Visible has introduced an annual payment option for their Visible+ and Visible plans. All terms and conditions on the plans… Continue Reading
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Wi-Fi Industry Update: Wi-Fi Technology Guidance For RVs, Vans, and Boats
Everyone loves Wi-Fi, which has almost become synonymous with the concept of having an internet connection. But Wi-Fi doesn’t magically… Continue Reading
Peplink Introduces Dome Pro LR (Long Range) For Supercharged Marine Connectivity
Peplink this week introduced a new flagship mobile router targeting the marine market – the Dome Pro LR. The LR… Continue Reading
Carriers Begin Implementing Broadband “Nutrition Labels” As Mandated by FCC
In 2016, the FCC introduced a new standardized labeling scheme for mobile and fixed broadband services. The standardized labeling is… Continue Reading
Peplink Introduces 5G Cellular Version of the B One Router – the B One 5G – for $599
Today, Peplink officially released a 5G version of its B One mobile router, the B One 5G. The B One… Continue Reading
AT&T Increasing Price of International Day Pass from $10 to $12
AT&T offers an International Day Pass to its customers, which can be added to existing plans on an as-needed basis…. Continue Reading
SpaceX Introduces New Crazy Fast Starlink Ludicrous & “Plaid” Service Tiers
Following in the footsteps of Tesla, SpaceX today has announced two new premium tiers of Starlink service. The speed tiers… Continue Reading
AT&T Business Internet Air – Fixed Location Wireless Service For Business Addresses, Not Mobile Friendly
AT&T introduced a new fixed wireless service for business customers called AT&T Internet Air for Business. This new service is… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Business Internet Backup Data Plan – 7 Days of Unlimited Service For $15 Per Month
T-Mobile Business has many great mobile internet options, including some of our Top Picks, and they’ve recently come out with… Continue Reading
Visible Upgrades Visible+ Plan To Include 10 Mbps Mobile Hotspot and More International Use
Today, Visible, Verizon’s prepaid subsidiary, dropped a major change to its premium smartphone plan tier, Visible+. The changes add a… Continue Reading
Waveform QuadPro and QuadMini – Two new 4×4 MIMO Cellular Panel Antennas
Waveform is out with two new 4×4 MIMO cellular panel antennas, the directional QuadPro and omnidirectional QuadMini. Designed to be… Continue Reading
Calyx Now Offering Franklin JEXtream RG2100 Hotspot with Contributor Plus Membership Level
The Calyx Institute now offers the Franklin JEXtream RG2100 hotspot with its Contributor Plus membership level. Calyx is a non-profit… Continue Reading
Visible Identifies a Network “Hiccup” causing a 200Mbps Speed Cap, and Promises to Fix the Problem
Visible, Verizon’s prepaid brand, is now admitting there is a problem with their network that is capping the download speeds… Continue Reading
The Fusion2Go XR – A New Cellular Booster From SureCall
SureCall has released a new mobile cellular booster called the Fusion2Go XR. SureCall has been making cellular boosters for over… Continue Reading
WiFiRanger Launches First 5G Product – The Everest Outdoor Router With An X55 5G Cellular Modem
At long last, WiFiRanger, one of the best-known mobile connectivity brands in the RV space, is out with a 5G… Continue Reading
Mobile Satellite Internet for RVers & Boaters – Early 2024 Update: Starlink, Kuiper, Direct To Cellular, and Beyond!
A lot has changed since our last big-picture overview of the state of the satellite internet industry as it applies… Continue Reading
Total By Verizon Now Offering Prepaid Home Internet Option For $55/Month – Mobile Use Not Officially Supported
Total By Verizon, one of Verizon’s prepaid subsidiaries, introduced a Home Internet option similar to Verizon’s Home Internet service but… Continue Reading
Starlink Discontinues the Gen 2 Standard Actuated Dish, Gen 3 Now the Only Standard Option
SpaceX debuted its new Gen 3 Starlink Standard system in November (see our news story for details), offering it up… Continue Reading
Peplink B One Mobile Router – An Affordable Multi-WAN Router Well Matched to Starlink
Today, Peplink released the all new B One router for pre-order, the long-awaited successor to the very popular Surf SOHO… Continue Reading
Straight Talk Releases Prepaid 100GB Mobile Hotspot Plan on Verizon for $50/mo (also for Tablets)
Straight Talk, a prepaid subsidiary owned by Verizon under their Tracfone brand, quietly introduced a new mobile hotspot plan recently…. Continue Reading
Gear center entries about products we track with specs, purchasing info and reviews.
Review: SpaceX Starlink (Satellite Internet)
SpaceX’s high-speed, low-latency broadband Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.
Review: Visible by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
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.
Review in Progress: MAX HD Dome Series by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Integrated and weatherproof rooftop cellular modems for high-end applications.
Overview: Basecamp Router Enclosure from MMH (Accessory)
Basecamp is a router enclosure designed by MobileMustHave to allow Peplink routers to use Winegard factory-install rooftop antennas.
Overview: WiFi In Motion (Vendor | Cellular Data Plans)
Reseller of data plans and equipment.
Overview: Motorola Defy Satellite Link (Satellite Communication)
The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is a Bluetooth accessory that allows you to send satellite-enabled messages using a smartphone.
Overview: FMCA Tech Connect+ Data Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
FMCA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Overview: Project Genesis / Boost Infinite by Dish Wireless (Cellular Data Plans)
Dish Network is growing to become the fourth big cellular provider replacing Sprint and offers postpaid plans under Boost Infinite and Project Genesis brands.
Overview: 3rd Party Vendors/Resellers for High-Cap & Unlimited Data Plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
3rd party vendors and resellers that offer data plans on the major carriers on a month-to-month basis.
Overview: Postpaid Consumer Plans by Verizon (Cellular Data Plans)
Verizon postpaid cellular phone, tablet & data plans.
Product Lineup: Routers by Peplink / Pepwave (Mobile Routers)
Peplink offers many cellular embedded routers from consumer to enterprise level. Start here for an overview of the Pepwave product line-up.
Review: Peplink B One Router Series by Peplink (Mobile Router)
The Peplink B One is a multi-WAN router featuring Ethernet, Wi-Fi and USB cellular tethering for WAN and Wi-Fi 6. It comes without a cellular modem or with an embedded 5G modem.
Review: Insty Connect Explorer (Mobile Cellular Router)
Designed by a full-time RVer, the Insty Connect Explorer combines an integrated exterior cellular modem and MIMO antenna assembly with an interior router with custom control software.
Review: MoFi Routers – 4500, 5500, and 6500 Models (Mobile Routers)
MoFi’s cellular embedded routers that come with a variety of embedded modem options.
Overview: Third-Party POE Adapters for Starlink (Accessories)
There are some third party companies that produce accessories made to work with Starlink equipment.
Review in Progress: QuadMini & QuadPro 4×4 Panel Antennas from Waveform (Cellular Antennas)
Waveform’s own 4×4 MIMO panel antennas – the QuadMini being omnidirectional and low profile, the one of most interest for RV or Boat use.
Review: MikroTik Routers (Mobile Routers | Wi-Fi Extending)
MikroTik makes a large variety of routers and networking devices and provides the hardware that many of WiFiRanger’s routers are built upon.
Obsolete: Verizon MiFi 8800L Jetpack by Inseego (Mobile Hotspot)
Verizon’s former top LTE mobile hotspot with a Cat-18 modem, internal 4×4 MIMO antennas, external ports and integrated VPN. Now discontinued.
Obsolete: Quanta 5G Hotspot for T-Mobile (Mobile Hotspot)
A 5G mobile hotspot for T-Mobile made by Quanta, now discontinued.
Obsolete: Nighthawk MR1100 LTE by Netgear (Mobile Hotspot)
AT&T’s former flagship LTE hotspot with Cat 16 modem, 4×4 MIMO, and an ethernet port. Now discontinued.
Educational guides kept constantly up to date.
Starlink Ethernet Bypass Mode
Starlink’s Ethernet Bypass Mode allows you to bypass Starlink’s indoor router so you can use an alternate router.
Peplink Cellular Band Selection
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.
Using Wi-Fi as a Mobile Internet Source for RV & Boat Travels – Selecting Long Range Wi-Fi Extending Gear
Every RVer and cruiser at some point has thought about connecting to the internet via someone else’s Wi-Fi network. Fast! Free! Unlimited! But all too often attempts to use local public Wi-Fi networks result in a disappointing reality. This guide will help you select Wi-Fi extending gear for your arsenal.
Going North to Alaska? RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options for Keeping Connected
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.
Keeping Connected in Canada – RV & Boat Mobile Internet Options
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 Data Plan Pricing Guide & Comparative Spreadsheet
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.
Peplink and Starlink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Reliable Solutions
Mobile routers by Peplink offer some great features to act as a center conductor between Starlink and other mobile internet sources like cellular, Ethernet and Wi-Fi as WAN.
Starlink Obstruction Finder
Starlink’s app has an Obstruction finder that will scan the sky and show you where there are obstructions that can cause drop-outs.
Considerations for Selecting Cellular Data Plans for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Selecting cellular data plans can be an overwhelming adventure for RVers and cruisers. There are just so many options out there and cellular companies frequently change their offerings. Plans come with a lot of fine print, and in particular, the carriers don’t necessarily design and market their plans to those seeking a home internet replacement. This guide is written to help you understand the different types of plans available and navigating shopping the myriad of cellular options out there.
Mobile Satellite Internet & Communication Options for RV and Boat Use
There are places far beyond Wi-Fi or cellular coverage, where only a satellite far above can keep you online. As fun as it is to fantasize about connectivity everywhere, today’s typical geostationary satellite options come with many tradeoffs to consider. But exciting stuff is (literally!) on the launching pad. These options will hopefully eventually prove to be mobile-friendly for RVs and boats.
Selecting a Smartphone, Tablet or Laptop as part of a Mobile Internet Solution
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.
Peplink Accessories from MobileMustHave
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Starlink Satellite Internet for Mobile RV and Boat Use
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.
Verizon Grandfathered/Legacy Unlimited Data Plans (gUDP) – Care & Feeding
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.
Security, Privacy, Passwords and VPNs for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Mobile internet security isn’t that hard if you follow a few basic rules-of-thumb.
Peplink SpeedFusion Relay Mode & Hardware
SpeedFusion Relay lets you create a relay between your mobile Peplink router and a private network at a different location
Fine Tuning Your Mobile Internet Setup at a New RV or Boat Location
If you’re traveling with an arsenal of mobile internet gear, how do you go about determining what will work best at each new location?
Mobile Hotspot Device – Selecting and Understanding MiFis, Jetpacks & AirCards
Hotspots come in a wide range of shapes, forms, and features. Understanding those features can go a long way to selecting the right gear for your mobile internet setup.
Understanding & Optimizing Cellular Data Performance – Getting Better Speeds & Reliability
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.
Peplink Cellular Data Performance Optimization Tips
Peplink routers have a collection of features that allow you to optimize your cellular data performance. This guide overviews using antennas, boosters, band selection and bonding & load balancing.
Curated resource collections on topics and pages across the site.
Sample Setup – Home Internet, Satellite, Non-Cellular Router
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Mobile Router w/ Tethered Hotspots & Wi-Fi Extending
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Assessment Worksheet
This assessment workshop is intended to help you understand your mobile internet needs, and we feel it important that you… Continue Reading
History Of Starlink
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 Obstruction Finder
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.
Switching Between Starlink Data Plans
Starlink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resources Starlink low earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service is here, and available… Continue Reading
Which Starlink Dish Should I Choose?
Starlink Standard or Starlink Flat High Performance Dish? Which is right for your RV or boating satellite internet connectivity needs?
Sample Setup – Hotspot & Starlink
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Technomadia’s Boat Setup – One of Everything!
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Starlink RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resource Collection
Starlink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resources Starlink low earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service is here, and available… Continue Reading
MIRC Webinars & Events
MIRC Events: Q&As, Webinars, Workshops and Presentations Subscribe to Calendar Get Event Details Throughout the month, we offer our MIAs… Continue Reading
Mounting Starlink on an RV or Boat
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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International Travel Resources
Traveling outside the USA for a bit? Find all our guides to connectivity for Canada, Mexico, Bahamas and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions about MIRC Here is a list of frequently asked questions that we received at the… Continue Reading
Top Pick Cellular Data Plans for RVers and Cruisers
The Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers Welcome to our central resource page for data plans, highlighting the… Continue Reading
Overview Of The Starlink App
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.
Combining Starlink with Other Internet Sources: Cellular & Wi-Fi
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 Ethernet Bypass Mode
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 for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resource Collection
Peplink for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Resource Collection Peplink routers have become a popular option for RVers and boaters… Continue Reading