The Family Motorcoach Association (FMCA) offers rental data plans to its members through their Tech Connect+ optional add-on membership benefit.
These plans are only available to FMCA members, you must be an FMCA member in order to sign up. FMCA membership is open to all RV owners and prospective RV owners. There are monthly and annual membership fees.
FMCA offers three data plans, one of each of the major networks. We consider all of them to be Top Pick data plans.
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- Tech Connect+: This is the original option, which has gone through several iterations over the years. It currently is an AT&T-based speed-capped unlimited data plan limited to LTE only (no 5G access).
- Tech Connect+ Accelerate: The "Accelerate" option was added in March 2023 and is a Verizon-based data plan—however, it is not always available.
- Tech Connect+ MAX: T-Mobile-based unlimited data device and smartphone plans added in January 2024.
General Data Plan Notes:
- All fees on these plans are paid directly to the FMCA as part of their Tech Connect+ membership. The FMCA, not the carrier, administers the plans.
- These are no-contract rental plans. The plans are month-to-month and can be canceled at any time. You can also suspend service for a reduced monthly cost, but only for three months total in any 12-month period.
- To be eligible, you must maintain FMCA membership as long as you have the plan and have at least one year remaining on your membership when you sign up.
- Plans that come with a device have a one-time activation/rental fee of $39.99, regardless of how long you keep the plan. If the plan is canceled, the device must be returned within 15 days. Failure to return the device results in a $200-$300 administrative fee, depending on the device. Additionally, the device must be returned in its original packaging, or there will be an additional $10.00 fee. The customer is responsible for the shipping cost to return the device.
- The AT&T and Verizon plans do not offer the option to bring your own device, but the T-Mobile option allows you to use your own device.
The Tech Connect+ plans have had a history of occasionally going in and out of stock. Sometimes, this is based on changes to the back-end plan, and sometimes, it's due to updates to FMCA's processing systems. They generally come back in stock within a few weeks. Being out of stock does not necessarily mean the plan is permanently unavailable. If the plan ever does have a permanent change, we will update the information here.
See the tabs below for the details on each option:
AT&T Plan
FMCA Tech Connect+ Plan Information
In the summer of 2022, FMCA began offering an AT&T-based unlimited plan as part of the FMCA Tech Connect+ package, including discounts on various technology items. Previously, the included plan was on T-Mobile.
The AT&T data plan offers unlimited high-speed data but is subject to deprioritization after 100GB, and speeds are capped at 25 Mbps.
Currently Available Plan
- Tech Connect+: $59.99/month
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: AT&T
- Carrier Relationship: 3rd Party
- Plan Types Available: Hotspot
- Device Types Permitted: Hotspot device "rental" required, SIM can be used in other compatible devices (One-time rental fee, plus additional fee if device is not returned after plan cancellation)
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes - all
- Throttling: Yes, there is a 25 Mbps speed cap.
- Network Management: After 100GB
- Video Streaming Resolution: 4K UHD (no video throttling)
- 5G Access: No
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: Yes (rental)
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: 300MB a month of domestic roaming
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None
Verizon Plan
FMCA Tech Connect+ Accelerate Plan Information
In March 2023, the FMCA added a second Tech Connect benefit - "Tech Connect+ Accelerate." This option includes a Verizon data plan with 290GB of data and 5G Verizon gateway device.
We have granted the Verizon plan option Top Pick status, because it offers a large bucket of Verizon data compared to other easily available consumer Verizon options.
The plan offers 290GB of data with no deprioritization or video throttling for $89.99 per month. However, speeds are capped at 100Mbps on 5G and 50Mbps on LTE. The 290GB of data is a hard cap, and there are no options to purchase additional data.
When Available:
- Tech Connect+ Accelerate: $89.99/month **TOP PICK**
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: Verizon
- Carrier Relationship: 3rd Party
- Plan Types Available: Gateway
- Device Types Permitted: 5G gateway device "rental" required.
- Unlimited: No
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes - all
- Throttling: LTE - 50 Mbps, 5G - 100 Mbps
- Network Management: None
- Video Streaming Resolution: 4K UHD (no video throttling)
- 5G Access: Yes
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: Yes (rental)
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: None
- Domestic Roaming: Not specified
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None
Verizon Internet Gateway for Business Specifications
- Model: Not Specified
- Router Specs:
- # of Connected Devices: 128
- Wi-Fi Router:
- Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Simultaneous 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
- Wi-Fi Antennas/Ports: Internal
- Wi-Fi-as-WAN: No
- Guest Wi-Fi Network: Yes
- Default Control Panel Address and Password:
- Address: http://192.168.0.1
- Password: Not Specified
- USB Tethering Support: No
- Ethernet Ports: 5x Gigabit Ethernet (1x WAN and 4x LAN)
- Router Throughput: Not Specified
- Cellular Modem Specs:
- Cellular Modem: Single 5G
- Modem Module or Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon X62
- Supported Networks and Bands: Verizon
- 5G Sub-6 Bands: n2, n5, n48, n66, n77
- LTE Bands: 2, 5, 13, 48, 66
- Carrier Certification: Not Specified
- MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
- 5G Cellular Performance:
- Max Theoretical 5G Performance: Not Specified
- 5G Carrier Aggregation: Not Specified
- LTE Performance:
- LTE Performance Category: Cat-20 - Max Theoretical Speed: 2 Gbps Down / 150 Mbps Up
- LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
- Cellular Antennas/Ports: Internal only
- SIM Slots: 1
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.3 x 3.2 inches, 2.2 pounds
- Other Ports: Not Specified
- Power Source: DC 12V (AC adapter included)
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Special Features: None
- Retail Price: One time rental fee of $39.99 that is non-refundable. You must return the device if you cancel.
T-Mobile Data Plan
FMCA Tech Connect+ MAX Data Plan Information
The T-Mobile MAX option rolled out in January 2024 and currently includes two variations, both costing $59.99/month:
- A Data-only plan that includes a mobile hotspot device (Currently, the Inseego MIFI Pro X 5G)
- A SIM-only BYOD plan
Currently Available Plan
- Tech Connect+ MAX: $59.99/month (Data Plan)
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
- Carrier Relationship: 3rd Party
- Plan Types Available: Data
- Device Types Permitted: Rental Hotspot Device or any data device via BYOD SIM
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: Yes - all
- Throttling: Yes, there is a 380 Mbps speed cap.
- Network Management: After 100GB
- Video Streaming Resolution: Not specified, but throttling to 480p has been reported
- 5G Access: Yes, with compatible device and coverage area
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: No
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: 5GB of high-speed data in Mexico and Canada
- Domestic Roaming: 200GB domestic data roaming
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None
T-Mobile Smartphone Plan
FMCA Tech Connect+ MAX Smartphone Plan Information
The T-Mobile MAX Smartphone option rolled out in January 2024 and provides basic phone service for $19.99/month.
The smartphone plan is a BYOD option where you need to provide your own T-Mobile-compatible smartphone. The plan comes with a SIM card to use with the phone.
Currently Available Plan
- Tech Connect+ MAX: $19.99/month (Phone Plan)
Plan Specifications:
- Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
- Carrier Relationship: 3rd Party
- Plan Types Available: Phone (unlimited talk/text)
- Device Types Permitted: Phone
- Unlimited: Yes
- High-Speed Mobile Hotspot Use: 5GB, then unlimited at 3G speeds (600kbps)
- Throttling: None on device
- Network Management: After 50GB
- Video Streaming Resolution: SD (480p)
- 5G Access: Yes, with a compatible device and in an area where 5G service is available
- eSIM: No
- Device Purchase Required: No
- Plan Period: Monthly
- International Roaming: Unlimited 2G data in Mexico and Canada (up to 128 kbps)
- Domestic Roaming: Unlimited
- Data Roll Over: None
- Overage Charges: None
News, Videos & Status
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