A lot has changed since our last big-picture overview of the state of the satellite internet industry as it applies… 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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Timely news articles relevant to your search.
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
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
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Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
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: weBoost Drive – RV, OTR & Overland Antennas (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s newest high-gain omnidirectional antenna intended for large trucks and RVs.
Overview: Bolton Technical Antenna (Cellular Antennas)
The Bolton Technical Antennas have a variety of mounting options and can be attached permanently or temporary.
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 come with fixed-location and expensive mobile options.
Overview: TCL Linkport IK511 (USB Modem)
A simple, low-performance 5G USB modem for the T-Mobile network
Product Lineup: Winegard & WiFiRanger (Cellular Modems | Mobile Routers | Long-Range WiFi | Vendor)
Overview of WiFiRanger and Winegard’s line of connectivity gear and routers.
Review: AIR 360+ and Routers by Winegard & WiFiRanger (Mobile Router | Wi-Fi Extending)
Winegard’s dome with cellular, Wi-Fi, and OTA TV antennas – with optional cellular routers and Wi-Fi extender solution including the Gateway and WiFiRanger Osprey.
Review: Mini Magnet “Stubby” Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s default stubby magnetic mounted mobile antenna shipped with their boosters.
Overview: WiFi In Motion (Vendor | Cellular Data Plans)
WiFi In Motion is a vendor that sells routers, antennas, and boosters, and they also offer data plans on the AT&T network.
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: 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.
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Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
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 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.
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.
Using Wi-Fi as a Mobile Internet Source for RV & Boat Travels – Selecting Long Range Wi-Fi Extending Gear
Every RVer and cruiser at some point has thought about connecting to the internet via someone else’s Wi-Fi network. Fast! Free! Unlimited! But all too often attempts to use local public Wi-Fi networks result in a disappointing reality. This guide will help you select Wi-Fi extending gear for your arsenal.
Mobile Internet Travel Planning – Researching Cellular, Satellite & Wi-Fi Connectivity for RV & Boat Travel
For those who rely on mobile internet, it can be very important to research what to expect for cellular connectivity before heading out to a new location. While there is no single source that will give you a definitive answer, there are several tools available to help.
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.
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.
Selecting Cellular & Wi-FI Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Adapters for RV and Boats
Ethernet, Coax, SMA, SMB, FME, N, TS-9, and more! One of the most confusing aspects of hooking up mobile internet gear is figuring out what cables, connectors, and adapters are needed.
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
Video Conferencing & Broadcasting Over RV Mobile Internet
Video broadcasting or conferencing over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Facebook, Twitch or Skype using mobile internet from an RV or Boat presents some unique challenges.
[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 