Mobile Internet News Center
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Verizon Unlimited Upgrade Loophole Closing
It has been years now since Verizon offered an unlimited data plan, and Verizon has been making it harder and harder for customers with this plan to keep it. But for obvious reasons – these plans are considered to be the ultimate, especially for full-time RVers. All you can eat LTE with no worries about […]
Get your ‘Mobile. Connected.’ T-Shirt! Limited Edition Run!!
To celebrate the launch of The Mobile Internet Handbook – 2014 US RVers Edition, and the launch of this website, we’ve designed a T-shirt. We didn’t want something that was promotional of the book or the new website. We wanted something that anyone who depends on mobile internet would be proud to wear as a […]
“Virtually Unlimited” Satellite Internet Arrives, Disappoints Mobile Users
Satellite internet tends to be all about limitations – slow, capped, and often very expensive. So it is little wonder that a lot of RVers were excited by the news this week about new service plans from ViaSat’s Exede division — offering “virtually unlimited” 12Mbps internet service for just $70/month. Wow! But… Exede is a […]
FCC Questioning All Carriers on Throttling Policies
The back-and-forth between the FCC and Verizon over Verizon’s announced plan to throttle speeds of customer with “unlimited” plans has spilled over to other carriers now as well. Unlimited cellular data is the holy grail of many mobile users, and Verizon’s grandfathered-in unlimited plans have become more valuable to those who still have them than […]
Mobile Hotspots: Now Available With Wheels
Tired of mobile hotspots that discretely fit in your pocket? How about one that you can tow behind your RV instead… GM has announced a new service called “OnStar 4G LTE” – coming to most 2015 GM models. This system integrates an AT&T LTE modem into the cars infotainment system, creating a WiFi hotspot and […]
Verizon Tells FCC: Throttling “Widely Accepted”
First Verizon announced plans to begin throttling LTE customers with unlimited data plans, beginning in October. Then the Chairman of the FCC accused Verizon of potentially pursuing a “loophole designed to enhance your revenue streams” in a scathing demand letter. Now Verizon has responded with a letter of their own, claiming that their throttling plan […]
Why AT&T and Verizon Combined Makes Sense for RVers
So often we’re asked what the absolute best cellular network is for travelers. Verizon of course comes out on top – they have the widest coverage map, particularly for their 4G LTE speeds. We generally recommend that anyone going with just one carrier go with Verizon. However, AT&T has become a remarkable rival. And there […]
FCC Chairman: Not a Fan of Verizon’s Throttling Plan
A lot of people are concerned about Verizon’s newly announced plan to begin throttling users with grandfathered LTE accounts beginning in October. And it seems one of the most upset is FCC chairman Tom Wheeler. In a scathing letter to Verizon, he says: “Reasonable network management” concerns the technical management of your network; it is not […]
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