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Pepwave Launches Next Generation Surf SOHO, MAX BR1 Mini
WiFiRanger isn’t the only company with new routers appealing to RVers launching this week – mobile router manufacturer Peplink also has a major new release The long awaited third generation Pepwave Surf SOHO is at last available! Peplink is also now shipping an interesting new lower-cost addition to the MAX BR1 line of cellular integrated […]
WiFiRanger Revamps Entire Product Line – Embracing 802.11ac Wi-Fi
WiFiRanger has a long history of serving the RV market with indoor routers and roof-mounted long-range gear that many have come to rely on. The simplified user interface, RVer friendly features, and customer service that is willing to dive into troubleshooting unique issues such as problems with connecting to campground Wi-Fi login screens has always […]
SpaceX Reveals More Details About Global Satellite Broadband Plans
SpaceX hasn’t shared much about its plans for building a global satellite internet network since January 2015 when Elon Musk announced he was opening a new office in Seattle focused on: “Creating global communications system that would be larger than anything that has been talked about to date.” But what exactly did he have in […]
Verizon Jetpack AC791L Firmware Update Increases LTE-Advanced Capabilities
Verizon is in the process of pushing out a new firmware update to its flagship Jetpack AC791L mobile hotspot, our current top pick for staying connected on Verizon’s network. Verizon describes the update this way: “The Verizon Jetpack AC791L SU1 release provides new features, supports Verizon’s enhanced network capabilities, and addresses known issues. New to […]
AT&T Announces “Stream Saver” Video Resolution Limiting Feature
UPDATE: February 2017 We’ve received several reports that AT&T is at last rolling out Stream Saver widely to customers, even those with unlimited data plans. If you are on a data-limited plan, this means that your AT&T plan will now last longer while watching video before running out of data. But if you are on […]
TechnoRV Introduces Convenient RV Antenna Suction Cup Mount
One issue that many RVers stress over is how to attach external Wi-Fi and cellular antennas to their RVs. This is understandable – it is inevitably stressful to contemplate drilling a hole in a roof or wall for an antenna cable to enter, or a permanent mount to attach. RV focused online retailer TechnoRV has […]
Increased Data on both Verizon and AT&T Prepaid Plans
Both Verizon and AT&T are pushing out some new data friendly deals over the next week. And they both include roll-over data and official mobile hotspot usage, making them appealing flexible plans for RVers. Beginning Monday, November 13th, Verizon Prepaid will offer new 5 GB and 10 GB LTE data plans at very competitive price […]
MetroPCS Offering 8GB LTE Data for $50 for Limited Time
For a limited time, T-Mobile’s wholly owned subsidiary branch, MetroPCS, is promoting 8 GB of 4G LTE data for $50. MetroPCS’ typical offer includes 5 GB for $50; however customers who activate a line during this 8 GB promotional period will remain ‘grandfathered’ at 8 GB for as long as their account remains active and in […]
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