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

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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.
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
At a live streamed event on June 23rd to celebrate being crowned the “Best Mobile Network” by Ookla (the SpeedTest.net… Continue Reading
T-Mobile recently made some changes to its lineup of data-only plans, including improving one of our Top Pick plans. T-Mobile… Continue Reading
When Starlink massively revamped its Priority plans back in March, one question that remained open was whether Starlink would continue… Continue Reading
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.
Winegard’s second attempt at a roof-mounted router, offering options for Wi-Fi extending and cellular integration and even an integrated OTA TV option.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peplink offers a lot of key features in their mobile routers that sets them apart from other mobile router options on the market.
Peplink offers a lot of key features in their mobile routers that sets them apart from other mobile router options on the market.
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.
Can you keep online from an RV or boat without relying on Starlink? Absolutely! From cellular to Wi-Fi hotspots to satellite communicators, there are options.
Choosing a smartphone, tablet, or laptop is a personal decision, and there is no universal best pick but we can share some tips for consideration in selecting your personal devices for RVer and cruiser mobile internet optimization.
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.
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
This assessment workshop is intended to help you understand your mobile internet needs, and we feel it important that you… Continue Reading
The Starlink app can give a user lots of information about how the Starlink is performing, any error messages from the dish, network devices, statistics with up time and outages and several settings that can be set.
Starlink operates best when there are no obstructions in line of site of Dishy. Starlink’s App for iOS and Android has an Obstruction Finder that will scan the sky and show you where there are obstructions that can cause drop-outs.
Learn how to use the Obstruction Finder App to anticipate drop outs so you can avoid them.
Starlink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resources Starlink satellite service is a game changer for mobile internet for RVers… Continue Reading
Starlink Standard or Starlink Flat High Performance Dish? Which is right for your RV or boating satellite internet connectivity needs?
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
This collection of articles brings together all of our content on configuring and utilizing Starlink as a part of a mobile internet solution for nomads.
MIRC Events: Q&As, Webinars, Workshops and Presentations Subscribe to Calendar Get Event Details Throughout the month, we offer our MIAs… Continue Reading
This article goes over different installation options for using Starlink in a mobile environment – from temporary mounting on poles, ground deployments to permanent installation on rooftops.
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Traveling outside the USA for a bit? Find all our guides to connectivity for Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and beyond.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about MIRC Here is a list of frequently asked questions that we received at the… Continue Reading
The Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers Welcome to our central resource page for data plans, highlighting the… Continue Reading
The Starlink app can give a user lots of information about how the Starlink is performing, any error messages from the dish, network devices, statistics with up time and outages and several settings that can be set.
While Starlink is a great source of internet for use in a portable fashion while RVing or boat – it’s not always ideal in every situation. Which means many may want to also use other sources of internet like cellular or Wi-Fi to complement satellite.
This resource article goes over considerations and approaches to combining Starlink with cellular and Wi-Fi.
Starlink’s Ethernet Bypass Mode allows you to bypass Starlink’s indoor router, letting your own router of choice communicate directly with the Starlink network. Here’s how to do it.
Peplink routers are a popular option for RVers and boaters. This collection of resources is designed to help our consumer based audience with selecting and configuring this enterprise class gear.
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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