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Google’s Project Fi has long been an interesting and unique entry in the mobile connectivity space, designed to use WiFi along with multiple cellular networks behind the scenes to automatically pick the best option wherever you happen to be to deliver voice, text and data service – even internationally! Google announced some major changes to the service […]
T-Mobile has announced continued expansion for international travelers looking to use their T-Mobile postpaid plans. Starting 7/22/18, they will increase the number of countries that T-Mobile plans can be used from 140 to 210. Beginning August 1, 2018, T-Mobile customers will also have the option of a ‘daily data pass’ add-on to access increased high-speed […]
AT&T made a quiet change to its current Unlimited smartphone plans that is a huge benefit for US-based nomads who frequently travel or live in Canada or Mexico. On May 22, 2018, AT&T removed a long-standing restriction that limited calls, text, and data that limited use to less than 50% usage outside the US in […]
T-Mobile’s run with all plans being super attractive deals for North American international travelers is kaput. As of November 12th, 2017 T-Mobile data usage in Mexico and Canada will be capped at 5GB per month. After you use 5GB, customers on T-Mobile ONE, Simple Choice North America, or legacy rate plans (with a qualifying feature) will […]
(1/26/17) – AT&T is now “making it easier to stay connected when you travel” internationally by allowing their customers to use their existing cellular and data plans in other countries. Starting tomorrow, AT&T will offer their new International Day Pass option to personal account plans. For $10 per device per 24-hour period in over 100 countries – customers can utilize […]
T-Mobile this morning announced some changes to its T-Mobile One+ plan – adding some features, lowering the base price, and introducing a new “One+ International” plan. T-Mobile first introduced the One+ plan back in August in response to criticism of the new “Unlimited Everything” $70/mo T-Mobile One smartphone plan lacking support for high-speed tethering. In response to […]
As we first reported on in May – old RVer favorite cellular service reseller Millenicom has been gearing up to relaunch, this time reselling plans based upon the T-Mobile network. The new plans have been available since May for those who knew where to find them – but now Millenicom has finally cleared up the […]
Google today announced a major improvement to its Project Fi cellular service: In addition to combining the domestic coverage maps of T-Mobile, Sprint, and US Cellular – Project Fi now supports high-speed international roaming in 135 countries too – including high speed data in Canada and Mexico! Project Fi already had support for international data roaming – but speeds […]
As we reported on last week, Verizon has been dropping hints about “fireworks” this week, fueling rumors of newly revised Verizon plans with some exciting new features about to be announced. And today – Verizon made it official, announcing the new plans will become available tomorrow, July 7th. And while the new features are indeed pretty exciting, […]
Good news for those utilizing or contemplating an AT&T prepaid phone plan via their goPhone brand. Starting on Friday, the carrier has announced they will be including a bit of extra data on these plans for the same price. The $45/month plan is going from 2GB to 3GB of high speed data. And the $60/month […]
AT&T today announced “new roaming benefits” that will let AT&T customers use their plans (including calls, text, and high-speed data) while traveling in Mexico and Canada just as if they were in the USA. But things aren’t nearly as simple as they should be. Not all AT&T plans qualify, the rules are different for Canada than […]
2015 has been a fabulous year for keeping connected on the road – with technology options, speeds, and coverage all getting better than ever. This is our end-of-year quick update on the state of the RV mobile internet world – chronicling some of the major changes that happened in 2015, and giving a glimpse at what we’re most looking forward […]
On Friday, AT&T added in an extra bonus for its consumer and business Mobile Share Value plan customers – free talk and text within Mexico, and 1GB of data per line. Additional data usage is charged at $20/GB, and is not eligible for rolling over like their domestic plans. Calling to the US from Mexico […]
Update: As of 4/2017, Verizon’s TravelPass has increased to $5/day in Canada/Mexico. Verizon is joining the other carriers and making it easier and more affordable for their customers to use their existing cellular and data plans in other countries. Yesterday, the red carrier introduced their new TravelPass international option. For $2 per device for a […]
To celebrate the release of the new Android flagship Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P phones, Google today announced (via Twitter) a one-day “Instant Invite” program to sign up for Google’s “Project Fi” cellular plan. If you’ve been intrigued by Project Fi, this is a great chance to jump on board without the usual six to eight week wait for […]
Some of you may have noticed fewer posts than usual here on the RV Mobile Internet Resource Center over the past two weeks. And a few of you might have noticed that a substantial chunk of our Knowledge Base of in depth guides and topic overviews was seemingly missing, especially older content. Ah, what a […]
In response to T-Mobile’s awesome new “Mobile Without Borders” feature that extends unlimited voice calling, texting, and high-speed data into Canada and Mexico – Verizon has announced new “simplified International Value plans” – slashing the old roaming rates, especially in Canada and Mexico. But for international travelers, Verizon’s best still pales in comparison to T-Mobile. […]