Verizon announced a new lineup of postpaid consumer smartphone plans that significantly depart from their previous plans and those offered… Continue Reading
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Peplink Lowers Price of MAX BR1 Mini Cat-7 Model to $399
Peplink has lowered the price of the MAX BR1 Mini Cat-7 model – from $479 to $399. The MAX BR1… Continue Reading
Netgear Releases Unlocked, All-Carrier Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G Mobile Hotspot
Netgear released an unlocked, multi-carrier version of its flagship mobile hotspot today – the Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G MR6550.
Starlink Revamps Its Plans & Service Priority Levels – Big Impacts For Mobile Users
SpaceX made some significant changes to its Starlink plans yesterday – simplifying what had been an increasingly complex range of… Continue Reading
Starlink Confirms Residential + Portability is Grandfathered for Existing Customers
Starlink sent an email to all Starlink Residential users with portability currently enabled letting them know they can continue to… Continue Reading
Starlink Adds Option to Change From Roam to Residential Service
An unexpected, but welcome change has happened at Starlink under the account management options. Starlink Roam users are noticing that… Continue Reading
Peplink Adds Features to the MAX BR1 Mini with PrimeCare
With the 8.3.1 firmware update, Peplink is adding additional features to the MAX BR1 Mini and Mini Core routers on… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Announces Two New Smartphone Plans – Go5G and Go5G Plus With More Hotspot and Canada/Mexico Data
T-Mobile announced two new smartphone plans as part of a hyped “uncarrier” announcement today, which will be available starting April… Continue Reading
Starlink Introduces Its Most Affordable Maritime Data Plan Yet: $250/mo for 50GB Priority Global Data
SpaceX’s Starlink Maritime service was first introduced with equipment and plans priced to be most suitable for commercial usage, cruise… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Business Tablet Promo – $15/Month For Unlimited Data And 10GB Of Mobile Hotspot
For much of last year, T-Mobile Business offered a fantastic $10/month business tablet promotion that was one of our Top… Continue Reading
Cricket Wireless Promotion: Adds 50GB of Bonus Data to Simply Data Plans
Cricket Wireless, a prepaid subsidiary brand owned by AT&T, quietly rolled out a promotion for its Simply Data plans, adding… Continue Reading
FMCA Tech Connect+ Benefit Now Offers a Verizon ‘Accelerate’ Data Plan And Updates The AT&T Option
The FMCA rolled out a new Tech Connect Verizon data plan option and updated the existing AT&T data plan options,… Continue Reading
Google Fi No Longer Officially Using UScellular Network
Google Fi is an MVNO from Google. When first introduced in 2015 (as Project Fi), it ran on two networks… Continue Reading
Starlink Business Adds Two New Tiers Of Service
The Starlink Business was originally only offered with a single tier of service for $500/mo and originally unlimited data. Since… Continue Reading
Starlink Maritime Adds A Cheaper Plan Option
Starlink Maritime officially released their first maritime plan in July 2022. It was awesome to finally have a Starlink plan… Continue Reading
T-Mobile to Acquire Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile
T-Mobile announced it will purchase Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, which are prepaid wireless brands, and Plum, a wireless wholesaler… Continue Reading
Calyx Institute Offers Inseego MiFi X Pro with Sustainer Membership
The Calyx Institute has replaced the Inseego M2000 with the Inseego MiFi X Pro 5G mobile hotspot device with their… Continue Reading
Starlink For RVs Is Now Starlink Roam – Global Coverage Option, Geo-Fenced To Land Use Only
It has been less than a month since SpaceX increased the price of the Starlink for RVs service and eliminated… Continue Reading
SpaceX Files With FCC For New Smaller “Version 2” Starlink Receivers
Starlink’s current lineup of hardware consists of two different antenna sizes. But new filings with the FCC this week indicate… Continue Reading
SpaceX Begins Launching V2 Mini Starlink Satellites With 4x Capacity
Earlier this week, SpaceX launched the first 21 satellites that will begin to build the second generation Starlink constellation. This… Continue Reading
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Review: weBoost Drive X / 4G-X Vehicle, OTR and RV Kits (Mobile Cellular Booster)
weBoost’s former flagship mobile booster available in multiple antenna kits, one specifically for RV use.
Review: Pepwave Device Connector by Peplink (Long-Range Wi-Fi)
Now discontinued. The Device Connector is designed to enable long-range Wi-Fi-as-WAN access, and incorporates many other features.
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.
Product Lineup: WiFiRanger (Cellular Modems | Mobile Routers | Long-Range WiFi | Vendor)
Overview of WiFiRanger’s line of Wi-Fi extending gear and routers.
Review: Pepwave Mobility Antennas by Peplink (Cellular Antennas)
Peplink’s line of omnidirectional, dome antennas, formerly known as ‘Puma’.
Overview: Speedify (Accessory)
An inexpensive connection bonding service and VPN.
Review: 4G Omni Building Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s 4G Omni Antenna, also packaged with 4G-X RV Cellular Booster Kit.
Overview: Business Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s business plan options including unlimited smartphone plans and plans for tablets and data devices.
Overview: NMO Fleet Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
An omni-directional NMO-mount antenna covering offering up to 3.2 dBi gain for 3G/4G cellular boosters.
Review: InvisaGig Cellular Adapter
The InvisaGig is a cellular adapter that provides a 5G cellular data connection to almost any Ethernet device.
Review: Multi-Band Panel Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
weBoost’s multi-band directional panel antenna for poles & windows.
Review: Spitz AX and Puli AX by GL.iNet (Mobile Router)
A multi-WAN cellular router with Wi-Fi 6 support and either a Cat-16 or a Cat-19/5G (X62) modem.
Overview: Built-in Connected Car Systems
Connected cars with built-in cellular data connections designed to power a range of services including in-car Wi-Fi connectivity.
Review: Teltonika Routers (Mobile Routers)
Teltonika mobile cellular routers provide robust features but only a few models have advanced modems.
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.
Overview: Verizon Home Internet Plans & Gateway Devices
Verizon’s Home Internet service is intended for fixed locations, but Verizon does not currently appear to be actively enforcing this. $25-$70/mo for unlimited data. Use in provided gateway device required.
Overview: BEConnected Routers (Mobile Routers)
BEC Technologies offer a variety of routers, including 5G cellular embedded options with advanced modems.
Review: Pepwave Surf SOHO MK3 by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Product Discontinued. The Surf SOHO by Peplink is a non-cellular embedded router featuring WiFi and USB cellular tethering WAN – as well as 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet LAN.
Review: 4G Marine Antenna by weBoost (Cellular Antennas)
A durable, omni-directional antenna created especially for marine applications.
Overview: Prepaid by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s prepaid direct offers plans for smartphones and data only devices, including our top pick 30GB Jetpack plan for $65/mo.
Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Mobile Cellular Antennas for RVs and Boats
Antennas are an essential component of any mobile internet arsenal that is based on cellular.
The Definitive Guide to Cellular Booster Registration
We’ve done the research and have tracked down all the critical details for cellular booster registration for all the major carriers.
Selecting an RV or Boat Mobile Router for Cellular, Wi-Fi and Satellite Integration
Nomads typically juggle multiple internet sources coming into their network. It takes a special kind of router to be able to interface with and share and manage these connections.
Verizon Prepaid Unlimited Data Hotspot Jetpack Plan (pUDP) – Legacy/Retired
Verizon’s Prepaid Unlimited Hotspot Data Plan (pUDP) is grandfathered, and not open to new customers. This guide will help you keep that plan in good standing.
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.
Mobile Internet & RV Boondocking or Boat Anchoring Out (Off Grid Connectivity)
Off-Grid Mobile Internet Connectivity for RVs and Boats.
Mobile Cellular Boosters for RV & Boat Internet
Cellular Boosters for Mobile Data Performance Boosters are a popular (and pricey) option to get a better cellular signal for stabilizing cellular signals.
Mobile Internet System Installation for RV and Boat – Tech Cabinet Approach
This guide covers considerations for placement of your gear, getting power to your gear, and ventilation. It also introduces our preferred installation approach: the technology cabinet to centralize your gear in one spot.
Getting Lots of Cellular Data: Unlimited and High Cap Cellular Data Plans For Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
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.
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.
RV and Boat Remote Monitoring & Access Over Mobile Internet
Whether you’re running security cameras to check in on your RV or boat while out exploring, desiring remote access to home automation systems, checking in on pets, or checking in on a home you’ve left in storage – remote monitoring while using mobile internet has some unique challenges.
Thinking Outside the Box: Alternatives to Traditional Mobile Internet Options
If you are willing to be creative and flexible, these options may help you stay connected when more traditional and common internet sources aren’t available.
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.
Selecting Cellular & Wi-FI Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Adapters for RV and Boats
Ethernet, Coax, SMA, SMB, FME, N, TS-9, and more! One of the most confusing aspects of hooking up mobile internet gear is figuring out what cables, connectors, and adapters are needed.
Great Loop Mobile Internet Tips for Keeping Connected while Cruising
BookmarkThe Great Loop & Mobile Internet The Great Loop is an amazing adventure by boat: circumnavigating the eastern half of… Continue Reading
RV & Boat Antenna Installation for Cellular & Wi-Fi
Installation of mobile antennas can be tricky, especially since the components must be secure, unobtrusive, weatherproof, and abide by any height limitations. Additionally, running the necessary wires in an RV or boat can sometimes be difficult, and might force tradeoffs due to cable length limitations. Directionality can also be an issue since a mobile installation is, well, mobile! The “best” alignment at one location almost certainly will not be ideal at the next. Unlike a fixed location, mobile antenna installations need to account for all of these unique challenges!
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.
[Complete] Mobile Hotspot & TS9 MIMO, Puma 401 vs Mobile Mark, Peplink Router/Modems, Netgear Orbi, Moxee (Summer 2020)
BookmarkField Testing Lab Report We are conducting another round of cellular signal enhancing options for mobile hotspot devices and routers… Continue Reading
[Complete] Pepwave MAX Transit Duo vs WiFiRanger Converge, Winegard ConnecT 2.0, Poynting vs Mobile Mark vs BoatAnt MIMO Antennas (Fall/Winter 2019/2020)
BookmarkField Testing Lab Report Started: October 2019, Done We conducted several rounds of testing over the 2019/2020 winter of some… Continue Reading
[Complete] Cellular Booster Intensive – weBoost Drive Reach, SolidRF RV Pro, Cel-Fi Go-M vs weBoost 4G-X (Summer/Fall 2019)
BookmarkField Testing Lab Report We have completed our initial round of testing of some brand new mobile booster options to… Continue Reading