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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.

Almost exactly two years after Starlink abruptly stopped offering a portability feature that combined aspects of the Residential and Roam… Continue Reading

Straight Talk Wireless is a prepaid subsidiary of the Tracfone brand owned by Verizon, and they recently made some changes… Continue Reading

SpaceX’s Starship is the largest rocket ever built, and when the system is fully operational and rapidly reusable it will… Continue Reading

T-Mobile and SpaceX have a partnership to provide limited cellular service from space, and the FCC recently approved this direct-to-cell… Continue Reading

Visible, Verizon’s prepaid provider, has made a couple of changes to their Visible+ Plan. Previously, streaming on both Visible plans… Continue Reading

T-Mobile announced some changes to its lineup of fixed-location Home and Small Business Internet options, which will be available starting… Continue Reading

Starlink recently added several new accessories to its official store, and there are some exciting new options to explore, especially… Continue Reading

Winegard, which acquired WiFiRanger back in 2020, is out with a new model of the Everest rooftop connectivity system, called… Continue Reading

Starlink waitlists for residential service had pretty much disappeared from the map for the past year as Starlink expanded its… Continue Reading

In July 2024, Peplink released the MAX BR2 router—a basic, inexpensive, low-performance dual-modem router with two Cat-4 LTE modems. Peplink… Continue Reading

Cellular antennas perform best when mounted high up outdoors with a clear, unobstructed view in every direction – on the… Continue Reading

T-Mobile has launched an interesting new 5G data-only device, the TCL Linkport IK511. First announced on October 16th, the Linkport… Continue Reading

Waveform has introduced a new line of mobile antennas for use with routers called OmniRoam. OmniRoam antennas are outdoor omnidirectional… Continue Reading

Winegard just released a major overhaul of the firmware for its mobile routers, which it is calling “ConnecT OS.” Customers… Continue Reading

In advance of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, and in response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene – SpaceX and T-Mobile… Continue Reading

Starlink had previously announced that the ability to opt-in to Mobile Priority data on Roam plans would be going away… Continue Reading

AT&T is doing another price increase on a legacy smartphone plan, this one on the Unlimited Elite plan. Unlimited Elite… Continue Reading

If you are an active cruiser, keeping connected on the water via Starlink may soon be a LOT more expensive…. Continue Reading

AT&T’s Business Wireless Broadband plans have long been a Top Pick for providing unlimited but speed-capped data on AT&T’s network…. Continue Reading

Cellular booster company, weBoost, has updated some of its mobile booster kits. The biggest change is that the Drive Reach… Continue Reading

Omnidirectional, outdoor antennas that come in different configurations and with different mounting options.

Designed by an RVer, the Insty Connect system combines an integrated exterior cellular modem and MIMO antenna assembly with an interior router with custom firmware. They also offer data plans for their system using Verizon and/or T-Mobile networks.

Winnebago Connect is a fully integrated cellular, WiFi, smart control, and RV automation system that also offers cellular connectivity.

The Orbic Speed 5G hotspots are both sold by Verizon.

A Verizon subsidiary offering prepaid smartphone and data plans with up to 100GB of data.

An omnidirectional panel 4×4 MIMO antenna that supports Wi-Fi 6E

Cellular-based home internet service providing a router and unlimited data for fixed locations only.

T-Mobile’s direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans, and prepaid subsidiaries Ultra Mobile and Mint Mobile.

Peplink’s budget mobile routers designed for basic connectivity.

The ELSYS AMPLIMAX Ultra is a 5G CPE with an x62 modem integrated with a 4×4 antenna.

The Parsec Husky and Great Pyrenees are a high-performance, omnidirectional combination antennas that are 5G ready for sub-6GHz frequencies.

Satellite powered Wi-Fi personal hotspot supporting voice & data.

The Quectel 8×8 MIMO Panel Antenna that is certified for frequencies from 600MHz to 6000MHz.

Metro by T-Mobile, T-Mobile’s prepaid subsidiary, offers smartphone and data plans.

Perle is a Candian company that makes high-end networking products, including a couple of expensive cellular routers/gateways that might be of interest to nomads with extremely specific needs.

weBoost’s default stubby magnetic mounted mobile antenna shipped with their boosters.

Cable companies that offer mobile service to their subscribers, only in markets where they offer cable service and to existing customers.

Integrated and weatherproof rooftop cellular modems for high-end applications.

Basecamp is a router enclosure designed by MobileMustHave to allow Peplink routers to use Winegard factory-install rooftop antennas.

WiFi In Motion is a vendor that sells routers, antennas, and boosters, and they also offer data plans on the AT&T network.

Starlink’s Ethernet Bypass Mode allows you to bypass Starlink’s indoor router so you can use an alternate router.

Powering your Starlink with 12v DC power can help save losses from inverters. Learn about how to power the different hardware with DC power options directly from Starlink and 3rd party options.

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.

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.

Starlink’s app has an Obstruction finder that will scan the sky and show you where there are obstructions that can cause drop-outs.

The nomadic lifestyle of RVing and boating doesn’t mean giving up Netflix, Hulu, or any other favorite streaming service.

Antennas are an essential component of any mobile internet arsenal that is based on cellular.

So, you want to explore Alaska by RV or boat – the trip of a lifetime for nomads. And you want internet access while doing so? Staying connected in the land of the Midnight Sun is doable – with some expectation setting and a lot of preparation.

There are hurdles for non-Canadians looking to stay connected in their RVs or boats without risking outrageous international roaming charges. But with a little planning, you should be able to travel in Canada while staying affordably connected – especially if you can get by with more modest internet usage

Cellular band selection, also known as cellular band locking, allows you to control what frequency bands your modem is connecting to – and it’s a core feature of Peplink gear.

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.

This guide covers techniques on how to to use Peplink’s Quality of Service features to keep certain devices from burning through data plans.

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!

The “Mobley Plan” is the colloquial name for the now-grandfathered AT&T $20/month Unlimited Data Connected Car plan paired with a Mobley connected car device. This provides some background and tips for those who still have this unique truly unlimited plan.

There are some unique considerations to keep in mind while assembling a mobile internet setup for liveaboard boaters and those pursuing a cruising lifestyle.

Starlink offers several types of services and sometimes your needs may change that you want to change from one data plan to another data plan.

Outbound policies are the method used by Peplink routers that allow you to control how any device on your network connects upstream to the internet.

This guide is meant to help you utilize mobile internet options like cellular and Wi-Fi sources when you aren’t so mobile.

Most Peplink routers have built-in GPS functionality and include an external GPS antenna. While primarily designed for enterprise-level device, asset, and fleet vehicle tracking, the GPS functions can also be used for more consumer-oriented purposes, like providing location data to other devices on a local network.

Verizon’s grandfathered legacy Nationwide ‘original’ unlimited data plans were truly unlimited postpaid smartphone plans, before an era of throttling, network management, and restrictions on mobile hotspot use. And, they can be used in hotspots and routers. These plans retired in 2011 and obtaining them as a new customer hasn’t been possible in many years. But if you have one of these sweet plans, they are worth their weight in gold – and are worth protecting.

Cellular data is a common way for RVers and boaters to keep online. This collection contains all of our resources to help you understand this technology and select your gear.

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Mobile Internet Gear Center Our gear center tracks products and services intended for mobile internet in an RV or boat…. Continue Reading
Some of our most popular guides all in one place. A great place to find answers to frequently asked questions about mobile internet.

Welcome to the Mobile Internet Classroom Welcome to our classroom – our learning center about mobile internet. We offer two… Continue Reading
Welcome to our classroom – Mobile Internet 101. This self paced course walks you through our indepth guides to help… Continue Reading
The Mobile Internet Handbook for US Based RVers, Cruisers & Nomads by Chris Dunphy & Cherie Ve Ard5th Edition, 111… Continue Reading

Mobile Internet Information for RVers and Cruisers Helping you live a Mobile & Connected lifestyle with unbiased information on mobile… Continue Reading
Enroll – Mobile Internet Video Course Ready to start learning? This page will allow you to add on the Video… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Videos: Webinars, News & Guides We create a mix of video and written content, so that you can… Continue Reading
The ‘Library’ card is intended for those who already have their mobile internet setup and just want to keep up… Continue Reading
Dual Membership with MMH & MIRC Upgrading Your Membership MobileMustHave offers their own Insider Explore membership which includes a MIA… Continue Reading
Here are quick links you can use to get to our most common content (remember, rvmobileinternet.com and mobileinternetinfo.com are interchangeable)…. Continue Reading

Before you get frustrated wondering why you might need a POE to power your CPE to get remote 802.11g when… Continue Reading

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Coverage? We created Coverage? to help RVers, cruisers and travelers better plan their routes and stops to be within cellular… Continue Reading
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