At a live streamed event yesterday to celebrate being crowned the “Best Mobile Network” by Ookla (the SpeedTest.net company) -… 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.
At a live streamed event yesterday to celebrate being crowned the “Best Mobile Network” by Ookla (the SpeedTest.net company) -… 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
AT&T has added its “Turbo” option to the top-tier Business Unlimited Premium Smartphone Plan. The “Turbo” option was first launched… Continue Reading
Router manufacturer Peplink has launched a new SpeedFusion Connect App that lets those connecting via iOS or Android phones experience… Continue Reading
Starlink has released a new performance-oriented user terminal, one that is expected to replace the Flat High Performance dish. The… Continue Reading
Inseego just launched a new generation of its Wavemaker routers, which are enterprise-focused, fixed wireless devices. The FX4100 is similar… Continue Reading
SpaceX’s Starship development program is having a bad year – yesterday experiencing its third major failure in a row. Yet… Continue Reading
We have tracked satellite internet options for nomads from the very start here at the Mobile Internet Resource Center, and… Continue Reading
T-Mobile’s AWAY plan lineup is a mobile-friendly option specifically designed for RVers and others who frequently travel in the United… Continue Reading
Starlink released a new router called the “Router Mini,” which offers Wi-Fi 6 capabilities and built-in Ethernet WAN and LAN… Continue Reading
The Calyx Institute is a non-profit organization that includes T-Mobile based data plans with their memberships – a perk they… Continue Reading
We have been tracking Project Kuiper since 2019, when Amazon first revealed its plans to build a global broadband satellite… Continue Reading
Google Fi, an MVNO running on the T-Mobile network, recently changed their plan line up. They now offer four plans:… Continue Reading
Note: This article was edited after the plans went live with additional details and context. T-Mobile announced two new “Experience”… Continue Reading
Today, Verizon rolled out a massive upgrade to its top-tier consumer postpaid smartphone plan, Unlimited Ultimate. Bucking the industry trend… Continue Reading
Today, AT&T rolled out changes to the connectivity options for customers on cruise ships and retired the previously available options…. Continue Reading
Verizon Business has introduced a new option for business smartphone plans called My Biz Plan. Video Story My Biz… Continue Reading
Starlink Roam plans are not tied to a specific service address, and users on these plans are free to roam… Continue Reading
Visible has added a new plan to its lineup – and improved some features of its previous top-tier Visible+ Plan…. Continue Reading
The InvisaGig is a cellular adapter that provides a 5G cellular data connection to almost any Ethernet device.
MikroTik makes a large variety of routers and networking devices and provides the hardware that many of WiFiRanger’s routers are built upon.
Nextivity’s digital cellular booster, claims 65dB-100dB gain.
HiBoost USA’s mobile cellular boosters come in Car, RV, or OTW kits.
Cellular systems with Wi-Fi extending for cruisers who are not planning to venture far enough off shore to require satellite.
A multi-WAN cellular router with Wi-Fi 6 support and either a Cat-16 or a Cat-19/5G (X62) modem.
weBoost offers several models of cellular boosters & antennas for RVs, boats and vehicles. Start here for an overview of their product line up.
Dish Wireless sells postpaid cellular plans under the brands of Boost Mobile and Project Genesis, and pre-paid plans under Boost Mobile.
KING branded boosters, based off the weBoost cellular booster kits.
weBoost’s RV booster kit designed for stationary/parked RVs in remote locations.
weBoost’s former flagship mobile booster available in multiple antenna kits, one specifically for RV use.
Booster kits based on SureCall boosters and rebranded by other manufacturers.
Teltonika mobile cellular routers provide robust features but only a few models have advanced modems.
T-Mobile’s postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.
T-Mobile offers a line of plans for small business customers that are priced similarly to their consumer plans but offer more features & benefits.
AT&T Business offers smartphone plans with up to 200GB of hotspot data and Business Broadband Plans with unlimited speed capped data for those with qualifying businesses.
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.
The Wavemaker series is a line of 5G enterprise routers from Inseego.
Routica offers the Explorer series of cellular embedded routers designed for the RV and boat market
GL-iNet routers, both cellular and non-cellular, striking a balance between cost and functionality.
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.
Selecting your ideal cellular carrier and data plans can be an overwhelming adventure, especially for RV and cruiser nomads who need to replace a home internet connection while being mobile.
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.
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 explains what Wi-Fi is, and the many forms it comes in.
There are a lot of variables that can impact the actual cellular performance you receive, and understanding them can help you better understand tweaks you can make to your mobile internet setup to optimize for the best data speeds and consistency.
Cellular Boosters for Mobile Data Performance Boosters are a popular (and pricey) option to get a better cellular signal for stabilizing cellular signals.
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.
SpeedFusion is Peplink’s connection bonding technology that makes Pepwave routers a top pick for those seeking reliabe mobile internet solutions.
There are a number of scenarios where RVers, cruisers, and other nomads may want to use a device on a different carrier than it was originally intended for. It is possible to use a device on another carrier – but more importantly, is it optimal? The answer, like so many things with mobile internet, is: “It depends.”
Peplink’s Synergy Mode, new as of firmware 8.3, allows you to integrate multiple Peplink Routers and manage them from a single dashboard. Our article goes over how to use this feature.
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.
BookmarkRouter Cellular Data Plans Finding suitable cellular data plans to meet home and work mobile internet needs while RVing or… Continue Reading
Off-Grid Mobile Internet Connectivity for RVs and Boats.
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.
Starlink offers a few dish choices – a standard dish, a mini dish, and a high performance dish. This guide covers the differences between them.
SpeedFusion Relay lets you create a relay between your mobile Peplink router and a private network at a different location. Now discontinued.
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.
Getting internet access while staying on someone’s property has some unique challenges.
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!
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.
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