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WiFiRanger Converge Everest: Ready At Last, With Upgraded Modem Options and New Pricing
WiFiRanger is finally shipping their flagship Converge the product, the Everest. This rooftop unit features dual band Wi-Fi as WAN / LAN and the option to add up to two cellular embedded modems.
Google Fi Adds Simply Unlimited Smartphone Plan: 22GB High-Speed Data On Device Only
Google Fi has added a new basic ‘unlimited’ plan to their lineup of plan options, aptly titled ‘Simply Unlimited’. This plan includes 22GB of high-speed data on device and unlimited calling and texting in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Skyroam Adds Non-Expiring Per GB Data Plan Option for US and Global
Skyroam, a data provider that offers mobile hotspots and data plans geared towards international travel, has added a new U.S.-based data option that never expires.
Recalled: Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack Mobile Hotspot Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot models MHS900L, MHS900LS, and MHS900LPP produced by Franklin are being recalled by Verizon in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the risk of overheating leading to potential fires and burns.
T-Mobile Home Internet Service – Now Out of Beta – is Still Not Mobile Friendly
T-Mobile’s Home Internet service is out of beta and is rolling out to an increased number of rural markets according to an ‘Uncarrier’ announcement on April 7th, 2021. The service continues to be laden with language indicating it is not for mobile use.
Netgear Introduces Two New Cellular Devices – The Nighthawk AX4 Router and LM1200 LTE Modem
Netgear recently rolled out two new cellular products that may be of interest to some of our audience of nomads, RVers, and boaters – The Nighthawk AX4 4G LTE Router and the LM1200 LTE Modem.
Starlink Enables Easy Service Address Changes – One Step Closer to Being RV Nomad Friendly
One of the major limitations of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet beta service has been that it is NOT suitable for mobile users who change locations frequently. A Starlink receiver will not connect at all if you travel more than a dozen or so miles away from your registered service address – even if you travel […]
KVH Introduces High Performance TracPhone V30 Marine VSAT Antenna and Unlimited Data Plan Options for “Affordable Internet at Sea”
At the Palm Beach International Boat Show on March 25th, satellite equipment and service provider KVH announced a new lower-cost satellite receiver system and data plans.
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