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T-Mobile Offers New Mobile Hotspot Device – The Franklin T9
T-Mobile just released a new mobile hotspot device – the Franklin T9. This new hotspot replaces the Coolpad Surf, which is no longer available for purchase from T-Mobile. The Coolpad Surf remains available from some MVNO’s and resellers, for free as part of T-Mobile’s ongoing Test Drive program (free service for 30-days). And the Sprint […]
AT&T Launches Previously Teased ‘Unlimited Elite’ Plan
On October 31st, 2019, AT&T announced an impending Unlimited plan shake-up. The new AT&T unlimited plans would be tiered as a trio: Starter, Extra, and Elite. The ‘Elite’, plan, however, would not be released until a future date. Well, that future date is upon us! The pricey, somewhat lackluster plan is now live. For $85 […]
AT&T Adds Ability to Tack-On 5GB of Mobile Hotspot for $10/month to Unlimited Prepaid
AT&T Prepaid is now offering personal mobile hotspot data as an add-on to their Prepaid Unlimited Plans. 5GB of mobile hotspot data can be purchased for an extra $10/month as needed. AT&T offers two prepaid unlimited smartphone plans, here are the key differences between them: The $65 Prepaid Unlimited Plan is subject to Network Management […]
Mobile Internet Resource Center Founders to Co-Host ‘The RVers’ TV Show
Back in 2014, my partner Chris and I founded the Mobile Internet Resource Center. But many of you have been following us online for even longer – we have been sharing our personal travels and tech projects as Technomadia since we first hit the road way back in 2006. Last year, Chris and I were […]
Geek News Alert: Peplink Removes Throughput Limit For SpeedFusion Bonding Servers
When Peplink updated its lineup of cellular integrated routers in August (our news story) it introduced the new PrimeCare support contract option, and the new pricing dramatically changed how much it costs to take advantage of Peplink’s SpeedFusion connection bonding technology. But the catch with bonding connections is that you still need a need a […]
weBoost Rebrands Drive 4G-X Cellular Booster to Drive X – and Lowers the Price
weBoost today announced it was changing the name of their popular weBoost 4G-X cellular booster, and also lowering the price. The weBoost 4G-X had been the ‘gold standard’ of mobile cellular boosters since it came out in 2015, and earned its top pick status with our staff. As of today, it will now be known […]
SpaceX Starlink & LEO Satellite Internet Update: Second Batch Of 60 Satellites Launched, Service Coming in 2020
SpaceX this morning launched the second batch of 60 Starlink satellites, and it has given an update on just when Starlink satellite internet service will actually begin rolling out to consumers. A lot sooner than many people originally thought possible. Starlink’s newly launched website makes this bold claim: “Starlink is targeting service in the Northern […]
T-Mobile Unveils 5G Coverage Map, Sprint Merger Status Update
T-Mobile yesterday announced that its new 600MHz nationwide 5G network will go live on December 6th, and there are three new “uncarrier” initiatives that T-Mobile says will focus on using this network for public good to provide free access to both first responders and low-income households. But the unspoken main goal with T-Mobile’s latest uncarrier announcement […]
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