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Next Generation Qualcomm X62 Modems Coming to Peplink Routers, At Last!
We’ve just been informed that the first shipments of Peplink routers with Qualcomm X62 modems are inbound – bringing a long-awaited upgrade in cellular technology to Peplink’s popular cellular integrated router lineup. Peplink is planning to quietly phase the new modems into its existing 5G product lines – starting with the MAX BR1 Pro 5G […]
Peplink Firmware 8.4 Brings “Supercharged” Starlink Integration, Other Updates
Today, cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink released version 8.4 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. We’ve been experimenting with the various beta releases of 8.4 for several months now – and while it is not nearly as feature-packed as firmware 8.3 which came out in February, it is still a solid release. […]
Starlink No Longer has a Waitlist for Standard Service, and 10 MPH Speed Enforcement Update
Starlink updated its Starlink Availability Map to show there are no longer any waitlisted areas in the entire US for new Standard (residential) service. Over the past few years, as the Starlink constellation has grown to over 4,000 satellites, the areas that were waitlisted for new residential orders due to limited capacity have shrunk. In […]
Starlink’s New Lower-Cost $140/mo Priority Data Plan – A Surprisingly Intriguing Option For Nomads
SpaceX quietly introduced a new, more affordable tier of its Priority plan that, on it surface, seems to be targeting a very limited audience – fixed-location businesses who want to use Starlink as a secondary backup connection – describing this new “Priority – 40GB” plan this way: “Best for back up connectivity, small businesses and […]
AT&T Business Revamps Smartphone Plan Lineup – Including New Unlimited Premium Plan with 200GB Hotspot Data
AT&T Business recently revamped its lineup of smartphone plans – including the new top-tier Unlimited Premium plan – with a whopping 200GB of hotspot data. Video Story New Plans Overview The new AT&T Business smartphone plan lineup includes the following plans: Unlimited Premium, Unlimited Advanced, and Unlimited Standard. These plans replace the previously offered […]
iPhone 15 Brings Minor Mobile Internet Enhancements & Roadside Assistance via Satellite
Yesterday, Apple announced this year’s batch of new iPhone models – the mainstream iPhone 15 and large-screen iPhone 15 Plus, and the new flagship iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. With 5G technology being relatively mature – unlike last year, there is little obviously new on the iPhone 15 cellular front to get […]
New Arcadyan G4AR Gateway Router For T-Mobile Home/Small Business Internet Includes Antenna Ports
T-Mobile recently released another new gateway router for its Home and Small Business Internet service. The new gateway is the Arcadyan G4AR, and it provides a valuable feature that is not included in the other available gateways – external antenna ports. Like T-Mobile’s other gateways, this new device is included with T-Mobile’s Home or Small […]
Starlink In Motion 10 MPH Speed Limit Enforcement – Coming October 1st
UPDATE (9/7/2023): Winegard has now let us know that Mobile Priority plans will NOT be getting unlimited in motion usage on land. Metered priority data WILL always be required for usage at speeds over 10 MPH – making the $250/mo “Mobile Priority” plan even less appealing. We will soon be publishing a follow on story […]
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