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AT&T Shuts Down Prepaid DataConnect Pass Plans – $34.99/mo Unlimited Tablet Plan Comes to an End
AT&T sent out notices to all customers that utilize prepaid plans acquired through its DataConnect Pass prepaid portal that all DataConnect Pass plans will be completely retired and no longer available for use. AT&T is shutting down the portal and billing system that supports these plans. Automatic billing for existing plans will end on February […]
Peplink Introduces PrimeCare+ Care Plan With Revised Pricing, 24×7 Support, and Advanced Hardware Replacement
Cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink today announced a new “Care+” tier to its extended warranty and support programs, including a new PrimeCare+ option that is available for many of the routers most popular with our core nomadic audience here at the Mobile Internet Resource Center. Is PrimeCare+ worth investing in? Just what’s new? Peplink PrimeCare Video […]
T-Mobile Rolls Out Band n25 – Increasing Mid-Band 5G Capacity & Coverage
In what it characterized as a “mic drop” – T-Mobile this week bragged that it had “achieved its year-end goal of covering 260 million people with Ultra Capacity 5G weeks ahead of schedule”, an impressive accomplishment. But just as exciting is the news that T-Mobile has added an entirely new chunk of spectrum to its […]
Mobile Satellite Internet Options – December 2022 Industry Update: Starlink, OneWeb, Kuiper, and More!
A lot has changed since our last comprehensive satellite industry update back in March 2022. Most exciting is that fast mobile satellite broadband has now become a practical reality across North America and much of the globe – with SpaceX’s Starlink continuing to dominate the market. But Starlink’s popularity has come at a price – […]
Verizon 3G Shutdown Update – Will It Affect Mobile Internet Users?
We’ve been covering the planned shutdowns of 3G networks all year, and Verizon is the last carrier to finally sunset its 3G network. This will mark the end of the 3G era and leave 3G devices obsolete – at least for use in North America. The other two major carriers – T-Mobile and AT&T – […]
Peplink Lowers Price of MAX Transit Duo Pro Router to $999 & Updates Name
The Peplink MAX Transit Pro has a new name – and a new lower price. MAX Transit Duo Pro Video Name Change and Price Drop Today, Peplink is lowering the price of the Transit Pro by $200 from $1,199 – to $999. They’re also rebranding it – as the MAX Transit Duo Pro. The […]
Verizon Introduces a New 5G Hotspot – The TCL Linkzone 5G UW
Verizon released a new 5G mobile hotspot device, the Linkzone 5G UW, by TCL. With the introduction of this hotspot, Verizon now offers four different 5G mobile hotspots for sale. The other models currently available are the Inseego MiFi X PRO 5G UW, the Inseego MiFi M2100 5G UW, and the Orbic Speed 5G UW. […]
Verizon Increases Canada/Mexico and TravelPass International Roaming Data to 2GB/Day
Verizon has made some increases to the their international data allotments. For the past several years, Verizon has included 0.5GB per day of full speed data when roaming into Canada and Mexico or when redeeming a TravelPass around the globe. A recent change has increased the daily usage to 2GB per day. The cap applies to […]
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