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DSDA (Dual SIM Dual Active) is a dual-SIM design used in phones and cellular data devices where both SIMs can remain active at the same time, allowing simultaneous service (for example, one line on a call while the other maintains data, or concurrent connections where… Continue Reading
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Timely news articles relevant to your search.
Inseego Launches Unlocked MiFi PRO M4 M4000 With Support For All Three Major US Carriers
When Inseego first launched the MiFi PRO M4 earlier this year, it was only available in carrier-specific versions for AT&T… Continue Reading
Peplink Firmware 8.6 Released – New SpeedFusion Boost, WireGuard VPN, Satellite “Orbit WAN”, and More
Coming after an unusually long beta period and nearly two years after firmware 8.5 was released (our story), Peplink firmware… Continue Reading
Starlink Adds $16/Month Mini Installments, Standard Dish Returns To Roam
Starlink has made a couple of changes to the hardware options available with its Roam plans, including a new way… Continue Reading
Insty Connect Adds Window Antenna, Canada Data Plan, In-Router Data Plan Store, And New LITE System
Insty Connect is a small family-run company that provides a cellular connectivity system focused on the RV market. The Insty… Continue Reading
AT&T Adds New Business Unlimited Ultimate 3.0 Smartphone Plan with 500 GB Mobile Hotspot Data
AT&T has introduced a new business smartphone plan called Unlimited Ultimate 3.0 that comes with a whopping 500 GB of… Continue Reading
Starlink Restricts International Roaming Rules – Roam Unlimited Now Limited To 30 Days Abroad
Back in May, while researching Starlink’s new Roam 300GB plan, we spotted a short-lived update on Starlink’s website that appeared… Continue Reading
Starlink V5 Has Arrived – Smaller, Lighter, and More Efficient, But Not Necessarily Faster
The Starlink V5 dish has officially appeared on Starlink’s website after first being teased over a month ago when Elon… Continue Reading
RoamLink Adds Bring Your Own Device Option For Eligible Plans
MobileMustHave has announced a new Bring Your Own Device option for its RoamLink data plans. Previously, RoamLink was primarily available… Continue Reading
Verizon Gets Its Own Inseego MiFi PRO M4 Variant With mmWave Support
Inseego and Verizon have now launched a Verizon-specific variant of the MiFi Pro M4 mobile hotspot for $299.99. This model… Continue Reading
Dish Project Genesis Shutting Down – Service Ending August 31st, 2026
It was one of the best mobile internet deals we have ever tracked – and we always said it was… Continue Reading
Starlink No Longer Offers Standard Dish With Roam Plans – Performance Dish Now an Option for Existing Users
Starlink has made a surprising change to its ordering flow and is no longer offering the Standard Dish as a… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Confirms Forced Plan Changes for Simple Choice, ONE, and Magenta Plan Customers
T-Mobile has confirmed plans to force some customers on older, legacy plans, including Simple Choice, ONE, and Magenta, to migrate… Continue Reading
Peplink’s New Flagship – Balance 310 5G Router Brings Wi-Fi 7, Increased Performance, and Much More!
Peplink today has launched the Balance 310 5G – a new flagship cellular router that packs a ton of features… Continue Reading
ToughSignal Launches ToughDisplay – A Dedicated Touchscreen Interface for Peplink Routers
MobileMustHave’s enterprise division, ToughSignal, has introduced ToughDisplay – a compact 2.8″ touchscreen for monitoring and controlling supported Peplink routers. This… Continue Reading
2026 Wi-Fi Industry Update: Wi-Fi Technology Guidance For RVs, Vans, and Boats
Two years ago, we published a deep dive into Wi-Fi technology and how it fits into mobile internet setups for… Continue Reading
The Sonim MegaConnect: A Rugged AT&T / FirstNet X75 Hotspot With Ethernet, Four Antenna Ports, And Compatibility With Other Carriers
Sonim and AT&T are now offering a new 5G hotspot that is very different from the typical carrier-sold hotspot. The… Continue Reading
Verizon Adds New Simplicity Plan and New Loyalty Program
Verizon has rolled out a new smartphone plan called the Simplicity Plan, which offers a simple base plan with the… Continue Reading
Starlink Implements $10 Rental Fee For Residential Plans – New Customers No Longer Own Their Dish
Starlink has made a significant change to Residential service by eliminating the option for new customers to purchase hardware outright…. Continue Reading
Evolving Together: MobileMustHave and the Mobile Internet Resource Center
After being friends and working together for over 6 years, we are officially merging the Mobile Internet Resource Center (MIRC)… Continue Reading
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Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
Overview: Starlink Mini In Motion Metal Roof Mount
Roof mount kit secures a Starlink Mini to a metal or RV roof using included stainless hardware suitable for most roof materials
Overview: Starlink Mini PoE DC Power Conversion Kit with 12v Accessory Output
POE injector to convert Starlink Mini to run on DC power and over a standard ethernet cable, eliminating the need for the Starlink power supply that relies on AC power and allowing for external router support.
Overview: Starlink 350W All-in-One POE GigE Injector Power Supply
High-performance POE injector enables Starlink Performance (and other dishes) to run on DC power, eliminating the need for the Starlink AC Power Supply.
Overview: Timberwolf Pro Antenna by Parsec (Cellular Antenna)
The Parsec Timberwolf Pro is an all-in-one roof-mounted antenna with four cellular elements, two dual-band Wi-Fi antennas, integrated GPS/GNSS, TV, and AM/FM reception into a single low-profile housing.
Review: M4000 Series MiFi Pro M4 5G by Inseego (Mobile Hotspot)
Inseego’s M4 series of mobile hotspots feature the X72 modem, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, cellular antennas ports, and an Ethernet port.
Overview: Cujo Pro Antenna by Parsec (Cellular Antenna)
The Parsec Cujo Pro is a high-performance, enterprise-grade mobile antenna. It has 8x cellular antennas, 4x dual-band Wi-Fi antennas, and a GPS antenna in a low-profile commercial grade enclosure.
Review: Insty Connect (Mobile Cellular Router & Data Plans)
Designed by an RVer, the Insty Connect system combines an integrated exterior cellular modem and MIMO antenna assembly with an interior router with custom firmware. They also offer data plans for their system using Verizon and/or T-Mobile networks.
Overview: MobileMustHave.com & RoamLink (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: Boost Mobile by Dish Wireless (Cellular Data Plans)
Boost Mobile is a subsidiary of EchoStar/Dish Wireless that offers prepaid and postpaid plans.
Review: SpaceX Starlink (Satellite Internet)
SpaceX’s high-speed, low-latency broadband Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
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.
Overview: MAX Orbit Series Routers by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Peplink’s family of routers purpose-built to manage and bond multiple satellite internet connections.
Product Overview: AER and E-Series Routers by Ericsson Cradlepoint (Mobile Routers)
The AER and E-Series Routers by Ericsson/Cradlepoint are enterprise-level solutions with dual embedded modem capability.
Overview: ToughDisplay from ToughSignal (Accessory)
BookmarkToughDisplay is a compact 2.8″ touchscreen for monitoring and controlling supported Peplink routers, from MobileMustHave’s enterprise division, ToughSignal. ToughDisplay connects… Continue Reading
Product Lineup: Routers by Peplink / Pepwave (Mobile Routers)
Peplink offers many cellular embedded routers from consumer to enterprise level. Start here for an overview of the Pepwave product line-up.
Overview: Balance 310 Series Routers by Peplink (Mobile Router)
The Peplink Balance 310 series are powerhouse routers designed for medium branch offices. Some models come with embedded cellular modems and support for USB tethering.
Overview: MegaConnect Hotspot from Sonim (Mobile Hotspot)
A ruggedized X75 hotspot for AT&T with unusual features like higher transmit power and four antenna ports.
Overview: AST Space Mobile (Satellite Internet)
AST SpaceMobile is building a satellite network designed to extend ordinary cellular coverage directly to standard smartphones. It is not yet available for commercial service.
Overview: Amazon Leo (Satellite Internet)
Amazon’s low-earth satellite internet system, still in development. Once available, it is expected to be a viable alternative to Starlink.
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.
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Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Understanding Cellular Frequencies for Mobile Internet Connectivity
Cellular Frequency Basics
Cellular Data Plan Pricing Guide & Comparative Spreadsheet
Selecting your ideal cellular carrier and data plans can be an overwhelming adventure, especially for RV and cruiser nomads who need to replace a home internet connection while being mobile.
RV Driveway Surfing & Moochdocking Mobile Internet Tips
Getting internet access while staying on someone’s property has some unique challenges.
Peplink VLANs: Defining Multiple Local Area Networks
Peplink routers allow you to create VLANs, or Virtual LANs, that allow you to define multiple networks in which to connect your devices to. This articles goes over use cases for setting up multiple VLANs, and how to configure them.
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 Key Features – What Sets Their Routers Apart for RV & Boat Use?
Peplink offers a lot of key features in their mobile routers that sets them apart from other mobile router options on the market.
Considerations for Selecting Cellular Data Plans for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Selecting cellular data plans can be an overwhelming adventure for RVers and cruisers. There are just so many options out there and cellular companies frequently change their offerings. Plans come with a lot of fine print, and in particular, the carriers don’t necessarily design and market their plans to those seeking a home internet replacement. This guide is written to help you understand the different types of plans available and navigating shopping the myriad of cellular options out there.
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.
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.
Peplink Captive Portals & Guest Networks: Sharing Your Connection
Peplink Routers allow you to setup both Captive Portals and Guest Networks. This guide goes over why you might want to, how to and the differences between the two.
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.
Peplink Admin Dashboard Tour – Internet Connection Troubleshooting
In this guide we will give a tour of the deeper corners of the Peplink UI to let you know what you can see on your connectivity dashboard. Knowing what gauges you have and what they mean can be invaluable in troubleshooting – making sure that the router is actually performing as expected, and that data is flowing where you want it to go.
Peplink – Getting Started Initial Settings
Peplink routers have a lot of features. This guide is here to help get you started with your Peplink device’s settings, with mobile internet in mind.
Powering Starlink with 12v DC For Mobile RV & Boat Use – No Need for an Inverter
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.
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.
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
Starlink Satellite Internet for Mobile RV and Boat Use
SpaceX’s Starlink delivers low-latency 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.
Which Starlink Dish is Best for RV or Boat Use?
Starlink offers a few dish choices – a standard dish, a mini dish, and a high performance dish. This guide covers the differences between them.
Choosing The Right Starlink Data Plan for Your RV or Boat Travels
Starlink offers several types of data plans – from Roam, Residential and Priority levels. This guide dives deeper into understanding the trade-offs for different use cases for nomadic travels.
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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 – Webinars Subscribe to Calendar loading… Times Displayed in Eastern Time Zone Broadcast Details (Members – Be Logged… 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 Mobile Internet Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers Welcome to our central resource page for mobile internet data… 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 was founded by Chris & Cherie of 