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Verizon Releases The Orbic Speed 5G UW Mobile Hotspot – Verizon’s New 5G Flagship
Verizon has officially released its newest 5G compatible mobile hotspot device – the Orbic Speed 5G UW.
AT&T Prepaid Sends Confusing Cancellation Notices to Hotspot Customers
Several Mobile Internet Resource Center MIA members today received cancellation notices for their AT&T prepaid accounts. The email warned that their current device will “stop working any day now” and that the account would be canceled on April first if the device wasn’t upgraded. This notification is likely related to AT&T’s plan to shut down […]
5G Industry Update: Is 2022 The Year 5G Gets Interesting?
In our major 5G industry update last summer, we concluded: “So while it might be tempting to invest in “future-proofing” now – by the time 5G networks have evolved to really take advantage of what is possible with all this underlying technology, there will likely be better (and more affordable) 5G hardware options on the […]
Is SpaceX Experimenting With Starlink Roaming?
One of the biggest obstacles keeping many nomads from embracing SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband service is that, up until now, Starlink will only connect when you are within around a dozen miles of your registered service address. If you travel any further from “home” and try to connect, Starlink will just stare at the sky […]
SpaceX Introduces “Starlink Premium” Dish & Service at 5X the Cost, Offers “Additional Location” Support
Last night (February 1st) SpaceX updated the Starlink website to reveal a new Starlink Premium offering featuring a new larger Dishy receiver for SpaceX’s satellite broadband service: “Starlink Premium has more than double the antenna capability of Starlink, delivering faster internet speeds and higher throughput for the highest demand users, including businesses. Order now to […]
AT&T 3G Shutdown Coming February 22nd 2022 – Are You Ready?
AT&T’s 3G network is shutting down on February 22nd, 2022 – are you ready for this transition?
WiFiRanger Releases Osprey Cellular Router to Pair With Winegard’s Air 360+ Rooftop Antenna System
WiFiRanger is a company that has long been focused on connectivity for the RV market, which is one reason why the RV gear behemoth, Winegard, acquired WiFiRanger in August of 2020. Since the acquisition, WiFiRanger has continued to focus on its Converge product line while working with Winegard to collaborate on new products. The Osprey […]
Verizon Business Releases New Business Unlimited Data Device Plans with 5G Ultra Wideband Network Access
Coinciding with yesterday’s rollout of C-Band 5G service, Verizon announced new business data plans for data-only devices. These new data device plans join the currently available Verizon Business 2.0 Unlimited Smartphone plans starting today, January 20th. The new data device plans come in two tiers, Business Unlimited Plus Data Device and Business Unlimited Pro Data […]
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