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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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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
Peplink Introduces the Antenna MAX – A Roof Mounted Antenna Enclosure That Aims To Eliminate Cable Loss
Cellular antennas perform best when mounted high up outdoors with a clear, unobstructed view in every direction – on the… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Launches First 5G “RedCap” Device – The TCL Linkport IK511 USB Modem
T-Mobile has launched an interesting new 5G data-only device, the TCL Linkport IK511. First announced on October 16th, the Linkport… Continue Reading
Waveform Introduces New OmniRoam Line of Antennas
Waveform has introduced a new line of mobile antennas for use with routers called OmniRoam. OmniRoam antennas are outdoor omnidirectional… Continue Reading
Winegard ConnecT OS – A Revamped and Modernized Firmware for the ConnecT and Gateway Routers
Winegard just released a major overhaul of the firmware for its mobile routers, which it is calling “ConnecT OS.” Customers… Continue Reading
Hurricane Milton Alert: Keep Connected When Cell Towers Go Down with Starlink and Apple!
In advance of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, and in response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene – SpaceX and T-Mobile… Continue Reading
Starlink Delays Eliminating Opt-In Mobile Priority Data Feature Until “Early 2025”
Starlink had previously announced that the ability to opt-in to Mobile Priority data on Roam plans would be going away… Continue Reading
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Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Product Lineup: Winegard & WiFiRanger (Cellular Modems | Mobile Routers | Long-Range WiFi | Vendor)
Overview of WiFiRanger and Winegard’s line of connectivity gear and routers.
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.
Overview: Winnebago Connect (Connected Vehicle)
Winnebago Connect is a fully integrated cellular, WiFi, smart control, and RV automation system that also offers cellular connectivity.
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Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
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.
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.
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Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of 