In our 5G industry update in early 2022, we advised our RVing and boating audience “to keep their expectations in… Continue Reading
Search Results: Multi sim router
Our content at MIRC is broken out into different types of pages - news articles, guides, gear center and resource collections.
Here are results for your search term across these pages.
WAN stands for Wide Area Network. aka ‘the internet’. In networking terms, WAN simply means the source of your internet connection, which could be cellular, cable, another Wi-Fi network or satellite. The WAN connection can come into a router via wireless, USB or hard-wired ethernet…. Continue Reading
Timely news articles relevant to your search.
Peplink Firmware 8.4 Brings “Supercharged” Starlink Integration, Other Updates
Today, cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink released version 8.4 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. We’ve been… Continue Reading
iPhone 15 Brings Minor Mobile Internet Enhancements & Roadside Assistance via Satellite
Yesterday, Apple announced this year’s batch of new iPhone models – the mainstream iPhone 15 and large-screen iPhone 15 Plus,… Continue Reading
AT&T Increases Prices on Retired Hotspot Plans (Including Unlimited Plus) and Unlimited Elite Smartphone Plan
AT&T recently sent out notifications to customers on some legacy retired plans that they will see a price increase starting… Continue Reading
Netgear Releases Unlocked, All-Carrier Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Mobile Hotspot
Netgear released an unlocked, multi-carrier version of its flagship mobile hotspot today – the Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G MR6550.
FMCA Tech Connect+ Benefit Now Offers a Verizon ‘Accelerate’ Data Plan And Updates The AT&T Option
The FMCA rolled out a new Tech Connect Verizon data plan option and updated the existing AT&T data plan options,… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Peplink Introduces PrimeCare+ Care Plan With Revised Pricing, 24×7 Support, and Advanced Hardware Replacement
Cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink today announced a new “Care+” tier to its extended warranty and support programs, including a new… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Launches the MiFi X PRO 5G – Their Latest 5G Mobile Hotspot From Inseego
Today T-Mobile has released their next-generation Inseego mobile hotspot device – the MiFi X Pro 5G. This Inseego M3000B is… 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.
FMCA Tech Connect+ Data Plan Transitioning from T-Mobile to AT&T – $59.99/mo Unlimited Hotspot
Back in 2017 the FMCA – Family Motor Coach Association – a non-profit RV membership club, stepped into the role… Continue Reading
Peplink MAX BR2 Pro – Dual 5G Modems, Dual Ethernet WAN, and USB Tethering – At Last!
When Peplink announced the dual-5G powerhouse MBX Mini last November, we called it “The Ultimate Mobile Router, With A Price… Continue Reading
T-Mobile 5G Home and Small Business Internet – Portability Now Supported
For the past couple of years, T-Mobile has been competing with landline internet service by offering an unlimited “home internet”… Continue Reading
Is Starlink Preparing to Charge for Roaming?
A few Starlink customers noticed they received a $25 Tax Invoice for something called “Portability – FAKE”. Those that opened… Continue Reading
5G Industry Update: Is 2022 The Year 5G Gets Interesting?
In our major 5G industry update last summer, we concluded: “So while it might be tempting to invest in “future-proofing”… Continue Reading
Verizon Business Releases New Business Unlimited Data Device Plans with 5G Ultra Wideband Network Access
Coinciding with yesterday’s rollout of C-Band 5G service, Verizon announced new business data plans for data-only devices. These new data… Continue Reading
Peplink Product Line Update: Major Changes to the MAX Transit Line, MAX BR1 Pro 5G Hands-On, New Maritime Antennas, and More!
Peplink’s product lineup has been going through some significant changes – with new products announced, and some old favorites being phased out. Across the board prices are shifting up – in some cases dramatically.
Verizon Launches New Prepaid Data Only Plans – Up To 150GB for $70/month
There are four new data plans available through Verizon Prepaid as of today, offering data caps of 150GB, 100GB, 25GB, and 5GB per month.
Apple’s Fall 2021 Cellular Updates: New iPhone 13 Modem Analysis, iPad mini Goes 5G
Apple announces their new line of iPhone models – the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
WiFiRanger Converge Everest: Ready At Last, With Upgraded Modem Options and New Pricing
WiFiRanger is finally shipping their flagship Converge the product, the Everest. This rooftop unit features dual band Wi-Fi as WAN / LAN and the option to add up to two cellular embedded modems.
Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
Review: WiFiRanger Core (Mobile Router)
WiFiRanger’s most basic indoor router from their 2016 line-up, now retired.
Product Overview: TracPhone by KVH (Mobile Router | Satellite Internet)
KVH’s cellular-powered and marine satellite systems for cruisers.
Review: R36A WiFi USB Repeater with AWUS036NH Desktop Antenna by Alfa (Mobile Routers)
A basic and affordable option that only provides WiFi extending.
Product Overview: RedPort Halo Wi-Fi Extender by Global Marine Networks (Mobile Routers | Long Range WiFi)
Long range Wi-Fi extending setup, with claims of up to 7 miles.
Overview: FMCA Tech Connect+ Data Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
FMCA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Overview: Postpaid Consumer Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon postpaid cellular phone, tablet & data plans.
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.
Review: T-Mobile Based Non-Profit Unlimited Data Plans – Calyx Institute | PCs for People (Cellular Data Plans)
Non-Profits like Calyx & Connect All offer low-cost truly unlimited T-Mobile data plans for hotspots to their members, ranging from $15-$50/month.
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.
Overview: Straight Talk (Cellular Data Plans + Hotspot Device)
A Verizon subsidiary available online and at Walmart offering prepaid smartphone and data plans with up to 100GB of data.
Also sells hotspot devices for use on its network, including the Moxee 5G Mobile Hotspot.
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: Postpaid Consumer Plans by AT&T (Cellular Data Plans)
AT&T postpaid consumer direct cellular phone & data plans for smartphones, hotspots, tablets, and routers. Including our Top Pick Unlimited Premium Smartphone Plan and Unlimited Tablet Plan.
Review: MAX Adapter by Peplink
The Peplink MAX Adapter includes a cellular modem & antennas ports for USB tethering to compatible routers and computers.
Product Lineup: weBoost by Wilson Electronics (Mobile Cellular Boosters | Cellular Antennas | Vendor)
weBoost offers several models of cellular boosters & antennas for RVs, boats and vehicles. Start here for an overview of their product line up.
Review: Cricket Wireless by AT&T (Cellular Data Plans)
A subsidiary of AT&T offering prepaid smartphone & hotspot device plans including our top pick 100GB for $90/month Simply Data plan.
Review: AT&T Prepaid (Cellular Data Plans)
AT&T’s direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans. Including our top pick data plan for hotspots and routers offering 100GB for $90/month.
Overview: Business Plans by AT&T (Cellular Data Plans)
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.
Review: Netgear 5G MIMO Antenna (Cellular Antennas)
Netgear’s suction cup mounted MIMO antenna with 2 TS-9 connectors for use with mobile hotspot devices.
Review: weBoost Drive X / 4G-X Vehicle, OTR and RV Kits (Mobile Cellular Booster)
weBoost’s former flagship mobile booster available in multiple antenna kits, one specifically for RV use.
Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
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
International Mobile Internet Options for U.S. Based Travelers
American nomads looking to maintain internet connectivity while traveling by RV, van, boat, or short-term housing have multiple options. This guide addresses roaming on U.S.-based cellular data plans, SIM cards in the countries you travel to, and other internet considerations while traveling internationally.
Networking Basics 101 For RV Mobile Internet Users
In this guide, we aim to provide you a primer on networks from a mobile internet perspective – what they are and how they work – along with useful and simple definitions for all the arcane network terminology.
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.
Combining Internet Connections: Bonding, Load Balancing & Auto Failover
In this guide, we’ll go over the advanced networking topics of bonding and load balancing fro mobile internet connections- as well as the simpler concept of failover. We will explain when these solutions make sense, and when they might cause unexpected issues!
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.
Peplink vWAN (Virtual WAN) – Using a LAN Ethernet Port as WAN
Peplink Virtual WAN ports allow you to assign any spare Ethernet LAN port on your router to be an additional Ethernet WAN port.
Peplink PrimeCare – Extended Warranty, InControl, SpeedFusion, Synergy, vWAN
Peplink PrimeCare is Peplink’s support contract for some of their more consumer accessible routers. It comes free for the first year with most routers of interest to our RVing and boating audience – but should you renew?
Peplink SpeedFusion Connect for RVs & Boats (Bonding)
SpeedFusion is Peplink’s connection bonding technology that makes Pepwave routers a top pick for those seeking reliabe mobile internet solutions.
Video Streaming Over RV Mobile Internet: TV, Movies & Entertainment on the Go
The nomadic lifestyle of RVing and boating doesn’t mean giving up Netflix, Hulu, or any other favorite streaming service.
Peplink QoS – Quality of Service: User Groups & Bandwidth Limits
This guide covers techniques on how to to use Peplink’s Quality of Service features to keep certain devices from burning through data plans.
Peplink GPS Functions for RVers & Boaters
Most Peplink routers have built-in GPS functionality and include an external GPS antenna. While primarily designed for enterprise-level device, asset, and fleet vehicle tracking, the GPS functions can also be used for more consumer-oriented purposes, like providing location data to other devices on a local network.
Peplink InControl2 Cloud Based Device Management & Reporting Tools
Peplink’s Incontrol2 Cloud Based Device Management & Reporting tool available on most Peplink products. The tool is an extension of the local Peplink administration dashboard with a primary purpose of providing remote management and reporting on Peplink devices.
While not necessarily needed for mobile internet use (since your sitting right next to your Peplink most of the time) the tool does provide some interesting features and reports that many digital nomads may find interesting.
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.
Keeping Connected in the Bahamas – A Cruiser’s Mobile Internet Guide
For U.S.-based cruisers and nomads hopping over to the Bahamas, the options to keep connected keep getting better and better.
Part Time RV & Boat Mobile Internet Considerations for Seasonal & Vacation Travels
The occasional nomad is compelled to balance costs and complexity with inconsistent needs. This guide is meant to address this unique perspective on mobile internet setups.
Family & Kids Mobile Internet Considerations for Homeschooling & Remote Learning
We cover the mobile internet needs of nomadic families, providing guidelines, factors to consider, and some specific examples to give you the information to make sound mobile internet decisions based on your particular family composition and priorities.
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 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.
Curated resource collections on topics and pages across the site.
Sorry, no content matched your criteria.