Starlink has no doubt changed mobile internet connectivity, allowing users to have reliable high-speed internet anywhere in the US or around the globe and stay connected in some of the most remote locations. However, one| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Winegard has finally released a new and significantly updated version of the ConnectT all-in-one rooftop dome connectivity system, the ConnectT 5G. The Winegard ConnecT dome has been a factory-installed option offered by many RV manufacturers| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Inside every cellular device is modem, and the specifications and capabilities make a huge difference in coverage & performance.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a deal between UScellular and T-Mobile that will result in UScellular ceasing to operate as an independent cellular provider. While not a full merger where T-Mobile would completely absorb| Mobile Internet Resource Center
At a live streamed event on June 23rd to celebrate being crowned the “Best Mobile Network” by Ookla (the SpeedTest.net company) - T-Mobile shared an update on its cellular network, including a major update on| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile recently made some changes to its lineup of data-only plans, including improving one of our Top Pick plans. T-Mobile Mobile Internet Video 100GB Plan Changes The 100GB Mobile Internet plan for $50/month has| Mobile Internet Resource Center
When Starlink massively revamped its Priority plans back in March, one question that remained open was whether Starlink would continue to allow the Roam Unlimited plan to access Global Priority data to use in ocean| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T has added its "Turbo" option to the top-tier Business Unlimited Premium Smartphone Plan. The "Turbo" option was first launched in May 2024, and when added to a plan, it gives that plan the highest| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX's Starship development program is having a bad year - yesterday experiencing its third major failure in a row. Yet another “Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly” without meeting key test objectives is a major embarrassment for SpaceX| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The Family Motorcoach Association (FMCA) offers rental data plans to its members through their Tech Connect+ optional add-on membership benefit.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
We have tracked satellite internet options for nomads from the very start here at the Mobile Internet Resource Center, and things have sure come a long way since our days of using a surveyor's tripod| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile's AWAY plan lineup is a mobile-friendly option specifically designed for RVers and others who frequently travel in the United States. It is designed as a mobile-compatible version of the popular fixed-location Home Internet plans.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Starlink released a new router called the "Router Mini," which offers Wi-Fi 6 capabilities and built-in Ethernet WAN and LAN ports. The Router Mini also offers mesh capabilities and can connect with Gen 2 and| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The Calyx Institute is a non-profit organization that includes T-Mobile based data plans with their memberships - a perk they are able to offer due to old terms negotiated by Clear Wireless and Sprint (who| Mobile Internet Resource Center
We have been tracking Project Kuiper since 2019, when Amazon first revealed its plans to build a global broadband satellite internet constellation designed to rival SpaceX's Starlink. Amazon is claiming that it is setting out "to| Mobile Internet Resource Center
One thing we have come to depend on with Starlink is that their plans continually get tweaked and changed. This time the changes are positive, if you qualify for them, but that isn't always the| Mobile Internet Resource Center
In our last massive 5G industry update in late 2023, we noted that 5G was finally ready for primetime now that a new generation of more future-proof 5G modems had become available for cellular routers.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile and SpaceX announced a partnership in 2022 to "eliminate dead zones" by piggybacking a cellular payload onto a subset of Starlink satellites. The goal is to beam down a 4G signal that would be| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Starlink and official vendors that sell Starlink systems are offering a 40% discount on the Flat HP dish starting today. The Flat HP dish normally costs $2,499, but it is currently $1,000 off at $1,499.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX's Starship is the largest rocket ever built, and when the system is fully operational and rapidly reusable it will be capable of delivering more cargo into orbit vastly more affordably than anything before. It| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile and SpaceX have a partnership to provide limited cellular service from space, and the FCC recently approved this direct-to-cell (D2C) service for commercial use. T-Mobile is launching a beta test for this capability in| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The Netgear Nighthawk M6 and M6 Pro are flagship 5G mobile hotspots first released in April 2022 and since then, multiple versions have been released.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile announced some changes to its lineup of fixed-location Home and Small Business Internet options, which will be available starting December 11th 2024. These plans are not suitable for mobile use, and the new plan| Mobile Internet Resource Center
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| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile this morning went from having some of the worst mobile hotspot offerings direct from a major carrier to perhaps having the best with the introduction of new data plans and the Inseego 5G MiFi M2000 mobile hotspot.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile today retired the top-pick data-only plan that provided 100GB of data for $50 and replaced it with two worse plans.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The RG2100 5G mobile hotspot is made by Franklin Wireless and sold by T-Mobile and also Metro by T-Mobile.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T is doing another price increase on a legacy smartphone plan, this one on the Unlimited Elite plan. Unlimited Elite was AT&T's flagship smartphone plan from November 2019 until it was retired in June 2022| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T's Business Wireless Broadband plans have long been a Top Pick for providing unlimited but speed-capped data on AT&T's network. However, AT&T keeps making the plans less attractive. In a recent move, AT&T dropped the| Mobile Internet Resource Center
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A large coverage map makes Verizon a carrier of choice for the RV, cruiser, and nomdic based community seeking a home internet replacement.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
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| Mobile Internet Resource Center
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| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Starlink had previously announced that the ability to opt-in to Mobile Priority data on Roam plans would be going away on October 10th. Since the Roam plan only provides coverage on land or near shore,| Mobile Internet Resource Center
If you are an active cruiser, keeping connected on the water via Starlink may soon be a LOT more expensive. New changes to Starlink's terms for the Roam service plan will soon limit "Coastal Coverage"| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX is overhauling Starlink mobile service plans yet again - changing features and raising prices. Depending on the type of nomadic user you are, some of these changes might be very welcome. But for others,| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX Chief Engineer Elon Musk and T-Mobile CEO and President Mike Sievert hosted a live press event Thursday evening to announce T-Mobile's new "Coverage Above & Beyond". It's an initiative that aims to use SpaceX's| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX and T-Mobile have announced that last night's Starlink launch featured the first six satellites that are capable of Direct to Cell service. These Starlink satellites feature an additional payload that is capable of communicating| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T and Netgear today launched a new flagship 5G mobile hotspot - the Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro. This is the first mobile hotspot with the Qualcomm X75 modem, which builds on the X65 and promises| Mobile Internet Resource Center
It is hard to believe - but the Mobile Internet Resource Center is turning ten years old this month! We started the Mobile Internet Resource Center to complement our book, The Mobile Internet Handbook. We| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Yesterday, Apple announced this year's batch of new iPhone models - the mainstream iPhone 16, the large-screen iPhone 16 Plus, and the new flagship iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. With 5G technology| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Verizon's prepaid brand for select smartphones, offering two different plans with unlimited on device data and unlimited mobile hotspot data for one device, capped at 5 Mbps.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
For those nomads who want a flexible plan or are not eligible for a postpaid account, Verizon's direct prepaid accounts are available for both smartphones and data-only devices. Data hungry RVers and cruisers can often find a Verizon plan that suits their internet needs.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Verizon's business plan options including unlimited smartphone plans and plans for tablets and data devices.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Dish Wireless offers postpaid plans under the Boost Infinite and Project Genesis brands and is vying to become the US's fourth major carrier.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
A subsidiary of AT&T offering prepaid smartphone & hotspot device plans including our top pick 100GB for $90/month Simply Data plan.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T's direct prepaid cellular phone & data plans. Including our top pick data plan for hotspots and routers offering 100GB for $90/month.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T is a top carrier for the RV, cruiser and nomadic community seeking a home internet replacement. They offer plans with large data buckets - and a large coverage map.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T has several business plans worthy of considering for cellular mobile internet access, but only if you qualify for a business account.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
A mobile router is the central conductor of any RV or boat internet setup - bringing together cellular, W-Fi and satellite WAN sources.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Peplink / Pepwave makes many cellular routers, including some that have the potential to meet the needs consumers creating mobile internet set-ups for their RV or boat.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Peplink's dual LTE modem router on their Pro chassis with Ethernet ports and Wi-Fi 6.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The Peplink B One is a non-cellular router intended for small businesses and homes that need connection redundancy and reliability| Mobile Internet Resource Center
3rd party vendors and resellers that offer data plans on the major carriers on a month-to-month basis.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Gettings LOTS of cellular data for a mobile internet setup for RV and boating can be a challenge - but it's possible.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Verizon released a new 5G mobile hotspot device, the Linkzone 5G UW, by TCL. With the introduction of this hotspot, Verizon now offers four different 5G mobile hotspots for sale. The other models currently available| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AT&T is now offering a new 5G mobile hotspot device for postpaid consumer and business customers - the A50 from Franklin Wireless.The A50 is model number RG2102 and is part of the Frankly RG2100 series of mobile hotspot devices and utilizes the same design and modem as the JEXtream RG2100 from Franklin Wireless, which is offered by Metro for T-Mobile.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Today T-Mobile has released their next-generation Inseego mobile hotspot device - the MiFi X Pro 5G. This Inseego M3000B is T-Mobile's 3rd 5G hotspot released behind the Quanta 5G and the previous Inseego M2000 device.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Netgear released an unlocked, multi-carrier version of its flagship mobile hotspot today - the Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G MR6550.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
A flagship 5G mobile hotspot from TCL for the Verizon network that uses the X62 cellular modem and comes with an Ethernet port.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Verizon's 5G hotspot that lacks support for their mid-band 5G spectrum, so we don't consider it relevant any longer even though its still offered. It also lacks antenna ports.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The Orbic Speed 5G hotspots are both sold by Verizon.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The Inseego MiFi X Pro 5G M3000 series are 5G mobile hotspot devices for Verizon and T-Mobile featuring Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
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.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Today, cellular-connected router manufacturer Peplink released version 8.5 of the firmware that powers its lineup of connected routers. The headline feature is a repeat from last year's firmware 8.4 release - "Supercharged Starlink Integration" with| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Verizon released a new 5G mobile hotspot device, the Speed X 5G, by Orbic. This new hotspot is a mid-range option with a price ($199) and features between Verizon's flagship Inseego MiFi X Pro 5G| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Mobile Internet News Center From cellular plans, satellite internet, new product announcements to technology advancements. Our goal is to provide analysis for how industry news impacts mobile internet for RVers and boaters. Our news stories| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile has been the carrier to 'shake-up' the cellular industry in the past few years. For RVers, cruisers, and nomads, T-Mobile can provide options for a home internet replacement - and is often a suitable 'back-up' carrier option.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Starlink's current lineup of hardware consists of two different antenna sizes. But new filings with the FCC this week indicate that SpaceX has two new models in the pipeline - including a much smaller Starlink| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The T-Mobile Home Internet plan priced at just $50-60/month has been a popular way for RVers, boaters, and nomads to keep connected. This was due to non-enforcement of the fixed location terms on the plan.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
One of the most popular connectivity tips shared in RV forums over the past few years has been the encouragement to use T-Mobile Home Internet as an affordable way to keep connected. Even though this| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Is Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile the best cellular carrier for your RV or boat travels? It all comes down to coverage, gear and data plans.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile offers a line of plans for small business customers that are priced similarly to their consumer plans but offer more features & benefits.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile's home and small business data plans and gateway routers come with fixed-location and expensive mobile options.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
In 2022, Apple jumped ahead of the rest of the industry by being the first to roll out phones with integrated satellite connectivity - enabling this feature in the entire iPhone 14 lineup. Apple provided| Mobile Internet Resource Center
A lot has changed since our last big-picture overview of the state of the satellite internet industry as it applies to mobile internet for consumer RVers and boaters, published way back in late 2022. But| Mobile Internet Resource Center
MobileMustHave last week launched "RoamLink" - a new multi-carrier cellular plan that roams onto Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular behind the scenes. This plan is designed specifically for Peplink routers and is an intriguing| Mobile Internet Resource Center
US Mobile is an MVNO that has long offered plans on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks. As of August 2024, they now also offer plans on the AT&T network as well. US Mobile offers monthly| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Starlink is getting more aggressive with its hardwire price and has now put the Gen 3 Standard hardware on sale for $299 until Oct 5th for all users with no location restrictions or plan restrictions| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Internet from Space?? Yes.. it's possible! Get all the latest in mobile satellite internet options like Starlink, OneWeb and Project Kuiper.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX's Starlink - the insanely ambitious satellite constellation launched by Elon Musk with the goal of delivering broadband satellite internet to even the most remote locations. A very popular option for portable and mobile Internet access for RVs and boats, with a lot of considerations to make.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Over the weekend, Elon Musk teased some new information about the upcoming Starlink Mini system via posts on his X timeline - revealing for the first time information about pricing and availability. This is the| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile has finally launched the AWAY plans, which are aimed explicitly at RVers, nomads, and other frequent travelers. The AWAY plans were originally announced in late April 2024, but were delayed due to what T-Mobile| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Dish Wireless has repositioned their two Boost brands - Boost Mobile and Boost Infinite - to now both fall under the name Boost Mobile Boost Mobile was originally a prepaid brand owned by Sprint, and| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Verizon owns several prepaid brands, one of which is Total Wireless (formerly known as "Total by Verizon"), which offers inexpensive prepaid service. Historically, Total Wireless offerings were not very exciting from a mobile internet perspective,| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX released the mobile friendly Starlink Mini system last month - for the first time offering a small DC-powered Starlink option wonderfully suited for off-grid RV's and boats. But the Mini was offered in the| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The new Starlink Mini seems like the ideal Starlink hardware option for our audience of nomadic RVers and boaters. But the confusing and seemingly haphazard way it has launched over the past week has been| Mobile Internet Resource Center
This week has been a roller coaster in the world of Starlink. We reported earlier in the week on all the new details revealed in posts by Elon Musk and on the Starlink website about| Mobile Internet Resource Center
Starlink is in its 3rd generation of standard consumer focused hardware, and for the first time since the product has been released they have lowered the price. The Starlink hardware has ranged from $499-$599 for| Mobile Internet Resource Center
AST SpaceMobile is a leader in developing satellites able to communicate directly with stock cellular phones - promising to eliminate dead zones by building what are essentially orbital cell towers equipped with absolutely massive antennas.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
The.best cellular data plans for getting lots of hotspot data for a mobile internet connection for RVs and boats - work, learn and entertain remotely.| Mobile Internet Resource Center
SpaceX first received FCC approval for two new dish designs in September 2023, but that approval was only for fixed-location use since the FCC did not approve Starlink's request for in-motion use. That approval has| Mobile Internet Resource Center
T-Mobile has added a new plan to its smartphone lineup for business customers - Business Unlimited Edge. Video Story Plan Details Business Unlimited Edge is T-Mobile's new top-tier business 5G smartphone plan. It's a| Mobile Internet Resource Center
On April 23rd, a major T-Mobile announcement of a new "Away" plan for RVers, boaters, and nomads, combined with a leak of internal T-Mobile information, shook the RV and nomad community. The Away plan, part| Mobile Internet Resource Center
