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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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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
T-Mobile Announces Starlink Direct-to-Cellular Service Pricing & Expands Beta to “Everyone” Regardless Of Carrier
T-Mobile and SpaceX announced a partnership in 2022 to “eliminate dead zones” by piggybacking a cellular payload onto a subset… Continue Reading
Peplink Launches MAX BR1 Mini 5G with Wi-Fi
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 Flat HP Dish On Sale For $1,499 – A 40% Discount
Starlink and official vendors that sell Starlink systems are offering a 40% discount on the Flat HP dish starting today…. Continue Reading
Starlink Alerts Customers that Grandfathered Residential +Portability Plan Is Coming to an End
Almost exactly two years after Starlink abruptly stopped offering a portability feature that combined aspects of the Residential and Roam… Continue Reading
Straight Talk’s Platinum Unlimited Smartphone Plan Now Comes With Unlimited Mobile Hotspot at 5 Mbps
Straight Talk Wireless is a prepaid subsidiary of the Tracfone brand owned by Verizon, and they recently made some changes… Continue Reading
UPDATE: What the Failure of Starship Flight 7 (and 8!) Means For Starlink – V3 Satellites Coming
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 Announces Beta Test For Starlink Direct-to-Cellular Satellite Service
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 Now Offers HD Streaming on Visible+ Plan, and Allows for Rolling Over Global Passes
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 Revamps Fixed-Location Home And Small Business Internet Plans
T-Mobile announced some changes to its lineup of fixed-location Home and Small Business Internet options, which will be available starting… Continue Reading
New Official Starlink Accessories – Including DC Power & Roof Rack
Starlink recently added several new accessories to its official store, and there are some exciting new options to explore, especially… Continue Reading
Winegard/WiFiRanger Launches the “Everest 2.0” Rooftop 5G Connectivity System
Winegard, which acquired WiFiRanger back in 2020, is out with a new model of the Everest rooftop connectivity system, called… Continue Reading
Starlink Waitlists Return, Network Congestion On the Rise and Finally, a Customer Support Phone #
Starlink waitlists for residential service had pretty much disappeared from the map for the past year as Starlink expanded its… Continue Reading
Peplink Adds An LTE Cat-7 Modem Option To The MAX BR2 Router
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
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Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
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 $41.67/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.
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: 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.
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.
Review: Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot MR7400 (Mobile Hotspot)
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.
Overview: Handheld Satellite Communicators (Satellite)
Handheld satellite communication devices can be a way to stay in touch in remote areas for emergencies and basic text communication.
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: Outdoor Routers by WiFiRanger/Winegard – Denali and Everest (Cellular Modem | Mobile Router | Long-Range WiFi)
Winegard’s line of WiFiRanger rooftop routers featuring long-range dual-band Wi-Fi capabilities and integrated cellular modems.
Overview: TCL Linkport IK511 (USB Modem)
A simple, low-performance 5G USB modem for the T-Mobile network
Overview: OmniRoam Antennas from Waveform (Cellular Antennas | Wi-Fi Antennas)
Omnidirectional, outdoor antennas that come in different configurations and with different mounting options.
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.
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.
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Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Activating & Moving Data Plans on Cellular Devices – Compatibility, APNs & Configuring
There are a number of scenarios where RVers, cruisers, and other nomads may want to use a device on a different carrier than it was originally intended for. It is possible to use a device on another carrier – but more importantly, is it optimal? The answer, like so many things with mobile internet, is: “It depends.”
Peplink Synergy Mode: Connecting Multiple Routers Together
Peplink’s Synergy Mode, new as of firmware 8.3, allows you to integrate multiple Peplink Routers and manage them from a single dashboard. Our article goes over how to use this feature.
Mobile Internet & RV Boondocking or Boat Anchoring Out (Off Grid Connectivity)
Off-Grid Mobile Internet Connectivity for RVs and Boats.
Minimizing Data Usage & Managing Common Data Hogs
In this guide, we hope to provide you with the info necessary to locate a data hog in your mobile internet set-up, preemptively avoid a surprise limitation and navigate around slower speeds by reducing your usage.
Peplink Accessories from MobileMustHave
Peplink accessories…..
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.
Peplink SpeedFusion Relay Mode
SpeedFusion Relay lets you create a relay between your mobile Peplink router and a private network at a different location. Now discontinued.
Assessing Your Unique RV & Boat Mobile Internet Needs
There is no single technology for keeping online that is appropriate for all the different situations mobile folks might find themselves in. Each RVer or cruiser usually ends up with a slightly different approach that best fits their travel style, needs, technical comfort level, and budget. This guide will help you understand the considerations to keep in mind when deciding what equipment and plans you need to best meet your needs.
RV Driveway Surfing & Moochdocking Mobile Internet Tips
Getting internet access while staying on someone’s property has some unique challenges.
RV & Boat Antenna Installation for Cellular & Wi-Fi
Installation of mobile antennas can be tricky, especially since the components must be secure, unobtrusive, weatherproof, and abide by any height limitations. Additionally, running the necessary wires in an RV or boat can sometimes be difficult, and might force tradeoffs due to cable length limitations. Directionality can also be an issue since a mobile installation is, well, mobile! The “best” alignment at one location almost certainly will not be ideal at the next. Unlike a fixed location, mobile antenna installations need to account for all of these unique challenges!
Selecting an RV or Boat Mobile Router for Cellular, Wi-Fi and Satellite Integration
Nomads typically juggle multiple internet sources coming into their network. It takes a special kind of router to be able to interface with and share and manage these connections.
Using Peplink Wi-Fi as WAN, Access Points, CPEs & Synergy Mode
Many Peplink routers support Wi-Fi-as-WAN to use a remote Wi-Fi network as an upstream internet source. But it comes with trade-offs that may have you considering also using an access point.
Peplink PrimeCare – Extended Warranty, InControl, SpeedFusion, Synergy, vWAN
Peplink PrimeCare is Peplink’s support contract for some of their more consumer accessible routers. It comes free for the first year with most routers of interest to our RVing and boating audience – but should you renew?
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.
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.
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.
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Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of 