AT&T and Netgear today launched a new flagship 5G mobile hotspot – the Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro. This is the… Continue Reading
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Peplink MAX Transit Duo Pro Router Now Comes With Updated Cat-12 Modems And A Higher Price
Peplink has quietly rolled out an unannounced change to its dual-modem LTE router, the Max Transit Duo Pro. Until now,… Continue Reading
Verizon Decreases Autopay Discount By 50% On Many Legacy Smartphone Plans
Verizon sent out notices to customers of many types of retired smartphone plans that their autopay discount would be cut… Continue Reading
Mobile Internet Resource Center Tenth Anniversary – Retrospective
It is hard to believe – but the Mobile Internet Resource Center is turning ten years old this month! We… Continue Reading
Peplink Firmware 8.5 Released – Starlink Optimizations & Minor Updates
Today, cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink released version 8.5 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. The headline… Continue Reading
Verizon Releases A New 5G Mobile Hotspot – The Orbic Speed X 5G
Verizon released a new 5G mobile hotspot device, the Speed X 5G, by Orbic. This new hotspot is a mid-range… Continue Reading
MobileMustHave Launches Multi-Carrier RoamLink Data Plans, and RoamLink Connect Hardware Rental
MobileMustHave last week launched “RoamLink” – a new multi-carrier cellular plan that roams onto Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular… Continue Reading
Starlink Gen 3 Standard Hardware on Sale for $299 For All Thru Oct 5, 2024
Starlink is getting more aggressive with its hardwire price and has now put the Gen 3 Standard hardware on sale… Continue Reading
US Mobile Adds AT&T Network, and the Ability to Switch Between Networks
US Mobile is an MVNO that has long offered plans on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks. As of August 2024,… Continue Reading
The T-Mobile AWAY Plan – A Mobile-Friendly Option For RVers And Nomads – Finally Launches
T-Mobile has finally launched the AWAY plans, which are aimed explicitly at RVers, nomads, and other frequent travelers. The AWAY… Continue Reading
New Visible Promo – Up to $10 Off Through August 21
Visible is a prepaid subsidiary of Verizon that offers two phone plans. Their plans tend to be very popular in… Continue Reading
Dish Wireless Repositions Boost Brands – Boost Infinite is Now Boost Mobile
Dish Wireless has repositioned their two Boost brands – Boost Mobile and Boost Infinite – to now both fall under… Continue Reading
Verizon Prepaid Brand Total Wireless Now Offers A 100GB Data Plan For $45/Month
Verizon owns several prepaid brands, one of which is Total Wireless (formerly known as “Total by Verizon”), which offers inexpensive… Continue Reading
Peplink Releases the MAX BR2 – A Low-Performance Dual-Modem Router
Today, Peplink officially released a new dual modem router option, the MAX BR2, priced at $599. This router has some… Continue Reading
Starlink Mini Dish Now Available To All – With Nomad Friendly Data Plans!
SpaceX released the mobile friendly Starlink Mini system last month – for the first time offering a small DC-powered Starlink… Continue Reading
Analysis: Why Is Starlink Mini Affordable & Unlimited In Central America, But Not In USA?
The new Starlink Mini seems like the ideal Starlink hardware option for our audience of nomadic RVers and boaters. But… Continue Reading
Starlink Mini Dish Launched – Disappointing “Mini Roam” Data Plan Dashes Nomadic Dreams
This week has been a roller coaster in the world of Starlink. We reported earlier in the week on all… Continue Reading
AT&T Announces Price Increases for “Most” Legacy Unlimited Plans
AT&T has just announced another upcoming price increase on several legacy smartphone plans, including most of their retired unlimited plans…. Continue Reading
T-Mobile’s AWAY™ Plan for RVers and Nomads for $160/mo now back to Coming Soon – Webpage Added
The T-Mobile Home Internet plan priced at just $50-60/month has been a popular way for RVers, boaters, and nomads to… Continue Reading
UPDATED: Elon Teases Starlink Mini Details – Cheaper Hardware and Subscription Cost?
Over the weekend, Elon Musk teased some new information about the upcoming Starlink Mini system via posts on his X… Continue Reading
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Review: Netgear 5G MIMO Antenna (Cellular Antennas)
Netgear’s suction cup mounted MIMO 5G antenna with 2 SMA connectors (and SMA to TS-9 adapters) for use with mobile hotspot devices.
Overview: Alternative Global Cloud SIMs (Cellular Plans)
Global mobile hotspots with virtual SIMs that allow you to purchase passes for unlimited international use.
Overview: Total Wireless (Cellular Data Plans)
A Verizon subsidiary offering prepaid smartphone and data plans with up to 100GB of data.
CASEANT 4×4 MIMO Antenna by Panorama (Cellular Antennas)
An omnidirectional panel 4×4 MIMO antenna that supports Wi-Fi 6E
Overview: Project Genesis / Boost Mobile by Dish Wireless (Cellular Data Plans)
Dish Network is growing to become the fourth big cellular provider replacing Sprint and offers postpaid plans under Boost Infinite and Project Genesis brands.
Review: Cellular Routers & Data Plans For Fixed Wireless Residential and Business Service by Verizon, AT&T, and UScellular
Cellular-based home internet service providing a router and unlimited data for fixed locations only.
Overview: Prepaid Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile’s direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans, and prepaid subsidiaries Ultra Mobile and Mint Mobile.
Review: MAX BR1 Mini & BR2 by Peplink (Mobile Router)
Peplink’s budget mobile routers designed for basic connectivity.
Amplimax Ultra from Elsys (Mobile Cellular Router)
The ELSYS AMPLIMAX Ultra is a 5G CPE with an x62 modem integrated with a 4×4 antenna.
Review: Pepwave Mobility Antennas by Peplink (Cellular Antennas)
Peplink’s line of omnidirectional, dome antennas, formerly known as ‘Puma’.
Review: Husky and Great Pyrenees Omni-Directional Antennas by Parsec (Cellular Antenna)
The Parsec Husky and Great Pyrenees are a high-performance, omnidirectional combination antennas that are 5G ready for sub-6GHz frequencies.
Review: QuadMini & QuadPro 4×4 Panel Antennas from Waveform (Cellular Antennas)
Waveform’s own 4×4 MIMO panel antennas – the QuadMini being omnidirectional and low profile, the one of most interest for RV or Boat use.
Overview: Globalstar Sat-Fi 2 (Satellite Internet)
Satellite powered Wi-Fi personal hotspot supporting voice & data.
Overview: Postpaid Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile’s postpaid consumer plans for smartphones and tablets, and data plans for hotspots & routers.
8 x 8 MIMO Antenna by Quectel (Cellular Antennas)
The Quectel 8×8 MIMO Panel Antenna that is certified for frequencies from 600MHz to 6000MHz.
Overview: Business Plans by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
T-Mobile offers a line of plans for small business customers that are priced similarly to their consumer plans but offer more features & benefits.
Overview: FMCA Tech Connect+ Data Plans (Cellular Data Plans)
FMCA offers data plans as part of their Tech Connect+ membership programs. They currently offer plans on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
Overview: Metro by T-Mobile (Cellular Data Plans)
Metro by T-Mobile, T-Mobile’s prepaid subsidiary, offers smartphone and data plans.
Overview: Perle Cellular Routers and Gateways (Mobile Router)
Perle is a Candian company that makes high-end networking products, including a couple of expensive cellular routers/gateways that might be of interest to nomads with extremely specific needs.
Overview: Business Plans by AT&T (Cellular Data Plans)
AT&T Business offers smartphone plans with up to 200GB of hotspot data and Business Broadband Plans with unlimited speed capped data for those with qualifying businesses.
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Activating & Moving Data Plans on Cellular Devices – Compatibility, APNs & Configuring
There are a number of scenarios where RVers, cruisers, and other nomads may want to use a device on a different carrier than it was originally intended for. It is possible to use a device on another carrier – but more importantly, is it optimal? The answer, like so many things with mobile internet, is: “It depends.”
Verizon Prepaid Unlimited Data Hotspot Jetpack Plan (pUDP) – Legacy/Retired
Verizon’s Prepaid Unlimited Hotspot Data Plan (pUDP) is grandfathered, and not open to new customers. This guide will help you keep that plan in good standing.
The Definitive Guide to Cellular Booster Registration
We’ve done the research and have tracked down all the critical details for cellular booster registration for all the major carriers.
Peplink SIM Injector – Create a Library of Data Plans
A SIM Injector allows you to set up a library of SIM cards that can be assigned to multiple modems inside most Peplink Routers.
Understanding MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) – Cellular Speed & Booster Implications
What is MIMO is, how does it work, and how it can be used to enhance cellular speeds? MIMO has the potential to make finding great mobile internet on the road an easier experience for RVers and Cruisers.
RV & Boat Antenna Installation for Cellular & Wi-Fi
Installation of mobile antennas can be tricky, especially since the components must be secure, unobtrusive, weatherproof, and abide by any height limitations. Additionally, running the necessary wires in an RV or boat can sometimes be difficult, and might force tradeoffs due to cable length limitations. Directionality can also be an issue since a mobile installation is, well, mobile! The “best” alignment at one location almost certainly will not be ideal at the next. Unlike a fixed location, mobile antenna installations need to account for all of these unique challenges!
Understanding & Optimizing Cellular Data Performance – Getting Better Speeds & Reliability
There are a lot of variables that can impact the actual cellular performance you receive, and understanding them can help you better understand tweaks you can make to your mobile internet setup to optimize for the best data speeds and consistency.
Mobile Internet Travel Planning – Researching Cellular, Satellite & Wi-Fi Connectivity for RV & Boat Travel
For those who rely on mobile internet, it can be very important to research what to expect for cellular connectivity before heading out to a new location. While there is no single source that will give you a definitive answer, there are several tools available to help.
Video Conferencing & Broadcasting Over RV Mobile Internet
Video broadcasting or conferencing over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, YouTube Live, Facebook, Twitch or Skype using mobile internet from an RV or Boat presents some unique challenges.
Peplink VLANs: Defining Multiple Local Area Networks
Peplink routers allow you to create VLANs, or Virtual LANs, that allow you to define multiple networks in which to connect your devices to. This articles goes over use cases for setting up multiple VLANs, and how to configure them.
Approaches & Strategies to Create Your RV Mobile Internet Setup
There is no one-size-fits-most solution to mobile internet for RVers, boaters, and nomads. We feel the best strategy is to understand YOUR needs and have a fundamental understanding of the challenges of mobile internet and the options available. This allows you to build the most ideal mobile internet setup for you.
Selecting an RV or Boat Mobile Router for Cellular, Wi-Fi and Satellite Integration
Nomads typically juggle multiple internet sources coming into their network. It takes a special kind of router to be able to interface with and share and manage these connections.
Which Starlink Dish is Best for RV or Boat Use?
Starlink offers a few dish choices – a standard dish, a mini dish, and a high performance dish. This guide covers the differences between them.
Starlink Ethernet Bypass Mode
Starlink’s Ethernet Bypass Mode allows you to bypass Starlink’s indoor router so you can use an alternate router.
Mobile Internet Redundancy – The Solution for a Reliable RV or Boat Setup
There simply is no single best mobile internet plan, device, or set-up that works everywhere. If you intend to be mobile, you’ll need multiple options onboard to deploy.
Combining Internet Connections: Bonding, Load Balancing & Auto Failover
In this guide, we’ll go over the advanced networking topics of bonding and load balancing fro mobile internet connections- as well as the simpler concept of failover. We will explain when these solutions make sense, and when they might cause unexpected issues!
Cellular Evolution: 2G Thru 5G, And Beyond!
BookmarkThe History and Future of Cellular Technology The incredible pace of cellular technology evolution over the past decades has been… Continue Reading
Security, Privacy, Passwords and VPNs for RV & Boat Mobile Internet
Mobile internet security isn’t that hard if you follow a few basic rules-of-thumb.
Video Streaming Over RV Mobile Internet: TV, Movies & Entertainment on the Go
The nomadic lifestyle of RVing and boating doesn’t mean giving up Netflix, Hulu, or any other favorite streaming service.
Networking Basics 101 For RV Mobile Internet Users
In this guide, we aim to provide you a primer on networks from a mobile internet perspective – what they are and how they work – along with useful and simple definitions for all the arcane network terminology.
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Real Life RV & Boat Mobile Internet Setup Links
Here you can read about some some real-life mobile internet setups of other RVers and cruisers.
5G Cellular Mobile Internet Resources
Learn about the 5th Generation of Cellular technology for mobile internet use in this resource collection that also tracks all of our stories following developments.
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MobileMustHave Quick Start Resource Page
MobileMustHave is our Education & Action partner, and this page overviews the mobile internet solutions they sell.
Finding Your Best RV Mobile Internet Solution
What is the BEST mobile internet solution for RV or boat travels? This guide overviews cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite options.
Stripe Billing Update
Thank you for being a member of the Mobile Internet Resource Center and for wanting to keep your membership active… Continue Reading
Mobile Satellite Internet Resources
Internet from Space?? Yes.. it’s possible! Get all the latest in mobile satellite internet options like Starlink, OneWeb and Project Kuiper.
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Private Mobile Internet Advising – RV & Boat Setup Review & Guidance
Want an expert to look over your proposed RV or boat mobile internet setup and give you feedback & guidance? Have some questions you’d like answered in a private one-on-one setting? Book a private consulting session with a MIRC team member.
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Accessibility Statement for Mobile Internet Resource Center Two Steps Beyond LLC is a small business serving the RVing and boating community…. Continue Reading
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Sample Setup – Starlink, Cellular & Wi-Fi Integrated
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Exterior Cellular Modem & Antenna, Interior Router
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Router, Wi-Fi, Cellular, Booster, Antennas
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Cellular, Wi-Fi, Satellite – The Everything Pack!
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Dual Hotspot & Antenna
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – Cellular Tablet for Video Conferencing
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup Interactive Explorer
Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile setups of other RVers and cruisers.
Sample Setup – Satellite / Starlink
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
Sample Setup – All-in-One Roof Unit
Sample Mobile Internet Setup Explorer Here you can explore some common mobile internet configurations, including some of the mobile internet… Continue Reading
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