Cellular Data Plans
Cellular data plans are offered for smartphones, mobile hotspot devices and cellular embedded routers. They come direct from the carriers, prepaid & postpaid and through 3rd parties. Unlimited doesn't always mean unlimited either.
Understanding limitations like caps on hotspot use, video throttling and network management are important in selecting the right plans for your setup & gear. We offer a lot of resources below.
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3rd party vendors and resellers that offer data plans on the major carriers on a month-to-month basis.
Released: September 2015
Run by fellow RVers, with a focus on higher-end mobile internet solutions catering to the RV and boating market. They offer data plans, routers, antennas and boosters, and other mobile products.
Released: August 2018
US Mobile is an MVNO with plans on the AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks.
Released: January 2018
Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) offer cellular service, but do not own their own cellular networks. MVNOs lease capacity from the major carriers and resell it under their own branding.
Released: January 2019
T-Mobile's home and small business data plans and gateway routers come with fixed-location and expensive mobile options.
Released: September 2020
Dish Network is growing to become the fourth big cellular provider replacing Sprint and offers postpaid plans under Boost Infinite and Project Genesis brands.
Released: March 2021
Cellular-based home internet service providing a router and unlimited data for fixed locations only.
Released: July 2020
T-Mobile's direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans, and prepaid subsidiaries Ultra Mobile and Mint Mobile.
Released: January 2014
T-Mobile's postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.
Released: January 2014
T-Mobile offers a line of plans for small business customers that are priced similarly to their consumer plans but offer more features & benefits.
Released: March 2019
FMCA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Released: November 2017
Metro by T-Mobile, T-Mobile's prepaid subsidiary, offers smartphone and data plans.
Released: October 2018
Non-Profits like Calyx & Connect All offer low-cost truly unlimited T-Mobile data plans for hotspots to their members, ranging from $15-$50/month.
Released: April 2016
Google's MVNO option on the T-Mobile network, which also provides a decent global travel option.
Released: April 2015
Tracfone is a prepaid brand owned by Verizon. They operate several brands including Straight Talk, Total Wireless, and Simple Mobile.
Released: December 1996
Mobile Internet Resource Center (dba Two Steps Beyond LLC) is founded by Chris & Cherie of