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The Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Cruisers

Welcome to our central resource page for data plans, highlighting the plans we currently consider the best for phones, hotspots, tablets & routers.

Finding the right data plans for your unique needs is no easy task - using cellular data as a primary way online is not how most carriers have designed their mobile plans.

At the Mobile Internet Resource Center - we strive to provide unbiased mobile internet information for US based RVers, boaters and nomads.

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December 19, 2024

Shopping for Cellular Data Plans Finding Your Best Data Plan for RVing or Boating!

Today's RVer or boater needs a home internet replacement while traveling. They're working from 'home', remote learning, researching the next stop, banking, keeping entertained and staying in touch with friends & family - all of which require internet access.

Cellular data is the most popular way to keep online while traveling, with Starlink being a common option for places without a cellular signal. A nomad's data plans need to get laptops, computers, smart TVs, gaming systems, and home automation systems online.

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Those living on the road for any length of time are not the typical cellular customer just using a bit of data when away from home, they're using it as a home internet replacement while on the go.

Which means seeking out data plans that include a lot of data that can be used as a hotspot from either smartphones, tablets, hotspot devices (Jetpacks, MiFis) or cellular embedded routers (Peplink, Winegard, Mofi, InstyConnect).

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Top Plans in the News

Visible Now Offers HD Streaming on Visible+ Plan, and Allows for Rolling Over Global Passes

December 16, 2024 | ,

Verizon Decreases Autopay Discount By 50% On Many Legacy Smartphone Plans

September 5, 2024 | ,

New Visible Promo – Up to $10 Off Through August 21

July 24, 2024 | ,

T-Mobile’s AWAY™ Plan for RVers and Nomads for $160/mo now back to Coming Soon – Webpage Added

June 18, 2024 |

T-Mobile Adds A New Business 5G Smartphone Plan – Business Unlimited Edge

May 21, 2024 | ,

We publish an updated video as warranted throughout the year, but plans change all the time. So be sure to check the recent news stories above for any changes, and the grid below is kept constantly up to date.

Best Cellular Data Plans for RVers & Boaters

Filter by the criteria that matter to you - the carrier (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile or Dish) and/or the type of device you want to use a data plan with. Click through to learn more about each plan.

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Verizon Postpaid Unlimited Phone Plans
Verizon's Unlimited Ultimate plan comes with 60GB of mobile hotspot data but an additional 100GB of hotspot data can be added for only $10/month, for a total of 160GB of hotspot data for $100/month. The hotspot add-on can also be added to Unlimited Plus, for 130GB of hotspot data for $90/month.
$90-$100/month
60-160GB Hotspot
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atT business wireless broadband
Business Wireless Broadband
AT&T's business plans for routers and hotspots that offer unlimited speed tiered data. Starting at $70/mo for 25 Mbps to $100/mo for 100 Mbps.
$70-100/mo
Unlimited
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Non-Profit Plans
Non-Profits like Calyx & PCs for People offer low-cost truly unlimited T-Mobile data plans to their members, ranging from $15-$50/month. Must be used in provided hotspot device.
$15-50/mo
Unlimited
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Business Internet
T-Mobile's Business Internet data plans are intended for fixed locations, but are advertised for use in temporary work locations. $60/mo for unlimited in limited locations. Capped data plans also available. Can bring your own device, including routers.
$60/mo
Unlimited
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Roam
Satellite internet, not cellular - but a worthy consideration as part of a mobile internet setup. Service is $150/mo for unlimited data at 'best effort' service on the 'Roam' data plan.
$150
Unlimited
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fmca
FMCA TechConnect+ Data Plans
FMCA offers data plans of all three major networks - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
$60-90/mo
290GB-Unlimited
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Dish Wireless Project Genesis
Dish (Boost Mobile) is the new 4th carrier, currently offering 5G service in a limited number of areas but roaming onto AT&T & T-Mobile. They have pre and post-paid plans under Boost Mobile, and a postpaid plan under the name Project Genesis. The Project Genesis unlimited smartphone plan is $25/month.
$25
Unlimited
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att dataconnect
DataConnect
Postpaid AT&T data-only plans for hotspots and routers offering 50GB ($55/mo) or 100GB ($90/mo) of data.
$90
100GB
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cricket wireless simply data hotspot
Simply Data
AT&T's prepaid subsidiary Cricket Wireless offers Simply Data plans for select mobile hotspot devices (and tablets too - but there are better unlimited options).
$90/mo
150 GB
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Mobile Internet
T-Mobile's Mobile Internet plans for hotspots, routers & tablets. 100GB option for 5G hotspots only, 50GB for $50/mo option for LTE hotspots and routers.
$50/mo
100 GB
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att consumer unlimited premium top pick
Consumer Unlimited Premium
AT&T's flagship consumer data plan for smartphones that includes unlimited priority data with no network management, and 60GB of high speed personal mobile hotspot use. Tablets can be added on for $20/mo.
$85.99/mo
60 GB Hotspot
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Visible
Verizon's prepaid brand, offering smartphone plans with unlimited data - including unlimited personal mobile hotspot with capped speeds.
$25-45/mo
Unlimited Hotspot
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Mobile Hotspot Premium
Verizon's postpaid option for data devices, available as an add-on to their smartphone plans, or stand alone at single line pricing.
$60-110/mo
150 GB
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Unlimited Tablet
AT&T's unlimited tablet plan can be activated without other lines of service for just $20/month, available for both consumer and business customers. It includes 10GB of mobile hotspot data.
$20/mo
Unlimited On Device
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verizon prepaid data plans
Prepaid Data Plan
Verizon's prepaid data only plan for tablets, hotspots and routers, available with or without other prepaid lines of service ($30 multi-line discount).
$70-100/mo
150 GB
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Prepaid Hotspot Plans
AT&T Prepaid offers data plans for hotspots, routers and tablets available in up to 100GB data caps.
$90/mo
100 GB
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verizon business internet
LTE Business Internet
Verizon's LTE Business Internet plans come with 300GB of high speed data and variable speed caps.
$69-$199/month
300GB
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t mobile consumer smartphone plans
Go5G Plus
T-Mobile's Go5G Plus premium smartphone plan comes with no network management and 50GB of hotspot or 100GB with a $35 add-on. Multiple unlimited tablet plans are also available.
$90/mo
50GB Hotspot
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Business Unlimited Edge
T-Mobile's flagship business smartphone plan offers no network management for on-device data and comes with 200 GB of high-speed mobile hotspot use. Tablet addon options are available as well as frequent tablet promos for as little as $10/month.
$90/mo
200 GB Hotspot
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verizon business plans
Business Unlimited Pro 5G
Verizon's flagship business smartphone plan that includes 200GB of mobile hotspot use and all on-device data is priority data. Add-on options for hotspot devices and tablets are available.
$80/mo
200 GB Hotspot
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ATT Business Unlimited Premium
Business Unlimited Premium
AT&T's flagship business data plan for smartphones that includes no network management and 200GB of high speed personal mobile hotspot use. Tablets can be added on for $20/mo.
$80/mo
200 GB Hotspot
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3rd Party Vendors
3rd Party Vendors & Resellers
3rd Party Vendors and Resellers that offer plans on the major carriers' networks with higher data caps than directly through the carrier - but usually with risks.
$60+/month
Varies
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