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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.
T-Mobile is notifying thousands of customers on retired smartphone plans that they can expect a $5 per-line price increase starting… Continue Reading
Anyone who has followed Starlink at all in the last couple of years knows that the company loves to make… Continue Reading
The Starlink Roam Unlimited and Roam 50GB data plans are good options if you need a lot or a moderate… Continue Reading
The 2025 update to our Coverage? app now includes the Boost/Dish network.
One thing we have come to depend on with Starlink is that their plans continually get tweaked and changed. This… Continue Reading
In our last massive 5G industry update in late 2023, we noted that 5G was finally ready for primetime now… Continue Reading
The Starlink Mini dish is currently being offered at $499 which is $100 off the normal $599 price at Starlink.com…. Continue Reading
T-Mobile and SpaceX announced a partnership in 2022 to “eliminate dead zones” by piggybacking a cellular payload onto a subset… Continue Reading
Peplink launched a new variant of its entry-level MAX BR1 Mini 5G router, the MAX BR1 Mini 5G (with Wi-Fi)…. Continue Reading
Starlink and official vendors that sell Starlink systems are offering a 40% discount on the Flat HP dish starting today…. Continue Reading
Almost exactly two years after Starlink abruptly stopped offering a portability feature that combined aspects of the Residential and Roam… Continue Reading
Straight Talk Wireless is a prepaid subsidiary of the Tracfone brand owned by Verizon, and they recently made some changes… Continue Reading
SpaceX’s Starship is the largest rocket ever built, and when the system is fully operational and rapidly reusable it will… Continue Reading
T-Mobile and SpaceX have a partnership to provide limited cellular service from space, and the FCC recently approved this direct-to-cell… Continue Reading
Visible, Verizon’s prepaid provider, has made a couple of changes to their Visible+ Plan. Previously, streaming on both Visible plans… Continue Reading
T-Mobile announced some changes to its lineup of fixed-location Home and Small Business Internet options, which will be available starting… Continue Reading
Starlink recently added several new accessories to its official store, and there are some exciting new options to explore, especially… Continue Reading
Winegard, which acquired WiFiRanger back in 2020, is out with a new model of the Everest rooftop connectivity system, called… Continue Reading
Starlink waitlists for residential service had pretty much disappeared from the map for the past year as Starlink expanded its… Continue Reading
In July 2024, Peplink released the MAX BR2 router—a basic, inexpensive, low-performance dual-modem router with two Cat-4 LTE modems. Peplink… Continue Reading
Netgear’s suction cup mounted MIMO 5G antenna with 2 SMA connectors (and SMA to TS-9 adapters) for use with mobile hotspot devices.
Verizon postpaid cellular phone, tablet & 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.
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.
Peplink’s next generation cellular embedded router series offering Wi-Fi 6, advanced LAN features, 5G and LTE models.
SpaceX’s high-speed, low-latency broadband Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
FRVA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
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.
Peplink offers many cellular embedded routers from consumer to enterprise level. Start here for an overview of the Pepwave product line-up.
US Mobile is an MVNO with plans on the AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks.
The Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro is AT&T’s flagship 5G mobile hotspot device featuring antenna ports, Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7. It’s one of our Top Picks.
Handheld satellite communication devices can be a way to stay in touch in remote areas for emergencies and basic text communication.
weBoost’s newest high-gain omnidirectional antenna intended for large trucks and RVs.
The Bolton Technical Antennas have a variety of mounting options and can be attached permanently or temporary.
T-Mobile’s home and small business data plans and gateway routers come with fixed-location and expensive mobile options.
Winegard’s line of WiFiRanger rooftop routers featuring long-range dual-band Wi-Fi capabilities and integrated cellular modems.
The Peplink Antenna MAX is a roof-mounted enclosure that combines cellular, Wi-Fi, and GPS antennas with a space for a Peplink router inside.
A simple, low-performance 5G USB modem for the T-Mobile network
Omnidirectional, outdoor antennas that come in different configurations and with different mounting options.
Overview of WiFiRanger and Winegard’s line of connectivity gear and routers.
Antennas are an essential component of any mobile internet arsenal that is based on cellular.
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.
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
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 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.
This guide covers techniques on how to to use Peplink’s Quality of Service features to keep certain devices from burning through data plans.
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!
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.
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.
There are some unique considerations to keep in mind while assembling a mobile internet setup for liveaboard boaters and those pursuing a cruising lifestyle.
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 offers several types of services and sometimes your needs may change that you want to change from one data plan to another data plan.
This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and Wi-Fi sources when you aren’t so mobile.
Most Peplink routers have built-in GPS functionality and include an external GPS antenna. While primarily designed for enterprise-level device, asset, and fleet vehicle tracking, the GPS functions can also be used for more consumer-oriented purposes, like providing location data to other devices on a local network.
Using cellular technology is the most common way to get online for RVers and Cruisers.
There are many types of cellular devices that can be utilized to get online: mobile hotspots (aka Jetpacks or MiFis), smartphones, or cellular embedded routers.
Inside every cellular device is a component known as a cellular modem, which handles the actual communications with the cellular network.
And not all modems are created equally.
BookmarkThe History and Future of Cellular Technology The incredible pace of cellular technology evolution over the past decades has been… Continue Reading
Verizon’s grandfathered legacy Nationwide ‘original’ unlimited data plans were truly unlimited postpaid smartphone plans, before an era of throttling, network management, and restrictions on mobile hotspot use. And, they can be used in hotspots and routers. These plans retired in 2011 and obtaining them as a new customer hasn’t been possible in many years. But if you have one of these sweet plans, they are worth their weight in gold – and are worth protecting.
In this guide, we bring together information covering 5G and how it impacts RVers and cruisers who rely on cellular data for their mobile internet needs.
Mobile internet security isn’t that hard if you follow a few basic rules-of-thumb.
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.
Here you can read about some some real-life mobile internet setups of other RVers and cruisers.
Learn about the 5th Generation of Cellular technology for mobile internet use in this resource collection that also tracks all of our stories following developments.
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MobileMustHave is our Education & Action partner, and this page overviews the mobile internet solutions they sell.
What is the BEST mobile internet solution for RV or boat travels? This guide overviews cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite options.
Thank you for being a member of the Mobile Internet Resource Center and for wanting to keep your membership active… Continue Reading
Internet from Space?? Yes.. it’s possible! Get all the latest in mobile satellite internet options like Starlink, OneWeb and Project Kuiper.
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Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile setups of other RVers and cruisers.
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
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