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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.

Starlink has sent an email to some US based customers alerting them that they qualify for a free Mini rental… Continue Reading

Starlink has emailed some customers whose hardware requires a firmware update by November 17, 2025, to remain functional on the… Continue Reading

Peplink is soon officially releasing an updated MAX BR1 Pro 5G router featuring an upgraded modem and a few additional… Continue Reading

In the past few weeks, several major stories have emerged that are seismically shaking up the cellular industry, with impacts… Continue Reading

T-Mobile officially launched the Starlink-powered T-Satellite service back in July with basic text messaging. Now, T-Mobile is offering support for… Continue Reading

Starlink sent out promotional emails and updated its app and website, reducing the price of the Mini dish to $299… Continue Reading

The Wireless Haven is out with a new model of its cellular adapter, which it’s calling the InvisaGig v1.2. The… Continue Reading

Today, Peplink adds another variation to their Antenna MAX line with the Antenna MAX Duo. Similar to the original Antenna… Continue Reading

Winegard is launching a new indoor router called the Basestation 5G, which is available for preorder with shipping expected the… Continue Reading

Yesterday, Apple announced this year’s batch of new iPhone models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max, and… Continue Reading

T-Mobile has rolled out a new business smartphone plan lineup, replacing the previous “Business Unlimited” lineup. There are three new… Continue Reading

SpaceX is celebrating today after a near-perfect Starship test flight last evening, including the first successful demonstration of the innovative… Continue Reading

Starlink is well known for sudden and unannounced changes to its terms and plan lineup, and today Starlink is true… Continue Reading

Visible, a prepaid subsidiary of Verizon offering low cost smartphone plans, has announced a way to combine accounts for a… Continue Reading

Starlink has discounted the Starlink Standard dish price by 50% bringing the cost to $175 (normally $349). It is not… Continue Reading

Mounting cellular antennas on a boat or RV typically requires an awkward bundle of coax antenna cables running between the… Continue Reading

Starlink has no doubt changed mobile internet connectivity, allowing users to have reliable high-speed internet anywhere in the US or… Continue Reading

Winegard has finally released a new and significantly updated version of the ConnectT all-in-one rooftop dome connectivity system, the ConnectT… Continue Reading

T-Mobile has typically always offered a trial program allowing customers to try out their network for free for a set… Continue Reading

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a deal between UScellular and T-Mobile that will result in UScellular ceasing to operate… Continue Reading

Peplink’s next generation cellular embedded router series offering Wi-Fi 6, advanced LAN features, 5G and LTE models.

Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offer cellular service, but do not own their own cellular networks. MVNOs lease capacity from the major carriers and resell it under their own branding.

Peplink offers many cellular embedded routers from consumer to enterprise level. Start here for an overview of the Pepwave product line-up.

AT&T’s direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans. Including our top pick data plan for hotspots and routers offering 100GB for $90/month.

AT&T’s prepaid data plans for RVs.

A subsidiary of AT&T offering prepaid smartphone & hotspot device plans including our top pick 150GB for $90/month Simply Data plan.

The InvisaGig is a cellular adapter that provides a 5G cellular data connection to almost any Ethernet device.

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.

Overview of WiFiRanger and Winegard’s line of connectivity gear and routers.

SpaceX’s high-speed, low-latency broadband Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

AT&T based MVNO targeting AARP members. They offer phone plans with data that can be used as mobile hotspot, but their biggest plan only has 50GB of high speed data..

Winegard / WiFiRanger’s interior mobile router options that include 5G or Cat-4 LTE modem options, depending on the model.

Verizon’s business plan options including unlimited smartphone plans and plans for tablets and data devices.

Verizon postpaid cellular phone, tablet & 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.

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. Inner Circle offers $5/mo discount up to 7 users.

T-Mobile’s home and small business data plans and gateway routers come with fixed-location and expensive mobile options.

T-Mobile’s postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.

The Peplink Antenna MAX series are roof-mounted enclosures that combines cellular, Wi-Fi, GPS antennas with a space for a Peplink router inside. The S-series has a Starlink Mini bundle solution.

The largest regional carrier in the U.S. offering plans that include nationwide roaming coverage. Acquired by T-Mobile in 2025.

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.

This resource article discusses the considerations and approaches to combining Starlink with cellular and Wi-Fi to get more reliability in your internet access.

There simply is no single cellular carrier network that works best everywhere that an RV or boat might travel to. This article is an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the current major cellular carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile & DIsh) in the U.S. as they relate to mobile internet for RVers, cruisers and frequent travelers seeking an on-the-go home internet replacement.

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.

Increasingly, auto and RV manufacturers are adding factory-installed options for internet access as standard or optional equipment. While a one-stop shopping solution can simplify the research phase, for the serious mobile internet user, these solutions may have compromises that make them less than ideal as a home internet replacement

There is no one-size-fits-most solution to mobile internet for RVers, boaters, and nomads. We feel the best strategy is to understand YOUR needs and have a fundamental understanding of the challenges of mobile internet and the options available. This allows you to build the most ideal mobile internet setup for you.

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.

BookmarkThe History and Future of Cellular Technology The incredible pace of cellular technology evolution over the past decades has been… Continue Reading

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.

SpaceX’s Starlink – the insanely ambitious satellite constellation launched by Elon Musk with the goal of delivering broadband satellite internet to even the most remote locations. A very popular option for portable and mobile Internet access for RVs and boats, with a lot of considerations to make.

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.

This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and satellite sources when you are mobile.

For those who rely on mobile internet, it can be very important to research what to expect for cellular connectivity before heading out to a new location. While there is no single source that will give you a definitive answer, there are several tools available to help.

A SIM Injector allows you to set up a library of SIM cards that can be assigned to multiple modems inside most Peplink Routers.

Cellular Frequency Basics

BookmarkRouter Cellular Data Plans Finding suitable cellular data plans to meet home and work mobile internet needs while RVing or… Continue Reading

There simply is no single best mobile internet plan, device, or set-up that works everywhere. If you intend to be mobile, you’ll need multiple options onboard to deploy.

Starlink offers several types of data plans – from Roam, Residential and Priority levels. This guide dives deeper into understanding the trade-offs for different use cases for nomadic travels.

Peplink routers have a lot of features. This guide is here to help get you started with your Peplink device’s settings, with mobile internet in mind.

Peplink Routers can be a central conductor of multiple WAN/internet sources to create a reliable redundant internet setup using embedded cellular modems, external cellular devices, Starlink, wired internet or Wi-Fi as WAN.
Mobile internet options are constantly changing. We offer multiple ways to keep up to date and help make MIRC possible.
Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of Technomadia.com.
The Mobile Internet Resource Center is focused on providing unbiased information and education on mobile internet options for USA based RVers, cruisers and nomads. We research the options and analyze industry news... so you can focus on what drives you.
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