BookmarkIn our Starlink update last month, we shared how SpaceX’s initial shell of Starlink broadband internet satellites would soon be… Continue Reading
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Verizon Launches 2.0 Business Smartphone Plans – More Premium and Mobile Hotspot Data
Verizon launches a 2.0 version of the Business Unlimited Plan lineup, with more mobile hotspot and premium data.
Peplink Recommends Firmware Upgrade For BR1 and Transit Mini Routers
Pepwave announced that customers who use either the Max BR1 Mini or Max Transit Mini should upgrade the firmware to version 8.1.3 or higher to ensure the embedded cellular modems continue to function after the carriers shut down their 3G networks.
Verizon Launches New Prepaid Data Only Plans – Up To 150GB for $70/month
There are four new data plans available through Verizon Prepaid as of today, offering data caps of 150GB, 100GB, 25GB, and 5GB per month.
T-Mobile iPhones to Show “5G UC” Icon To Indicate Next-Generation 5G Performance Areas
T-Mobile will notify customers when they are on their 5G Ultra Capacity network via an icon on their phone.
WiFiRanger Firmware Update 7.1.0b11 – Performance Improvements, Simplified UI, Bug Fixes, Preparing for Future 5G Modems
WiFiRanger, an RV-focused company that focuses on mobile connectivity hardware, recently pushed a major new software update for its Converge line of indoor mobile routers and outdoor (rooftop) units.
AT&T Tablet Add-Ons: Mobile Hotspot Data and HD Streaming Now Included
AT&T adds mobile hotspot data and HD streaming to add-on tablet plans with Unlimited Your Way accounts.
Starlink “Space Lasers” Begin Launching, RVer Survey & New Dishy Coming
SpaceX resumes launches with its next-generation Starlink satellites, Starlink surveys customers regarding RV and mobile use, and a new version of the “Dishy” ground terminal is coming later this year.
Apple’s Fall 2021 Cellular Updates: New iPhone 13 Modem Analysis, iPad mini Goes 5G
Apple announces their new line of iPhone models – the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Netgear Releases Nighthawk M5 MR5200 5G Mobile Hotspot – An Unlocked/Global Version of the AT&T Nighthawk 5G Pro
Netgear released the Nighthawk M5 5G MR5200 mobile hotspot device. It’s a mobile hotspot that can do just about anything, with an ultra-premium price tag.
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Review: Pepwave MAX Transit & MAX Transit Duo by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Peplink’s flagship mobile router, with integrated dual modem cellular modems, WiFi-as-WAN, bonding, and automatic failover.
Overview: SIM Card Adapter Kits (Accessories)
Can adapt a SIM card to a device requiring a differently sized SIM card.
Overview: T-Mobile 3rd Party Rental/Lease High-Cap & Unlimited Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
3rd party resellers that offer T-Mobile based data plans on a month-to-month basis.
Overview: Verizon 3rd Party Rental/Lease High-Cap & Unlimited Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
3rd party resellers that offer Verizon based data plans on a month-to-month basis.
Overview: AT&T 3rd Party Rental/Lease High-Cap & Unlimited Data Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
3rd party resellers that offer AT&T-based data plans on a month-to-month basis.
Overview: Multi-Carrier Cloud-Based Virtual SIM Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
These resellers offer plans with coverage on more than one carrier, with the ability to automatically switch between carriers based on signal strength. Specific devices must be used with these plans.
Overview: Red Pocket Mobile, Mango Mobile, Black Wireless, UNREAL Mobile, FreedomPop (Cellular Data Plans)
Multiple MVNOs, all owned by Red Pocket, that provide a variety of plans on all of the major carriers.
Review: AT&T Prepaid (Cellular Data Plans)
AT&T’s direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans. Including our top pick data plan for hotspots and routers offering 100GB for $55/month.
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.
Overview: Sprint 3rd Party Rental/Lease High-Cap & Unlimited Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
3rd party resellers that offer Sprint based data plans on a month-to-month basis.
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Considerations for Selecting Cellular Data Plans
BookmarkUnderstanding Cellular Data Plans Selecting cellular data plans can be an overwhelming adventure. There are just so many options out… Continue Reading
AT&T Connected Car $20/month Mobley Unlimited Data Plan
BookmarkThe Ultimate Mobley Plan Guide The “Mobley Plan” is the colloquial name for the sweet $20/month Unlimited Data Connected Car plan from AT&T… Continue Reading
Example Mobile Internet Setups: Link List of RVer & Cruisers Posts
Bookmark Links to Mobile Internet Setups Over the years we have met many RVers and cruisers who have created differing… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet for Part-Time, Seasonal & Vacation RVers and Cruisers
The occasional nomad is compelled to balance costs and complexity with inconsistent needs. This guide is meant to address this unique perspective on mobile internet setups.
All About Cellular SIM Cards – Swapping, Resizing, Dual SIM & eSIM
BookmarkSIM Card Guide Every modern mobile device has something known as a SIM card inside of it. Without a valid… Continue Reading
Understanding Cellular Modem Specifications (Mobile Hotspots, Routers, Phones)
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.
Battery Health for Mobile Hotspot Devices – Preventing Swelling, Prolonging Life & Replacement
BookmarkMobile Hotspot Battery Guide Over time, exposure to heat can cause your more expensive devices – such as smartphones and… Continue Reading
Optimizing & Understanding Cellular Data Performance – Getting Better Speeds & Reliability
BookmarkOptimizing Cellular Data Performance RVers and Cruisers who need to keep connected are constantly wishing for just a bit more… Continue Reading
Optimizing Social Media Browsing for Minimal Data Usage – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
BookmarkOptimizing Data Use for Social Media The nomadic lifestyle, whether in an RV, boat, or some other conveyance, goes hand-in-hand… Continue Reading
Mobile Routers – Local Area Networking with Mobile Internet Integration
BookmarkMobile Routers & Local Area Networking Routers serve as the central conductor on any network, acting as a gateway between… Continue Reading
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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
Field Test Mode
Every iPhone has a hidden “Field Test Mode” that can be accessed by dialing a special “*3001#12345#*” phone number from… Continue Reading
APN
The APN (Access Point Name) acts as a gateway between your cellular device and the carrier’s data network. Every cellular… Continue Reading
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