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Winegard ConnecT OS – A Revamped and Modernized Firmware for the ConnecT and Gateway Routers
Winegard just released a major overhaul of the firmware for its mobile routers, which it is calling “ConnecT OS.” Customers with compatible gear can download the update now. Here are the details of this major revamp: Winegard Firmware Video Update Overhauled User Interface Until now, the firmware on Winegard routers has been very basic, […]
Hurricane Milton Alert: Keep Connected When Cell Towers Go Down with Starlink and Apple!
In advance of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, and in response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene – SpaceX and T-Mobile have worked with the FCC to push forward the timeline for rolling out beta text messaging service from Starlink satellites directly to cellular phones. Satellite text messaging has been enabled as of last night for […]
Starlink Delays Eliminating Opt-In Mobile Priority Data Feature Until “Early 2025”
Starlink had previously announced that the ability to opt-in to Mobile Priority data on Roam plans would be going away on October 10th. Since the Roam plan only provides coverage on land or near shore, this feature was particularly important to boaters – who would often enable Mobile Priority ($2/GB) to keep coverage during brief […]
Upcoming Starlink “Coastal Coverage” Limits Might Push Cruisers To More Expensive Plan
If you are an active cruiser, keeping connected on the water via Starlink may soon be a LOT more expensive. New changes to Starlink’s terms for the Roam service plan will soon limit “Coastal Coverage” to “5 consecutive days at a time and a total of 60 days over the course of a year.” These […]
weBoost Updates Its RV Cellular Booster Line With A New And More Flexible “Drive Reach RV II” Kit
Cellular booster company, weBoost, has updated some of its mobile booster kits. The biggest change is that the Drive Reach RV kit is now the “Drive Reach RV II” and comes with some changes. weBoost also added a new Reach Drive kit intended for fleet vehicles. Video Story Drive Reach RV II The first […]
Insty Connect Releases Updated System With Multi-WAN Capabilities Including Speedify Bonding
Insty Connect is a small family-run company that provides a cellular connectivity system focused on the RV market. The Insty Connect system combines a rooftop antenna featuring an integrated Qualcomm X62 cellular modem module, connected via Ethernet to a companion indoor router. By integrating the cellular modem directly into the outdoor antenna, Insty greatly reduces […]
Starlink Revamps Data Plans and Raises Prices, Again! Roam Now $165/month – But Includes International & In-Motion Use
SpaceX is overhauling Starlink mobile service plans yet again – changing features and raising prices. Depending on the type of nomadic user you are, some of these changes might be very welcome. But for others, especially off-shore boaters, the changes could be painful. One particularly welcome change is that the affordable “Roam—50 GB” plan, which […]
iPhone 16 Brings Wi-Fi 7, Messaging via Satellite, and an Odd Cellular Regression
Yesterday, Apple announced this year’s batch of new iPhone models – the mainstream iPhone 16, the large-screen iPhone 16 Plus, and the new flagship iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. With 5G technology becoming increasingly mature, there is little obviously new on the iPhone 16 cellular front. But this year, Wi-Fi 7 makes […]
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