Visible is now offering potential customers with Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel eSIM capable phones a 15-day free trial of service. Visible has had a free-trial available for iPhone users for more than18 months now.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Adds Sercomm 5G Router With Antenna Ports And An Optional External Antenna
T-Mobile Home Internet is out with another router option that has external antenna ports – the Sercomm G4SE, as well… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Forcing Customers on Older Smartphone Plans To Upgrade Unless They Opt Out
T-Mobile is about to disappoint many of its “Un-Carrier” customers by making an unpopular move: customers on some older smartphone… Continue Reading
Next Generation Qualcomm X62 Modems Coming to Peplink Routers, At Last!
We’ve just been informed that the first shipments of Peplink routers with Qualcomm X62 modems are inbound – bringing a… Continue Reading
Winegard Releases New Firmware for ConnecT Rooftop Systems and Air360+ Gateway Routers
Winegard just released a major new update to the firmware for its mobile connectivity gear, including the ConnecT series of… Continue Reading
Peplink Introduces New Mobility 82G Antenna
Peplink has an introduced a new product to their Mobility lineup of antennas – the Mobility 82G. The Mobility 82G… Continue Reading
Peplink Firmware 8.4 Brings “Supercharged” Starlink Integration, Other Updates
Today, cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink released version 8.4 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. We’ve been… Continue Reading
Starlink No Longer has a Waitlist for Standard Service, and 10 MPH Speed Enforcement Update
Starlink updated its Starlink Availability Map to show there are no longer any waitlisted areas in the entire US for… Continue Reading
Starlink’s New Lower-Cost $140/mo Priority Data Plan – A Surprisingly Intriguing Option For Nomads
SpaceX quietly introduced a new, more affordable tier of its Priority plan that, on it surface, seems to be targeting… Continue Reading
SpaceX Receives FCC Approval For Two New Starlink Receivers
SpaceX has received FCC approval for two new Starlink Receivers. In a previous story: SpaceX Files With FCC For New… Continue Reading
AT&T Business Revamps Smartphone Plan Lineup – Including New Unlimited Premium Plan with 200GB Hotspot Data
AT&T Business recently revamped its lineup of smartphone plans – including the new top-tier Unlimited Premium plan – with a… Continue Reading
iPhone 15 Brings Minor Mobile Internet Enhancements & Roadside Assistance via Satellite
Yesterday, Apple announced this year’s batch of new iPhone models – the mainstream iPhone 15 and large-screen iPhone 15 Plus,… Continue Reading
New Arcadyan G4AR Gateway Router For T-Mobile Home/Small Business Internet Includes Antenna Ports
T-Mobile recently released another new gateway router for its Home and Small Business Internet service. The new gateway is the… Continue Reading
Starlink In Motion 10 MPH Speed Limit Enforcement – Coming October 1st
UPDATE (9/7/2023): Winegard has now let us know that Mobile Priority plans will NOT be getting unlimited in motion usage… Continue Reading
Verizon Announces New Unlimited Ultimate Smartphone Plan With 60GB Of Personal Mobile Hotspot
Verizon quietly announced a new smartphone plan option to its lineup of myPlan offerings – Unlimited Ultimate, which will be… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Announces New Go5G Next Plan With Ability to Upgrade Devices Every Year
T-Mobile just announced a new plan option – Go5G Next. The new Go5G Next plan offers all of the same… Continue Reading
Starlink Releases New Gen 3 Router – Currently By Invite Only
Starlink has added a new Gen 3 router to their FAQ with a setup guide for all versions of the… Continue Reading
The T-Mobile Business $15/Month Unlimited Tablet Promotion Available Online
Note: This article has been revised to note that the plan is not eligible for a $5/month autopay discount. When… Continue Reading
Visible Lowers Price of Basic Plan to $25
Visible, Verizon’s prepaid brand, has lowered the price of their Visible Basic plan – from $30 to $25 a month…. Continue Reading
T-Mobile Changes Global Plus 15GB Add-on, Removing Unlimited Domestic Hotspot
T-Mobile has reportedly changed one of our Top Pick data plan options for T-Mobile – the Global Plus 15GB add-on… Continue Reading
Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
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: GL Smart Routers by GL.iNet (Mobile Hotspot & Router)
GL-iNet routers, both cellular and non-cellular, striking a balance between cost and functionality.
Review: MAX Transit Duo Pro by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Peplink’s dual LTE modem router on their Pro chassis with Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi 6.
Review: MAX Adapter by Peplink
The Peplink MAX Adapter includes a cellular modem & antennas ports for USB tethering to compatible routers and computers.
Overview: MVNO Prepaid Smartphone Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
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.
Overview: Mr Aberthon (Vendor)
A third-party seller of cellular data devices.
Overview: eBay (Vendor)
eBay is an online auction and shopping website offering a wide range of products.
Overview: Amazon (Vendor)
Amazon is the largest Internet-based retailer in the world.
Overview: Wilson Amplifiers – weBoost (Vendor)
Reseller of WeBoost products with many years of experience.
Overview: The RV IT Guy (Cellular Data Plans & Vendors)
A unique vendor providing remote tech support and unlimited data plans to the nomadic community
Overview: 5GStore (Vendor)
Reliable reseller of mobile routers, cellular boosters, and antennas.
Product Lineup: weBoost by Wilson Electronics (Mobile Cellular Boosters | Cellular Antennas | Vendor)
weBoost offers several models of cellular boosters & antennas for RVs, boats and vehicles. Start here for an overview of their product line up.
Vendor Overview: Sea-Tech Systems (Vendor)
Sea-Tech Systems is a vendor focused on marine communication equipment and consulting.
Overview: Powerful Signal (Vendor)
Reseller of cellular boosters.
Overview: Waveform (Vendor)
Distributor of cellular boosters and antennas.
Overview: Internet On The Go (Vendor)
Pepwave vendor and cellular service reseller.
Overview: Onboard Wireless
Purveyor of Pepwave products, cellular boosters, Wi-Fi extenders, antennas, and mounting solutions – with a focus on marine applications.
Overview: RV Mobile Connect (Vendor)
RV Mobile Connect sells mobile connectivity packages of Cradlepoint routers and Parsec antennas.
Overview: FlagPole Buddy Mounts (Vendor/Products)
Maker and seller of accessory mounting solutions for RVs, which can be used to mount mobile internet gear like antennas or Starlink equipment.
Overview: The Wireless Haven (Vendor)
The Wireless Haven is a purveyor of routers, modems, and antennas and also runs the LTE Hacks forums.
Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Video Conferencing & Broadcasting Over RV Mobile Internet
Video broadcasting or conferencing over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Facebook, Twiitch or Skype using mobile internet from an RV or Boat presents some unique challenges.
Cellular Evolution: 2G Thru 5G, And Beyond!
BookmarkThe History and Future of Cellular Technology The incredible pace of cellular technology evolution over the past decades has been… Continue Reading
Using Cellular Data for Mobile Internet
This guide leads to our Cellular Resources curated list.
Top Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers – Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile
Today’s RVer or boater needs a near home internet replacement while traveling. They’re working from ‘home’, remote learning, researching the next stop, banking, keeping entertained and staying in touch with friends & family – all of which require internet access.
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.
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.
Networking Basics 101 For RV Mobile Internet Users
In this guide, we aim to provide you a primer on networks from a mobile internet perspective – what they are and how they work – along with useful and simple definitions for all the arcane network terminology.
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.
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.
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 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.
Peplink Multi WAN: Combining Multiple Internet Sources
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.
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!
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.
Understanding MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) – Cellular Speed & Booster Implications
What is MIMO is, how does it work, and how it can be used to enhance cellular speeds? MIMO has the potential to make finding great mobile internet on the road an easier experience for RVers and Cruisers.
Approaches & Strategies to Create Your RV Mobile Internet Setup
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.
Optimizing Social Media Apps for Minimal Data Use – Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok
This guide will show you how to set up different social media platforms to use the minimal amount of data, and to give you guidance on which platforms to use caution with when using mobile internet WiFi sources like mobile hotspots.
Antenna Ground Plane Theory for RV and Boat Cellular Connectivity
Many antennas have a ground plane built in, but in particular magnetic mounted antennas (often kitted with mobile boosters) require one be provided. These antennas are specifically designed for automobile use, and being placed on the roof of a metal car or truck. The magnet keeps them connected to the metal roof, however, what a lot of folks don’t realize is that the metal roof is also serving as the ground plane – an integral part of the antenna’s performance. Most RVs and boats don’t have a metal roof. So what can you do?
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?
Peplink vWAN (Virtual WAN) – Using a LAN Ethernet Port as WAN
Peplink Virtual WAN ports allow you to assign any spare Ethernet LAN port on your router to be an additional Ethernet WAN port.