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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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Total Wireless New Unlimited Smartphone Plan Lineup With Unlimited, Throttled Mobile Hotspot Data
Verizon’s prepaid subsidiary, Total Wireless, launched a new lineup of unlimited smartphone plans, several of which include unlimited speed-capped mobile… Continue Reading
Starlink Roam, Residential and Standby Mode Price Increases!
Late last week, SpaceX quietly introduced a new Starlink Roam 300GB data plan at a very attractive $80/month price point…. Continue Reading
New Starlink Roam 300GB Plan For $80/mo – International Changes Coming?
Starlink quietly dropped a new Roam plan last night, and it’s the kind of plan we’ve been hoping would come… Continue Reading
Cricket Wireless Doubles Data on Simply Data Hotspot Plans, Adds Unlimited Tablet Plan
Cricket Wireless is a prepaid subsidiary of AT&T, and their Simply Data hotspot device plans have long been one of… Continue Reading
Starlink Rolls Out New Travel Registration Policy – Passport and Selfie Verification Required
Only a few short years ago, traveling internationally and staying connected typically meant tracking down a local SIM card and… Continue Reading
T-Mobile U.S. Pass – Prepaid eSIM Plans For U.S. Visitors With Up To 50 GB of Mobile Hotspot Data
Today, T-Mobile announced a new line of prepaid smartphone plans for international travelers visiting the U.S. and North America, available… Continue Reading
Verizon Increases Rates on Unlimited Ultimate Phone Plan and Some Monthly Add-On Perks
Verizon quietly rolled out some changes to its smartphone plan lineup. They increased the prices on their top-tier Unlimited Ultimate… Continue Reading
Starlink Adjusts Pricing for Global Priority and Local Priority Plans
Starlink has alerted customers via email that it is adjusting pricing on the Global Priority and Local Priority plans to… Continue Reading
T-Mobile And SpaceX Offer T-Satellite International Roaming In Canada And New Zealand
T-Mobile officially launched the Starlink-powered T-Satellite service back in July 2025 with basic text messaging, then expanded the service with… Continue Reading
MobileMustHave Revamps RoamLink Data Plan Lineup Offering More Options And Flexibility
MobileMustHave, our education and action partner, has revamped its RoamLink data plans to offer more tiers and flexible data options… Continue Reading
Inseego Launches MiFi PRO M4 5G Hotspot with Wi-Fi 7
Inseego is finally expanding its mobile hotspot lineup with a new series called the MiFi PRO M4. This is the… Continue Reading
New Glenn Fails To Deliver – A Setback For AST SpaceMobile and Amazon Leo
As we wrote about last week – there are currently three next-generation broadband satellite constellations under construction with ambitions of… Continue Reading
AT&T Launches Elite 2.0 Smartphone Plan With 250GB Of Mobile Hotspot And Included Tablet And Wearable Lines
A month ago, AT&T rolled out new consumer and business smartphone plans, and we noted that the top consumer Premium… Continue Reading
Netgear Becomes First Router Brand To Receive Conditional Approval From The FCC Router Ban – Mobile Hotspots Included
Back on March 23, 2026, the FCC added foreign-produced consumer-grade routers to the “Covered List”, effectively blocking new router models… Continue Reading
Amazon Leo Beats Out SpaceX to Acquire Globalstar – Partnering With Apple For Satellite Connected iPhones
In our last big satellite industry update in December, we reported on rumors that Apple’s satellite partner Globalstar was potentially… Continue Reading
New Pepwave 5G Adapter Gives Existing Routers an Easy 5G Upgrade
Peplink has announced a new Pepwave 5G Adapter, a compact external modem designed to add 5G cellular connectivity to existing… Continue Reading
Starlink Changes Demand Surcharge Policy for Standby Mode and Service Address Moves
Starlink has made two changes to how its one-time demand surcharges work, and both could catch some Residential users off… Continue Reading
SpaceX Forges “The One Network To Rule Them All” After Acquiring AT&T, T-Mobile, And Verizon In A Hostile Takeover
In our late 2025 satellite industry update on SpaceX’s move to compete with cell carriers, we mentioned that Elon Musk… Continue Reading
The FCC Bans New Consumer Wi-Fi Router Models Made Outside USA
With a surprise new order published late yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just dropped a bomb on Wi-Fi router… Continue Reading
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Review: Home Internet, Small Business Internet & AWAY Data Plans and Gateways by T-Mobile
T-Mobile’s home and small business data plans and gateway routers come with fixed-location and expensive mobile options.
Overview: Postpaid Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile’s postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.
Review: M3000 Series MiFi X Pro 5G by Inseego (Mobile Hotspot)
The Inseego MiFi X Pro 5G M3000 series are 5G mobile hotspot devices for Verizon and T-Mobile featuring Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6.
Overview: InHand Networks Gateways and Routers (Mobile Routers)
InHand Networks is a China-based electronics manufacturer that offers a variety of products including mobile and enterprise routers that are starting to become available from some North American vendors.
Product Line-Up: Entry-Level Mobile Hotspots (Mobile Hotspots)
A consolidated report on the major cellular carriers’ entry-level mobile hotspot devices.
Overview: Taoglas Paddle Antenna by Taoglas (Cellular Antenna)
Taoglas paddle antenna is an antenna that can covers the full 600MHz to 6000 MHz and is compact in size
Overview: UniFi 5G Routers and Modems by Ubiquiti (Cellular Routers)
BookmarkUbiquiti (and its UniFi product line) is best known for network infrastructure products like Wi-Fi access points, Ethernet switches, gateways/routers,… Continue Reading
Overview: Nighthawk Mobile Hotspot Cradle from Netgear (Accessory)
A cradle for Nighthawk mobile hotspots that allows long-term charging and support for two additional Ethernet ports.
Overview: Mudi 7 by GL.iNet (Mobile Hotspot)
GL.iNet’s feature-packed mobile hotspot with an X72 modem, Ethernet WAN/LAN, 2x USB ports, dual SIM and eSIM, and 2x antenna ports.
Review: Smart Routers and Mobile Hotspots by GL.iNet (Mobile Hotspot & Router)
GL-iNet routers, both cellular and non-cellular, strike a balance between cost and functionality.
Review: Netgear Nighthawk 5G M7/M7 Pro 5G Mobile Hotspots MH7150/MR7400 (Mobile Hotspot)
The Netgear Nighthawk M7 series is Netgear’s newest generation, using the X72/X75 modem and Wi-Fi 7. The M7 series is one of our Top Picks.
Overview: Connect M6E 5G Hotspot by Acer (Mobile Hotspots)
A global 5G mobile hotspot from Acer that can utilize physical and eSIMs and it also compatible with the SIMO virtual SIM system.
Review: Pepwave AP One Series Access Points by Peplink (Access Points)
Pepwave Wi-Fi access points for use with their routers.
Review: AT&T Prepaid (Cellular Data Plans)
AT&T’s direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans. Including our top pick data plan for hotspots and routers offering 100GB for $90/month.
Overview: Harvest Hosts, Escapees, Boondockers Welcome Data Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
Harvest Hosts, Escapees and Boondockers Welcome offer AT&T-based data plans for members with 200 or 300 GB of data throttled to 25 Mbps.
Overview: Alternative Global Hotspots and Cloud SIMs (Cellular Plans)
Global mobile hotspots with virtual SIMs that allow you to purchase passes for unlimited international use.
Overview: Waveform (Vendor)
A manufacturer and distributor of connectivity gear including antennas, boosters, modems, and routers.
Overview: RG3100 Series 5G Mobile Hotspots by Franklin (Mobile Hotspots)
The RG3100 series of 5G mobile hotspots is made by Franklin offer the X72 modem.
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: Pepwave 5G Dongle & 5G Adapter by Peplink (Cellular Adapter)
Peplink’s 5G Dongle & 5G Adapters provide cellular connectivity via USB or Ethernet to compatible routers and computers.
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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.
Peplink Cellular Data Performance Optimization Tips
Peplink routers have a collection of features that allow you to optimize your cellular data performance. This guide overviews using antennas, boosters, band selection and bonding & load balancing.
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.
Peplink Outbound Policies – Juggling Internet Traffic
Outbound policies are the method used by Peplink routers that allow you to control how any device on your network connects upstream to the internet.
5G Cellular Data Fundamentals for Mobile Internet
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.
Choosing Your Peplink Router for RV & Boat Travels
Choosing a Peplink Router for RV and boat travels can be a daunting task. Some considerations like modems, WAN & LAN features and power sources can help narrow it down.
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!
Understanding Cellular Modem Specifications (Mobile Routers, Hotspots, Phones)
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.
All About Cellular SIM Cards – Swapping, Resizing, Multi SIM, eSIM, Cloud SIM, Virtual SIM & More
Every modern mobile device has something known as a SIM card inside it that makes it visible to a cellular network, but while SIM cards are simple in concept, there are still some important things to be aware of before you set off to move your service around.
Fundamentals of Wi-Fi Technology – Wireless Networking
This guide explains what Wi-Fi is, and the many forms it comes in.
Verizon Grandfathered/Legacy Unlimited Data Plans (gUDP) – Care & Feeding
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.
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.
Mobile Internet Considerations For a Fixed Location, Extended Stay or Stationary Use
This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and Wi-Fi sources when you aren’t so mobile.
Video Conferencing & Broadcasting Over RV Mobile Internet
Video broadcasting or conferencing over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Facebook, or Twitch using mobile internet from an RV or Boat presents some unique challenges.
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.
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.
Metal RV Mobile Internet Considerations – Vans, Airstreams, Bus Conversions & Boats
This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and satellite sources when you are mobile.
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
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.
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