVers and boaters to keep online. This collection contains all of our resources to help you understand this technology and select your gear.
Selecting Mobile Internet Gear
Want to focus on just our top pick gear for mobile internet? This collection brings together the gear that has passed our evaluation tests all in one place.
Dialing In and Optimizing Your Mobile Internet Setup
Now that you have your mobile internet gear, these resources will help you fine tune your setup. From getting a better signal, planning your travels and minimizing your data usage.
Installing Mobile Internet Gear
Ready to install your mobile internet gear? This collection contains guides to installing antennas, cables & connectors and system considerations.
Full Links for Staff
Mobile Internet Easy Links – Staff Only This page contains links to our guides & recent news story with the… Continue Reading
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Gear Center for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Mobile Internet Gear Center Our gear center tracks products and services intended for mobile internet in an RV or boat…. Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Classroom
Welcome to our classroom – Mobile Internet 101. This self paced course walks you through our indepth guides to help… Continue Reading
The Mobile Internet Handbook
The Mobile Internet Handbook for US Based RVers, Cruisers & Nomads by Chris Dunphy & Cherie Ve Ard5th Edition, 111… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet for RV & Boats – Unbiased News, Guidance & Education
Mobile Internet Information for RVers and Cruisers Helping you live a Mobile & Connected lifestyle with unbiased information on mobile… Continue Reading
Short Links
Here are quick links you can use to get to our most common content (remember, rvmobileinternet.com and mobileinternetinfo.com are interchangeable)…. Continue Reading
Support The Mobile Internet Resource Center
Support the Mobile Internet Resource Center We’re pleased to offer a ton of free guides & videos -but we couldn’t… Continue Reading
Your Membership Guide
Membership Welcome & Orientation Thank you for joining! By joining, you are supporting us in helping our nomadic RVing and… Continue Reading