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Boost Mobile started out as as a prepaid brand, but is now the brand name used by Dish Wireless. They offer both prepaid and postpaid plans.
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Timely news articles relevant to your search.
Starlink Releases The Router Mini, Offering An Addon Mesh Router Option For Newer Starlink Systems
Starlink released a new router called the “Router Mini,” which offers Wi-Fi 6 capabilities and built-in Ethernet WAN and LAN… Continue Reading
Calyx Institute’s New Sprout Membership – With BYOD SIM for Unlimited T-Mobile Data
The Calyx Institute is a non-profit organization that includes T-Mobile based data plans with their memberships – a perk they… Continue Reading
Amazon’s Starlink Competitor Project Kuiper Blasts Off – At Last!
We have been tracking Project Kuiper since 2019, when Amazon first revealed its plans to build a global broadband satellite… Continue Reading
Google Fi Revamps Plans and Adds More on Device Data to Its Top Tier Plan
Google Fi, an MVNO running on the T-Mobile network, recently changed their plan line up. They now offer four plans:… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Announces New “Experience” Plans, Including Up to 250 GB Of Mobile Hotspot Data, But Taxes and Fees Are Now Extra
Note: This article was edited after the plans went live with additional details and context. T-Mobile announced two new “Experience”… Continue Reading
Verizon Upgrades Its Premium Unlimited Ultimate Smartphone Plan With More Hotspot And International Data
Today, Verizon rolled out a massive upgrade to its top-tier consumer postpaid smartphone plan, Unlimited Ultimate. Bucking the industry trend… Continue Reading
AT&T Revamps Cruise Ship Connectivity Options
Today, AT&T rolled out changes to the connectivity options for customers on cruise ships and retired the previously available options…. Continue Reading
Verizon Adds New Business Smartphone Plan – My Biz Plan
Verizon Business has introduced a new option for business smartphone plans called My Biz Plan. Video Story My Biz… Continue Reading
Starlink Adds Restrictions To Roam Unlimited in “Sold Out” Areas
Starlink Roam plans are not tied to a specific service address, and users on these plans are free to roam… Continue Reading
New Visible+ Pro Plan – Premium Data, 15 Mbps Personal Hotspot, and 4K UHD Streaming
Visible has added a new plan to its lineup – and improved some features of its previous top-tier Visible+ Plan…. Continue Reading
GnomeLink Beta Testing Begins, Providing An Innovative Underground Broadband Connection Globally
The coming era of truly global broadband connectivity took another step forward today with the announcement and beta launch of… Continue Reading
Peplink Releases MAX BR2 Pro 5G Router With Qualcomm X65 Modem – Same $2,899 Price As The Previous X62 Model
Today, Peplink officially released an updated version of the dual-modem MAX BR2 Pro 5G router. The new router is the… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Increasing Prices On Most Legacy Smartphone Plans by $5
T-Mobile is notifying thousands of customers on retired smartphone plans that they can expect a $5 per-line price increase starting… Continue Reading
Starlink Massively Changes Priority Plan Lineup with Local Priority & Global Priority – Unlimited High-Speed Data Eliminated
Anyone who has followed Starlink at all in the last couple of years knows that the company loves to make… Continue Reading
Starlink Adds Cheapest Roam Plan to Date – 10GB for $10/mo
The Starlink Roam Unlimited and Roam 50GB data plans are good options if you need a lot or a moderate… Continue Reading
Coverage? App Update – Now Includes Boost Mobile/Dish Coverage
The 2025 update to our Coverage? app now includes the Boost/Dish network.
Starlink Tweaks Plans Again: Residential Lite in the USA, 50GB Roam Standard Dish Activation & $200 Regional Discounts
One thing we have come to depend on with Starlink is that their plans continually get tweaked and changed. This… Continue Reading
2025 Cellular Mobile Internet Update: 5G Is Mainstream, X65 Modems Coming To Routers, 5G Advanced Evolves Towards 6G
In our last massive 5G industry update in late 2023, we noted that 5G was finally ready for primetime now… Continue Reading
Starlink Mini Dish On Sale for $499, Regularly $599
The Starlink Mini dish is currently being offered at $499 which is $100 off the normal $599 price at Starlink.com…. Continue Reading
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Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
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: Project Genesis / Boost Mobile by Dish Wireless (Cellular Data Plans)
Dish Network is growing to become the fourth big cellular provider replacing Sprint and offers postpaid plans under Boost Mobile and Project Genesis brands.
Overview: 3rd Party and Multi-Carrier/Virtual SIM Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
3rd party vendors and resellers that offer data plans on the major carriers on a month-to-month basis.
Review: T-Mobile Based Non-Profit Unlimited Data Plans – Calyx Institute | PCs for People (Cellular Data Plans)
Non-Profits like Calyx offer low-cost truly unlimited T-Mobile data plans for hotspots to their members starting at $50/month.
Review: MoFi Routers – 4500, 5500, and 6500 Models (Mobile Routers)
MoFi’s cellular embedded routers that come with a variety of embedded modem options.
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.
Review: OMNI Series Cellular and/or Wi-Fi Mast Antennas by Poynting (Cellular and Wi-Fi Antennas)
The OMNI series of combination mast antennas by Poynting come in a variety of configurations including medium and high-gain SISO, MIMO cellular with Wi-Fi/CBRS band support.
Review: MobileMark LTM Series Combination Antennas (Cellular Antennas | Wi-Fi Antennas)
MobileMark LTM series of antennas have a low profile omnidirectional combination antennas with endless configurations for LTE/5G, Wi-Fi and GPS, designed to be mounted on a vehicle roof.
Review: QuadMini & QuadPro 4×4 Panel Antennas from Waveform (Cellular Antennas)
Waveform’s own 4×4 MIMO panel antennas – the QuadMini being omnidirectional and low profile, the one of most interest for RV or Boat use.
Review: Pepwave Mobility Antennas by Peplink (Cellular Antennas)
Peplink’s line of omnidirectional, dome antennas, formerly known as ‘Puma’.
Review: XPOL Cellular Antennas By Poynting (Cellular and Wi-Fi Antennas)
A family of high-gain, cross-polarized, pole or wall-mounted, outdoor MIMO antennas designed for cellular and Wi-Fi applications.
Review: Akita Omnidirectional Panel Antenna by Parsec (Cellular Antenna)
A 5G-compatible, sub-6GHz omnidirectional panel antenna from Parsec Technologies suitable for indoor mobile internet use .
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.
Overview: Postpaid Consumer Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon postpaid cellular phone, tablet & data plans.
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.
Review: Visible by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s prepaid brand for select smartphones, offering two different plans with unlimited on device data and unlimited mobile hotspot data for one device, capped at 5 Mbps.
Review: MAX BR Pro Series: BR1 & BR2 by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Peplink’s next generation cellular embedded router series offering Wi-Fi 6, advanced LAN features, 5G and LTE models.
Review: SpaceX Starlink (Satellite Internet)
SpaceX’s high-speed, low-latency broadband Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Overview: FRVA Tech Connect+ Data Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
FRVA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
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.
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Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Router Use With Starlink – Starlink Routers, Third Party Routers, and Bypass Configuration
Starlink’s Ethernet Bypass Mode allows you to bypass Starlink’s indoor router so you can use an alternate router.
Which Cellular Carrier is Best for RV or Boat Mobile Internet?
There simply is no single cellular carrier network that works best everywhere that an RV or boat might travel to. This article is an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the current major cellular carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & DIsh) in the U.S. as they relate to mobile internet for RVers, cruisers and frequent travelers seeking an on-the-go home internet replacement.
Starlink 12v DC Power
Powering your Starlink with 12v DC power can help save losses from inverters. Learn about how to power the different hardware with DC power options directly from Starlink and 3rd party options.
Peplink SpeedFusion VPN / PepVPN – Connecting Two Routers in Different Locations
This article explains how to combine two Peplink routers together using SpeedFusion VPN, also known as PepVPN. This is different that SpeedFusion Connect in that you are connecting the routers directly together without the need for any cloud servers or hosting costs.
Getting Lots of Cellular Data: Unlimited and High Cap Cellular Data Plans For Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Dish(Boost)
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.
Starlink Obstruction Finder
Starlink’s app has an Obstruction finder that will scan the sky and show you where there are obstructions that can cause drop-outs.
Video Streaming Over Mobile Internet For RVs And Boats: 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.
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.
Mobile Cellular Antennas for RVs and Boats
Antennas are an essential component of any mobile internet arsenal that is based on cellular.
Going North to Alaska? RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options for Keeping Connected
So, you want to explore Alaska by RV or boat – the trip of a lifetime for nomads. And you want internet access while doing so? Staying connected in the land of the Midnight Sun is doable – with some expectation setting and a lot of preparation.
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
Peplink Cellular Band Selection
Cellular band selection, also known as cellular band locking, allows you to control what frequency bands your modem is connecting to – and it’s a core feature of Peplink gear.
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.
Peplink QoS – Quality of Service And Managing Data Use With Peplink Routers
This guide covers techniques on how to to use Peplink’s Quality of Service features to keep certain devices from burning through data plans.
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!
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.
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.
Boat Mobile Internet for Cruisers & Liveaboards
There are some unique considerations to keep in mind while assembling a mobile internet setup for liveaboard boaters and those pursuing a cruising lifestyle.
Switching Between Starlink Data Plans
Starlink offers several types of services and sometimes your needs may change that you want to change from one data plan to another data plan.
Starlink Satellite Internet for Mobile RV and Boat Use
SpaceX’s Starlink – the insanely ambitious satellite constellation launched by Elon Musk with the goal of delivering broadband satellite internet to even the most remote locations. A very popular option for portable and mobile Internet access for RVs and boats, with a lot of considerations to make.
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Curated resource collections on topics and pages across the site.
Sample Setup – Home Internet, Satellite, Non-Cellular Router
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Mobile Router w/ Tethered Hotspots & Wi-Fi Extending
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Assessment Worksheet
This assessment workshop is intended to help you understand your mobile internet needs, and we feel it important that you… Continue Reading
History Of Starlink
The Starlink app can give a user lots of information about how the Starlink is performing, any error messages from the dish, network devices, statistics with up time and outages and several settings that can be set.
Starlink Obstruction Finder
Starlink operates best when there are no obstructions in line of site of Dishy. Starlink’s App for iOS and Android has an Obstruction Finder that will scan the sky and show you where there are obstructions that can cause drop-outs.
Learn how to use the Obstruction Finder App to anticipate drop outs so you can avoid them.
Switching Between Starlink Data Plans
Starlink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resources Starlink satellite service is a game changer for mobile internet for RVers… Continue Reading
Which Starlink Dish Should I Choose?
Starlink Standard or Starlink Flat High Performance Dish? Which is right for your RV or boating satellite internet connectivity needs?
Sample Setup – Hotspot & 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 – Technomadia’s Boat Setup – One of Everything!
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Starlink RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resource Collection
This collection of articles brings together all of our content on configuring and utilizing Starlink as a part of a mobile internet solution for nomads.
MIRC Webinars & Events
MIRC Events: Q&As, Webinars, Workshops and Presentations Subscribe to Calendar Get Event Details Throughout the month, we offer our MIAs… Continue Reading
Mounting Starlink on an RV or Boat
This article goes over different installation options for using Starlink in a mobile environment – from temporary mounting on poles, ground deployments to permanent installation on rooftops.
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International Travel Resources
Traveling outside the USA for a bit? Find all our guides to connectivity for Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about MIRC Here is a list of frequently asked questions that we received at the… Continue Reading
Top Pick Cellular Data Plans for RVers and Cruisers
The Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers Welcome to our central resource page for data plans, highlighting the… Continue Reading
Overview Of The Starlink App
The Starlink app can give a user lots of information about how the Starlink is performing, any error messages from the dish, network devices, statistics with up time and outages and several settings that can be set.
Combining Starlink with Other Internet Sources: Cellular & Wi-Fi
While Starlink is a great source of internet for use in a portable fashion while RVing or boat – it’s not always ideal in every situation. Which means many may want to also use other sources of internet like cellular or Wi-Fi to complement satellite.
This resource article goes over considerations and approaches to combining Starlink with cellular and Wi-Fi.
Starlink Ethernet Bypass Mode
Starlink’s Ethernet Bypass Mode allows you to bypass Starlink’s indoor router, letting your own router of choice communicate directly with the Starlink network. Here’s how to do it.
Peplink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resource Collection
Peplink routers are a popular option for RVers and boaters. This collection of resources is designed to help our consumer based audience with selecting and configuring this enterprise class gear.
Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of 