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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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AT&T Business Wireless Broadband Plans Now Always Deprioritized
AT&T’s Business Wireless Broadband plans have long been a Top Pick for providing unlimited but speed-capped data on AT&T’s network…. Continue Reading
weBoost Updates Its RV Cellular Booster Line With A New And More Flexible “Drive Reach RV II” Kit
Cellular booster company, weBoost, has updated some of its mobile booster kits. The biggest change is that the Drive Reach… Continue Reading
Insty Connect Releases Updated System With Multi-WAN Capabilities Including Speedify Bonding
Insty Connect is a small family-run company that provides a cellular connectivity system focused on the RV market. The Insty… Continue Reading
Starlink Revamps Data Plans and Raises Prices, Again! Roam Now $165/month – But Includes International & In-Motion Use
SpaceX is overhauling Starlink mobile service plans yet again – changing features and raising prices. Depending on the type of… Continue Reading
iPhone 16 Brings Wi-Fi 7, Messaging via Satellite, and an Odd Cellular Regression
Yesterday, Apple announced this year’s batch of new iPhone models – the mainstream iPhone 16, the large-screen iPhone 16 Plus,… Continue Reading
New AT&T Flagship Mobile Hotspot Launched – The Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro, The First Hotspot With An X75 Modem
AT&T and Netgear today launched a new flagship 5G mobile hotspot – the Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro. This is the… Continue Reading
Peplink MAX Transit Duo Pro Router Now Comes With Updated Cat-12 Modems And A Higher Price
Peplink has quietly rolled out an unannounced change to its dual-modem LTE router, the Max Transit Duo Pro. Until now,… Continue Reading
Verizon Decreases Autopay Discount By 50% On Many Legacy Smartphone Plans
Verizon sent out notices to customers of many types of retired smartphone plans that their autopay discount would be cut… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Resource Center Tenth Anniversary – Retrospective
It is hard to believe – but the Mobile Internet Resource Center is turning ten years old this month! We… Continue Reading
Peplink Firmware 8.5 Released – Starlink Optimizations & Minor Updates
Today, cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink released version 8.5 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. The headline… Continue Reading
Verizon Releases A New 5G Mobile Hotspot – The Orbic Speed X 5G
Verizon released a new 5G mobile hotspot device, the Speed X 5G, by Orbic. This new hotspot is a mid-range… Continue Reading
MobileMustHave Launches Multi-Carrier RoamLink Data Plans, and RoamLink Connect Hardware Rental
MobileMustHave last week launched “RoamLink” – a new multi-carrier cellular plan that roams onto Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular… Continue Reading
Starlink Gen 3 Standard Hardware on Sale for $299 For All Thru Oct 5, 2024
Starlink is getting more aggressive with its hardwire price and has now put the Gen 3 Standard hardware on sale… Continue Reading
US Mobile Adds AT&T Network, and the Ability to Switch Between Networks
US Mobile is an MVNO that has long offered plans on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks. As of August 2024,… Continue Reading
The T-Mobile AWAY Plan – A Mobile-Friendly Option For RVers And Nomads – Finally Launches
T-Mobile has finally launched the AWAY plans, which are aimed explicitly at RVers, nomads, and other frequent travelers. The AWAY… Continue Reading
New Visible Promo – Up to $10 Off Through August 21
Visible is a prepaid subsidiary of Verizon that offers two phone plans. Their plans tend to be very popular in… Continue Reading
Dish Wireless Repositions Boost Brands – Boost Infinite is Now Boost Mobile
Dish Wireless has repositioned their two Boost brands – Boost Mobile and Boost Infinite – to now both fall under… Continue Reading
Verizon Prepaid Brand Total Wireless Now Offers A 100GB Data Plan For $45/Month
Verizon owns several prepaid brands under their Tracfone brand, one of which is Total Wireless (formerly known as “Total by… Continue Reading
Peplink Releases the MAX BR2 – A Low-Performance Dual-Modem Router
Today, Peplink officially released a new dual modem router option, the MAX BR2, priced at $599. This router has some… Continue Reading
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Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
CASEANT 4×4 MIMO Antenna by Panorama (Cellular Antennas)
An omnidirectional panel 4×4 MIMO antenna that supports Wi-Fi 6E
Review: Cellular Routers & Data Plans For Fixed Wireless Residential and Business Service by Verizon, AT&T, and UScellular
Cellular-based home internet service providing a router and unlimited data for fixed locations only.
Overview: Prepaid Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile’s direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans, and prepaid subsidiaries Ultra Mobile and Mint Mobile.
Review: MAX BR1 Mini & BR2 by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Peplink’s budget mobile routers designed for basic connectivity.
Amplimax Ultra from Elsys (Mobile Cellular Router)
The ELSYS AMPLIMAX Ultra is a 5G CPE with an x62 modem integrated with a 4×4 antenna.
Review: Husky and Great Pyrenees Omni-Directional Antennas by Parsec (Cellular Antenna)
The Parsec Husky and Great Pyrenees are a high-performance, omnidirectional combination antennas that are 5G ready for sub-6GHz frequencies.
Overview: Globalstar Sat-Fi 2 (Satellite Internet)
Satellite powered Wi-Fi personal hotspot supporting voice & data.
8 x 8 MIMO Antenna by Quectel (Cellular Antennas)
The Quectel 8×8 MIMO Panel Antenna that is certified for frequencies from 600MHz to 6000MHz.
Overview: Business Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile offers a line of plans for small business customers that are priced similarly to their consumer plans but offer more features & benefits.
Overview: Metro by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
Metro by T-Mobile, T-Mobile’s prepaid subsidiary, offers smartphone and data plans.
Overview: Perle Cellular Routers and Gateways (Mobile Router)
Perle is a Candian company that makes high-end networking products, including a couple of expensive cellular routers/gateways that might be of interest to nomads with extremely specific needs.
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.
Review: Mini Magnet “Stubby” Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s default stubby magnetic mounted mobile antenna shipped with their boosters.
Overview: Cable Owned MVNOs – Spectrum, Xfinity, and Cox (Cellular Data Plans)
Cable companies that offer mobile service to their subscribers, only in markets where they offer cable service and to existing customers.
Overview: Consumer Cellular (Cellular Data Plans)
AT&T based MVNO targeting AARP members offering flexible phone plans with data that can be used for tethering/mobile hotspot.
Review: MAX HD Dome Series by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Integrated and weatherproof rooftop cellular modems for high-end applications.
Overview: Basecamp Router Enclosure from MMH (Accessory)
Basecamp is a router enclosure designed by MobileMustHave to allow Peplink routers to use Winegard factory-install rooftop antennas.
Overview: WiFi In Motion (Vendor | Cellular Data Plans)
Reseller of data plans and equipment.
Review: Peplink B One Router Series by Peplink (Mobile Router)
The Peplink B One is a multi-WAN router featuring Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB cellular tethering for WAN and Wi-Fi 6. It comes without a cellular modem or with an embedded 5G modem.
Overview: Third-Party POE Adapters for Starlink (Satellite)
There are some third party companies that produce accessories made to work with Starlink equipment.
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Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Using Mobile Internet In Motion while Driving an RV or Boat
This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and satellite sources when you are mobile.
Mobile Satellite Internet & Communication Options for RV and Boat Use
There are places far beyond Wi-Fi or cellular coverage, where only a satellite far above can keep you online. As fun as it is to fantasize about connectivity everywhere, today’s typical geostationary satellite options come with many tradeoffs to consider. But exciting stuff is (literally!) on the launching pad. These options will hopefully eventually prove to be mobile-friendly for RVs and boats.
Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Technology – Wireless Networking
This guide explains what Wi-Fi is, and the many forms it comes in.
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.
Troubleshooting Mobile Internet – Tips & Procedures For When Cellular, Wi-Fi or Satellite Isn’t Working Well
What to check when your mobile internet isn’t working as well as you’d like. Troubleshooting tips for signal strength, equipment setup, signal enhancing methods, and location-specific challenges.
Peplink and Starlink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Reliable Solutions
Mobile routers by Peplink offer some great features to act as a center conductor between Starlink and other mobile internet sources like cellular, Ethernet and Wi-Fi as WAN.
Selecting a Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop as part of a Mobile Internet Solution
Choosing a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is a personal decision, and there is no universal best pick but we can share some tips for consideration in selecting your personal devices for RVer and cruiser mobile internet optimization.
Testing Internet Speeds & Performance for Mobile Connectivity
Testing internet speeds allows you to measure your real-world performance to know if your signal enhancing efforts are having an impact on your mobile internet setup.
Understanding Cellular Frequencies for Mobile Internet Connectivity
Cellular Frequency Basics
Peplink SpeedFusion Relay
SpeedFusion Relay lets you create a relay between your mobile Peplink router and a private network at a different location
Working Remotely Using Mobile Internet from an RV or Boat
Working remotely while traveling in an RV or boat makes internet not a luxury – but essential. Remote work from an RV or boat requires some additional considerations for creating a redundant and reliable setup.
Keeping Connected in the Bahamas – A Cruiser’s Mobile Internet Guide
For U.S.-based cruisers and nomads hopping over to the Bahamas, the options to keep connected keep getting better and better.
Online Gaming over RV & Boat Mobile Internet Connections – Cellular, Wi-Fi & Satellite
Do you love to play online games, but aren’t sure how to play them over mobile internet? This guide will show that gaming on the road is definitely possible, even with the limitations of mobile internet.
Overview of the Starlink App
The Starlink app has several key functions that we’ll go over in this guide including the built in speed test function, visibility viewer, and others.
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.
Mobile Hotspot Batteries – Protecting from Heat, Preventing Swelling, Prolonging Life & Replacement
Over time, exposure to heat can cause your more expensive devices – such as smartphones and MiFi/Jetpacks and hotspots – to start to have issues.
Family & Kids Mobile Internet Considerations for Homeschooling & Remote Learning
We cover the mobile internet needs of nomadic families, providing guidelines, factors to consider, and some specific examples to give you the information to make sound mobile internet decisions based on your particular family composition and priorities.
Mobile Internet Options for Canadian RV & Boat Travelers
This guide is to help guide Canadian-based nomads traveling both within Canada, and also those venturing south of their border into the U.S. find solutions for keeping connected.
Keeping Connected in Mexico – RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options
From public Wi-Fi to utilizing the roaming included on U.S.-based cellular plans to acquiring a local SIM – staying connected while traveling to Mexico is possible.
Mounting the Starlink Dish on an RV or Boat
This article goes over different installations options for Starlink.
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Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of 