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.
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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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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
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
Elon Musk Warns That Starlink Is At Risk as SpaceX Faces “Genuine Risk of Bankruptcy”
Elon Musk last week on Black Friday sent an “All Hands on Deck” email to SpaceX employees asking everyone to… Continue Reading
5G Industry Update: 5G Routers, Hotspots & Antennas Are Here – But Should You Wait?
The summer of 2021 is turning into the summer of 5G mobile internet – with new 5G cellular integrated routers… Continue Reading
Recalled: Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspot Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot models MHS900L, MHS900LS, and MHS900LPP produced by Franklin are being recalled by Verizon in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the risk of overheating leading to potential fires and burns.
AT&T Business Try-And-Buy Program Offers 50GB of Data for 30 Days on a Moxee Hotspot for Free
AT&T Business has launched a ‘Try and Buy’ program which offers eligible customers a Moxee mobile hotspot device paired with 50GB of LTE data that is usable for 30 days – whichever comes first – for free.
Product Release: weBoost Drive Reach RV & OTR Kits Finally Are Here!
After an almost 18 month wait since launching the new Drive Reach mobile booster in May 2019, weBoost has finally released new bundles that package the booster with antennas more appropriate for installation on RVs and big trucks.
Product Release: Netgear Orbi 4G LTE Advanced Tri-Band Router
Netgear is now shipping the latest edition of its Orbi line of home and mesh networking products, the Orbi 4G… Continue Reading
Space Race Heats Up: Amazon Announce FCC Approval and $10 Billion Investment Into Kuiper Satellite Broadband
Amazon yesterday announced that it had received unanimous FCC approval for the Project Kuiper satellite broadband network – securing permission… Continue Reading
Alfa Releases WiFi Camp Pro 2 V2
Alfa has released a “Version 2” of their WiFi Camp Pro 2 kit. This device focuses on a very basic… Continue Reading
5G Industry Update: Verizon’s 5G Laptop, AT&T Unleashes DSS, T-Mobile Serves Cake, And More!
It has been a while since our last update on the state of 5G (fifth generation cellular) – and a… Continue Reading
weBoost Introduces New Drive Magnetic Exterior Antenna
weBoost has introduced a new low profile exterior antenna to their line up – the Drive Magnetic Antenna. This new… Continue Reading
New Alcatel LINKZONE 2 Hotspot Available for T-Mobile
T-Mobile has a new hotspot offering – the LINKZONE 2 by Alcatel. This model is an updated version of the… Continue Reading
weBoost X RV Outside Antenna Available Separately – 4G OTR Antenna for RVs
weBoost has at long last made their RV version of the 4G OTR Antenna available a la carte, and has… Continue Reading
Space Race Update: OneWeb Declares Bankruptcy, SpaceX Secures FCC Terminal Licenses
We’ve been tracking satellite internet provider OneWeb’s mission to bring “Internet to everyone, everywhere on Earth” since 2015 – and as… Continue Reading
An Overview of T-Mobile LTE Band 71 and Compatible LTE Modems & Routers (WiFiRanger, Gli.Net, Mofi, Pepwave, etc.)
With the nascent merger of T-Mobile and Sprint almost upon us, and with so many AT&T resellers suddenly shifting to… Continue Reading
Possible Mobile Internet Impacts of COVID-19 As More Stay Home
COVID-19 is on a lot of our minds, and there are many concerns and plans for preparing for social isolation… Continue Reading
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Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
Review: Netgear 5G MIMO Antenna (Cellular Antennas)
Netgear’s suction cup mounted MIMO 5G antenna with 2 SMA connectors (and SMA to TS-9 adapters) for use with mobile hotspot devices.
Review: Pepwave Mobility Antennas by Peplink (Cellular Antennas)
Peplink’s line of omnidirectional, dome antennas, formerly known as ‘Puma’.
Overview: Postpaid Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile’s postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.
Overview: Business Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile offers a line of plans for small business customers that are priced similarly to their consumer plans but offer more features & benefits.
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.
Review: RF 5 Band Signal Meter by SureCall (Accessory)
Measures wireless signal for Voice/3G/4G/LTE for all major carriers in the US.
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.
Overview: Powerful Signal (Vendor)
Reseller of cellular boosters.
Overview: Waveform (Vendor)
Distributor of cellular boosters and antennas.
Overview: Onboard Wireless
Purveyor of Pepwave products, cellular boosters, Wi-Fi extenders, antennas, and mounting solutions – with a focus on marine applications.
Overview: FlagPole Buddy Mounts (Vendor/Products)
Maker and seller of accessory mounting solutions for RVs, which can be used to mount mobile internet gear like antennas or Starlink equipment.
Review: 4G Omni Building Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s 4G Omni Antenna, also packaged with 4G-X RV Cellular Booster Kit.
Overview: NMO Fleet Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
An omni-directional NMO-mount antenna covering offering up to 3.2 dBi gain for 3G/4G cellular boosters.
Review: Multi-Band Panel Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s multi-band directional panel antenna for poles & windows.
Review: Pepwave Surf SOHO MK3 by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Product Discontinued. The Surf SOHO by Peplink is a non-cellular embedded router featuring WiFi and USB cellular tethering WAN – as well as 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.
Review: 4G Marine Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
A durable, omni-directional antenna created especially for marine applications.
Overview: SureCall 5G Outdoor Yagi Antenna (Cellular Antennas)
A SureCall Yagi antenna, which does not fully sub-6 5G, but supports Band 71.
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Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Great Loop Mobile Internet Tips for Keeping Connected while Cruising
BookmarkThe Great Loop & Mobile Internet The Great Loop is an amazing adventure by boat: circumnavigating the eastern half of… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet System Installation for RV and Boat – Tech Cabinet Approach
This guide covers considerations for placement of your gear, getting power to your gear, and ventilation. It also introduces our preferred installation approach: the technology cabinet to centralize your gear in one spot.
Getting Lots of Cellular Data: Unlimited and High Cap Cellular Data Plans For Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
There are options out there for getting a lot of cellular data, and this guide is focused on helping you assemble your RV and cruiser mobile internet arsenal around the realities of the plans available and your needs.
Mobile Hotspot Device – Selecting and Understanding MiFis, Jetpacks & AirCards
Hotspots come in a wide range of shapes, forms, and features. Understanding those features can go a long way to selecting the right gear for your mobile internet setup.
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.
RV Driveway Surfing & Moochdocking Mobile Internet Tips
Getting internet access while staying on someone’s property has some unique challenges.
RV and Boat Remote Monitoring & Access Over Mobile Internet
Whether you’re running security cameras to check in on your RV or boat while out exploring, desiring remote access to home automation systems, checking in on pets, or checking in on a home you’ve left in storage – remote monitoring while using mobile internet has some unique challenges.
Keeping Connected in Canada – RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options
There are hurdles for non-Canadians looking to stay connected in their RVs or boats without risking outrageous international roaming charges. But with a little planning, you should be able to travel in Canada while staying affordably connected – especially if you can get by with more modest internet usage
AT&T Connected Car $20/month Mobley Unlimited Data Plan and Device
The “Mobley Plan” is the colloquial name for the now-grandfathered AT&T $20/month Unlimited Data Connected Car plan paired with a Mobley connected car device. This provides some background and tips for those who still have this unique truly unlimited plan.
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?
[Complete] Mobile Hotspot & TS9 MIMO, Puma 401 vs Mobile Mark, Peplink Router/Modems, Netgear Orbi, Moxee (Summer 2020)
BookmarkField Testing Lab Report We are conducting another round of cellular signal enhancing options for mobile hotspot devices and routers… Continue Reading
[Complete] Pepwave MAX Transit Duo vs WiFiRanger Converge, Winegard ConnecT 2.0, Poynting vs Mobile Mark vs BoatAnt MIMO Antennas (Fall/Winter 2019/2020)
BookmarkField Testing Lab Report Started: October 2019, Done We conducted several rounds of testing over the 2019/2020 winter of some… Continue Reading
[Complete] Cellular Signal MIMO Antennas – Poynting, Netgear, Mikrotik, Mock, 4×4 vs 2×2 (Spring 2019)
BookmarkField Testing Lab Report We did a round of testing in the Spring of 2019 that focused on different MIMO… Continue Reading
[Complete] Cellular Signal Field Testing – SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 | weBoost 4G-X OTR | weBoost 4G-M | HiBoost OTR | MIMO Antennas (Late 2018)
BookmarkWe are gearing up for a new round of testing, putting some top performing boosters to a final smack down… Continue Reading
[Complete] Cellular Signal Field Testing – SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 | weBoost Connect RV 65 | HiBoost OTR | MIMO Antennas (2nd Quarter 2018)
BookmarkWe have completed another round of testing, this time testing out some alternative MIMO portable TS-9 antennas, new SureCall Fusion2Go… Continue Reading
[Complete] Cellular Signal & Embedded Router Field Testing – IBR900 | MAX-BR1 | ConnecT 2.0 | SkyPro LTE | Drive Sleek | MIMO Antennas (1st Quarter 2018)
BookmarkNew gear.. new testing. We are ramping up for a new round of testing, this time testing out some alternative… Continue Reading
[Complete] Cellular Equipment Field Testing Results – Netgear Modems / USB730 (Late 2017)
Bookmark We’re doing some quick testing of some new cellular modems we have in for review. The new cellular equipment… Continue Reading
[Completed] Cellular Signal Enhancing – weBoost 4G-X, Fusion2Go, Cel-Fi, Smoothtalker, ConnecT 4G1, SkyPro LTE (2nd Quarter 2017)
BookmarkWe have just completed a new ‘speed’ round of booster and signal testing. The field testing results are in along with… Continue Reading
[Completed Testing] Cellular Signal Enhancing – weBoost 4G-X, Max-Amp, Smoothtalker, Hiboost, Mobile Mark (1st Quarter 2017)
Bookmark Early 2017 we took some new cellular boosters out on the road to collect field readings. The cellular boosters tested: weBoost Drive 4G-X… Continue Reading
[Completed] Mobile Router & Wi-Fi Gear Testing – WiFiRanger GoAC/EliteAC/SkyPro, Pepwave SOHO, Alfa CampPro, ConnecT 4G1 (Winter 2016/2017)
Bookmark With several new mobile routers on the market, we’ve been doing some extensive head-to-head testing between them. Our premium members… Continue Reading
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Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of 