The Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers
Welcome to our central resource page for data plans, highlighting the plans we currently consider the best for phones, hotspots, tablets & routers.
Finding the right data plans for your unique needs is no easy task - using cellular data as a primary way online is not how most carriers have designed their mobile plans.
At the Mobile Internet Resource Center - we strive to provide unbiased mobile internet information for US based RVers, boaters and nomads.
Shopping for Cellular Data Plans Finding Your Best Data Plan for RVing or Boating!
Today's RVer or boater needs a home internet replacement while traveling. They're working from 'home', remote learning, researching the next stop, banking, keeping entertained and staying in touch with friends & family - all of which require internet access.
Cellular data is the most popular way to keep online while traveling. A nomad's cellular data plans need to get laptops, computers, video streaming devices, gaming systems, and home automation systems online.
Using Cellular Data Resource Collection
Those living on the road for any length of time are not the typical cellular customer just using a bit of data when away from home, they're using it as a home internet replacement while on the go.
Which seeking out data plans that include a lot of data that can be used as a hotspot from either smartphones, tablets, hotspot devices (Jetpacks, MiFis) or cellular embedded routers (Pepwave, Winegard, Mofi, Insty Connect).
Data Plan Resources
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Which Carrier Is Best?
How do Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Dish compare for travel?
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Getting Lots of Data
Learn about the ways to get lots of data in your mobile internet setup.
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Selecting Data Plans
Our deep dive into data plans, and shopping for them.
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Data Plan Pricing Grid
Our constantly updated spreadsheet comparing data plans suitable as mobile internet.
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Our App - Coverage?
The carrier's coverage maps in your pocket to assist with travel planning around signal.
Current Top Cellular Data Plans Video
Top Plans in the News
We published a new video about every quarter, but plans change all the time. So be sure to check the recent news stories above for any changes, and the grid below is kept constantly up to date.
Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Boaters
Filter by the criteria that matters to you - the carrier (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Dish) or the type of device you want to use a data plan with. Click through to learn more about each plan.
Carriers
Device Types
Plan Characteristics
T-Mobile Business Unlimited Ultimate
Business Unlimited Ultimate / Ultimate+
FMCA Tech Connect+
FMCA TechConnect+
AT&T Prepaid Hotspot & Router Plans
Prepaid Hotspot Plans
AT&T Consumer Premium
Consumer Unlimited Premium
T-Mobile Home Internet
Home Internet
Starlink – Satellite Internet
Starlink - Satellite Internet
T-Mobile Magenta Business Tablet Promo
T-Mobile Magenta Business Tablet Promo
Verizon Business Data Device
Business Unlimited Data Device
Multi-Carrier Cloud SIM Plans
Multi-Carrier Virtual SIM Plans
Verizon 5G Get More
5G Get More
T-Mobile Non-Profits
Non-Profit Plans
Verizon LTE Business Internet
LTE Business Internet
Verizon Business Unlimited Pro 2.0
Business Unlimited Pro 2.0
Verizon Prepaid Data Plans
Prepaid Data Plan
Verizon Mobile Hotspot Premium
Mobile Hotspot Premium
Visible
Visible
AT&T Business Elite
Business Elite
AT&T Unlimited Tablet Plan
Unlimited Tablet
Verizon 3rd Party Resellers
3rd Party Resellers
T-Mobile Consumer Smartphone Plans
Magenta Global Plus 15GB & MAX
AT&T 3rd Party Resellers
3rd Party Resellers
T-Mobile 3rd Party Resellers
3rd Party Resellers
Cricket Wireless Simply Data
Simply Data
T-Mobile Mobile Internet
Mobile Internet
AT&T Business Wireless Broadband
Business Wireless Broadband
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Mobile Internet Education, News & Research
Cellular data plans are just one part of the equation to successful internet on the road. We welcome you to explore our resources covering this complicated topic.
Explore Our Resources
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Guides & Collections
Get started with our self-paced educational content.
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Gear Center
Research hotspots, routers, antennas, boosters, data plans and more.
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News Center
Industry news analyzed specifically for RVers and boaters.
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Our App - Coverage?
Coverage maps in your pocket.
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Classroom
Written and video courses.
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Sample Setup Explorer
Bringing the pieces all together.
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Getting Started
New to mobile internet? Start with these resources.
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Working Remotely
How to stay connected to work from anywhere.
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Video & Entertainment
How to get your streaming or gaming fix.
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Using Cellular Data
Learn about cellular data gear, plans and signal enhancing.
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Satellite Internet
Current & emerging internet options from space.
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