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SpaceX Files With FCC For New Smaller “Version 2” Starlink Receivers
Starlink’s current lineup of hardware consists of two different antenna sizes. But new filings with the FCC this week indicate that SpaceX has two new models in the pipeline – including a much smaller Starlink receiver that may prove to be better suited for installation on vehicles and for portable usage. SpaceX describes the purpose […]
SpaceX Begins Launching V2 Mini Starlink Satellites With 4x Capacity
Earlier this week, SpaceX launched the first 21 satellites that will begin to build the second generation Starlink constellation. This is a major milestone for SpaceX – the new generation of Starlink satellites support 4x the data throughput of the first generation, and will enable Starlink to serve even more potential customers – especially in […]
AT&T Lowers Price on Business Wireless Broadband Plans – Unlimited Speed Tiered Data Starting at $65/mo
AT&T changed their Business Wireless Broadband Plans by reducing the number of plan options, significantly reducing the price, and adjusting some other features. Video Story Business Wireless Broadband Plans Overview AT&T has a line of plans for business customers called Wireless Broadband that offer unlimited data for mobile hotspot devices and cellular-embedded routers. These plans […]
Starlink Officially Announces Global Coverage
Starlink’s growing constellation of satellites is now robust enough to allow Starlink to begin offering global coverage plans. While Starlink’s constellation covers most parts of the earth, it wasn’t until now that Starlink had enough of the newer satellites in orbit to feel confident they can officially offer global coverage around the earth including water […]
The Franklin A50 – A New 5G Mobile Hotspot For AT&T
AT&T is now offering a new 5G mobile hotspot device for postpaid consumer and business customers – the A50 from Franklin Wireless. The A50 is model number RG2102 and is part of the Frankly RG2100 series of mobile hotspot devices and utilizes the same design and modem as the JEXtream RG2100 from Franklin Wireless, which […]
Peplink Firmware 8.3 Is Packed With New Features: Synergy Mode, Dynamic Weighted Bonding, Unlimited SpeedFusion Data and Virtual WAN
Cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink today released version 8.3 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. We’ve been experimenting with the various beta releases of 8.3 since November – and it is indeed an extremely impressive update with enough new features that it really could have been worthy of being called 9.0. Under […]
Big Starlink Changes: Starlink for RVs Price Increase to $150/month, Portability For Residential Gone
Starlink is, once again, shaking things up, but not in a good way for most nomads. Starlink’s website was changed late last evening to reflect new pricing for Starlink for RVs and Residential services. And they sent out emails to most US Starlink customers alerting them of a price increase for their service, a little […]
Insty Connect Offering X62 5G Modems – A First For Mobile Routers
Insty Connect is a small company run by a part-time RVer that makes cellular connectivity systems for RVers. The Insty Connect system is primarily designed for RVs and consists of a rooftop unit housing a cellular modem and antennas that is connected to an indoor router. Insty Connect announced that they now have the option […]
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