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T-Mobile Announces Beta Test For Starlink Direct-to-Cellular Satellite Service
T-Mobile and SpaceX have a partnership to provide limited cellular service from space, and the FCC recently approved this direct-to-cell (DTC) service for commercial use. T-Mobile is launching a beta test for this capability in early 2025 and plans to expand service as more satellites with direct-to-cell capability are orbited. This is NOT Starlink high-speed […]
New Official Starlink Accessories – Including DC Power & Roof Rack
Starlink recently added several new accessories to its official store, and there are some exciting new options to explore, especially for nomads. One of the most highly sought-after accessories for some Starlink users is an official DC option for the Starlink Standard hardware. Users have been asking for a DC option since the first round […]
Winegard/WiFiRanger Launches the “Everest 2.0” Rooftop 5G Connectivity System
Winegard, which acquired WiFiRanger back in 2020, is out with a new model of the Everest rooftop connectivity system, called the Everest 2.0. While the WiFiRanger lineage is still there, the branding is now exclusively Winegard, and the Everest 2.0 represents a product that fuses the features and technology of both Winegard and WiFiRanger. The […]
Starlink Waitlists Return, Network Congestion On the Rise and Finally, a Customer Support Phone #
Starlink waitlists for residential service had pretty much disappeared from the map for the past year as Starlink expanded its satellite constellation. Over that time, speeds also increased, and things were looking more promising for Starlink subscribers in terms of performance. It was not uncommon to see users bragging about impressive speeds, even into the […]
Peplink Introduces the Antenna MAX – A Roof Mounted Antenna Enclosure That Aims To Eliminate Cable Loss
Cellular antennas perform best when mounted high up outdoors with a clear, unobstructed view in every direction – on the roof of an RV, up a mast, or on a boat’s radar arch. However, the gain from prime antenna placement is often squandered due to losses over long coax cables connecting the antenna outdoors to […]
T-Mobile Launches First 5G “RedCap” Device – The TCL Linkport IK511 USB Modem
T-Mobile has launched an interesting new 5G data-only device, the TCL Linkport IK511. First announced on October 16th, the Linkport IK511 is now available online and in some T-Mobile stores. What makes this new device unique is that it’s the first commercially available device in the US that supports the 5G Reduced Capability or “RedCap” […]
Winegard ConnecT OS – A Revamped and Modernized Firmware for the ConnecT and Gateway Routers
Winegard just released a major overhaul of the firmware for its mobile routers, which it is calling “ConnecT OS.” Customers with compatible gear can download the update now. Here are the details of this major revamp: Winegard Firmware Video Update Overhauled User Interface Until now, the firmware on Winegard routers has been very basic, […]
Hurricane Milton Alert: Keep Connected When Cell Towers Go Down with Starlink and Apple!
In advance of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, and in response to the devastation from Hurricane Helene – SpaceX and T-Mobile have worked with the FCC to push forward the timeline for rolling out beta text messaging service from Starlink satellites directly to cellular phones. Satellite text messaging has been enabled as of last night for […]
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