FMCA has started sending out the Alcatel Linkzone 2 hotspot to existing customers on the TechConnect+ plan.
news Results:
Verizon Business Releases New Business Unlimited Data Device Plans with 5G Ultra Wideband Network Access
Coinciding with yesterday’s rollout of C-Band 5G service, Verizon announced new business data plans for data-only devices. These new data… Continue Reading
C-Band 5G Rolls Out on Verizon and AT&T, T-Mobile Enables 5G Carrier Aggregation
We have been tracking the emergence of C-Band 5G since the FCC auction for this valuable spectrum began in 2020… Continue Reading
Verizon Releases Firmware System Update 3 for Inseego 8800L Mobile Hotspots
Verizon’s flagship LTE mobile hotspot device, the Inseego 8800L, now has a new firmware update – what Verizon calls “System… Continue Reading
Verizon Ends Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband Mobile Hotspot – Except Prepaid?
Last week Verizon updated its line of postpaid smartphone plans increasing mobile hotspot caps and tweaking other features, but Verizon… Continue Reading
AT&T Wireless Internet (AWI) Devices and Plans Discontinued
AT&T postpaid has offered AT&T Wireless Internet (AWI) plans to pair with their Wireless Internet Device since 2017. As of January 1st, 2022, these devices and therefore plans – which were only available on these devices – have been discontinued.
Visible Now Offers 15 Day Trial of Smartphone Plan via eSIM
Visible, Verizon’s own prepaid brand, is now offering potential customers with an eSIM capable iPhone a 15-day free trial of service.
Verizon Launches New 5G Consumer Postpaid Smartphone Plans With More Mobile Hotspot
Verizon introduces new “5G” versions of their Play More, Get More, and Do More plans, with increased benefits and no price changes.
FAA vs FCC Drama: Verizon and AT&T Delay C-Band 5G Launch Two More Weeks
AT&T and Verizon were the big winners of the FCC’s C-Band spectrum auction last year – and this mid-band spectrum… Continue Reading
FCC Ends Emergency Broadband Benefit Program – Rolls Out New Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
The FCC has introduced the Affordable Connectivity Program to help consumers afford the connectivity they need. It replaces last year’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program.
gear Results:
Overview: Business Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s business plan options including unlimited smartphone plans and plans for tablets and data devices.
Review: MiFi M2100 5G UW by Inseego (Mobile Hotspot)
Verizon’s flagship hotspot has full 5G support for Ultra Wideband mmWave and low-band 5G Nationwide coverage too. Unfortunately, it lacks antenna ports.
Coming Soon: Orbic Speed 5G UW (Mobile Hotspot)
The Orbic Speed 5G UW is Orbic’s first 5G hotspot device and is designed to support the Verizon network.
Review: Visible by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon’s prepaid brand for select smartphones, offering unlimited on device data and unlimited 5 Mbps mobile hotspot use – $25-40/month depending on group size.
Overview: Postpaid Consumer Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon postpaid native cellular phone, tablet & data plans, with “unlimited” plans offering 15-30GB of high speed mobile hotspot use.
Review: Internet Routers and Unlimited Plans For Fixed Residential Service
Cellular-based home internet service providing a router and unlimited data for fixed locations only.
Review: Pepwave MAX Transit – Duo, Pro E, Core by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Peplink’s mobile router offering many variations of different modem configurations, Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi features.
Review: Teltonika Routers (Mobile Routers)
Teltonika mobile cellular routers provide robust features but come with limited Cat-4/6 modem options.
Overview: AIR 360+ and Gateway Routers by Winegard & WiFiRanger (Mobile Router | Wi-Fi Extending)
Winegard’s OTA TV with an optional cellular router and Wi-Fi extender solution.
Review: RF Explorer Combo 6G + (Accessories)
The RF Explorer 6G Combo+ is a spectrum analyzer used to measure the strength of a specific frequency.
guides Results:
Understanding & Selecting Mobile Hotspot Devices (MiFi, Jetpacks, AirCards)
BookmarkWhich Jetpack is Best? Hotspotting off a smartphone can be the simplest way to utilize cellular data as a mobile… Continue Reading
Which Cellular Carrier is Best for RV or Boat Mobile Internet?
BookmarkMajor U.S. Cellular Overview – Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint Cellular data is probably the easiest option for getting online… Continue Reading
Testing Internet Speeds & Performance for Mobile Connectivity
BookmarkUnderstanding Internet Speed Test Results Testing internet speeds allows you to measure your real-world performance to know if your signal… Continue Reading
Using a Carrier Specific Cellular Device on Another Carrier – Compatibility, APNs, & Configuring
BookmarkChanging Carriers with Hotspots & Smartphones If you’ve got a Jetpack, MiFi, smartphone, or other mobile device laying around, and… Continue Reading
Thinking Outside the Box: Alternatives to Traditional Mobile Internet Options
BookmarkAlternatives to Mobile Internet Cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite are not the only ways to get online while enjoying life on… Continue Reading
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.
Optimizing Mobile Internet Solutions While Stationary
BookmarkCellular, Wi-Fi & Satellite For a Fixed Location Here at the Mobile Internet Resource Center, our focus is on mobile… Continue Reading
Homeschooling, Families & Kids Considerations with Mobile Internet
BookmarkFamilies Keeping Connected on the Road The complexity of managing a family can become overwhelming when they go nomadic in… Continue Reading
Getting Lots of Cellular Data: Unlimited and High Cap Cellular Data Plans For Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile
BookmarkLots of Data for Hotspots, Routers, Phones, and Tablets Many RVers, cruisers, and nomads need a LOT of cellular data… Continue Reading
5G Cellular Data Fundamentals for Mobile Internet
BookmarkFifth Generation Cellular for RVers and Boaters 5G is shorthand for “fifth generation” cellular technology. Though 5G technology has been… Continue Reading
glossary Results:
VoLTE
VoLTE means Voice over LTE. In the early days of 4G/LTE, smartphones needed to switch back to 3G networks to… Continue Reading
VoNR
VoNR means “Voice over New Radio” – and is a technology that allows for voice calls to be made over… Continue Reading
SISO
SISO is short for ‘Single In Single Out’ and refers to a single antenna in one structure. This is opposed… Continue Reading
Firewall
A network firewall is a piece of software that analyses and enforces rules on network traffic. A firewall is designed… Continue Reading
DNS
DNS stands for Domain Name System. DNS is an addressing and naming system for nodes on a network. TCP/IP networks… Continue Reading
TCP/IP
TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol and IP stands for Internet Protocol. IP is the protocol used to communicate across… Continue Reading
IPv4
The “Internet Protocol” (IP) address is like a phone number for every device on the internet. The addressing system in… Continue Reading
NAS
Network Attached Storage – This is data storage that is accessible through the network that centralizes the data making it… Continue Reading
Sub-6
5G technologies are not limited to mmWave spectrum. Carriers can also deploy 5G onto lower frequency cellular bands that have… Continue Reading
mmWave
Extremely high frequency mmWave (millimeter wave) 5G cellular bands are broadcast at 24GHz or higher, and are capable of insanely… Continue Reading
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