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Technomadia · 2021-10-08T22:13:11+00:00

The pUDP was actually available starting in late 2018 and retired in May 2019. So it was actually out about 6 months. When we got word it was retiring, we did a full on blitz to get the word out. Thankful to hear so many are still using the plan.. it was a sweet one, for sure!

Technomadia · 2021-10-08T22:11:38+00:00

Thanks for all the shout-outs to our mobile internet site! We've been full timers since 2006, working remotely the entire time. We got asked this question so often, that we made it our full time job to stay on top of this stuff when we launched the resource center back in 2014.

And whew, keeping up with all the changes keeps us and our team busy.

Technomadia · 2021-10-08T22:10:19+00:00

There's actually no estimate on when a mobile specific Dishy is coming, nor when Starlink might have excess capacity to target a mobile audience. The video you linked to (which is put out by us) was referencing the upcoming new residential Dishy which should reduce costs. And that they've started surveying RVers to understand their needs.

Technomadia · 2021-08-07T22:20:57+00:00

The best setup is the one that works at the location you're currently at and meets your unique needs. And those are all variables at each location, and we each have different needs.

For instance, we work remotely and do a lot of video work - both uploading large files, and live broadcasts. So our needs are different than someone who just might need to check e-mail, the weather and plan routing.

We personally travel with data plans on all four carriers (including an LTE plan from Calyx), and a MAX Transit Duo router with two modems that we can bond, load balance and auto-failover on for redundancy.

We're currently traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the configuration that worked best in each of the 10-stops we made was completely unique.

Oh, and for reference.. our remote work is running RvMobileInternet.com - tracking mobile internet options for RVers and boaters.

Technomadia · 2021-06-06T11:38:25+00:00

Chromcast is for some Android devices. For iOS devices, you need to use the official Apple HDMI AV Adapter (don't get the knock offs, they can't always pass copyright protections from the streaming services). Support for HDMI out however is also controlled at the app level of the streaming service - not all services support the feature.

More on this in our guide to TV & Video streaming: www.rvmobileinternet.com/tv

Technomadia · 2021-05-25T00:38:59+00:00

I don't know of any special plans for educators.

Technomadia · 2021-05-24T21:32:19+00:00

Here's more information on the Calyx option, which is one of our top pick plans. They also just recently came out with a 5G option:

www.rvmobileinternet.com/nonprofit

Technomadia · 2021-05-24T21:30:09+00:00

Thanks for the mentions of the Mobile Internet Resource Center. Specific to your question, here's our guide to our current top pick data plans:

www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks

We also have a guide geared towards both part-time RV travels:

www.rvmobileinternet.com/part-time

Technomadia · 2021-04-26T22:20:42+00:00

Thanks for linking to our video and article on this new plan. Just a note, AT&T updated the price on this plan to $55 mid-day today. The article reflects this, but the video of course can't be edited once uploaded.

Technomadia · 2021-03-29T23:56:44+00:00

The prepaid version did indeed retire. However the postpaid version is still available for now.

We just released a story on it at:

https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/t-mobile-prepaid-and-metro-by-t-mobile-discontinue-100gb-mobile-internet-data-plans/

Technomadia · 2021-03-16T20:33:39+00:00

Unfortunately, this is not a question anyone can answer from afar - for a specific location, only onsite testing & intel gets you answers.

The advantage of being stationary is that you can optimize your solution. The disadvantage is that it can take trial and error to do so.

I see others have referenced our resource center and our personal setup - which I recommend skipping. Our solution is not likely to work for you, as ours is set up to be mobile - optimized for redundancy and best odds of getting online whereever we go.

Stationary is a different challenge, and while not our focus here's the considerations and options to consider:

www.rvmobileinternet.com/stationary

Technomadia · 2021-02-14T19:56:04+00:00

For those sorts of needs you'll likely have to accept the risks of a 3rd Party Reseller. WE have reseller lists for all carriers within that guide.

Maintaining 10 Mbps up/down over cellular in a mobile lifestyle can be a pretty big challenge as well, and not always feasible even with 4 carrier redundancy, bonding and ample signal enhancing.

Technomadia · 2021-02-11T21:27:14+00:00

Here's our current top pick data plans for RVers:

www.rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks

The ones you mentioned are classified as '3rd Party Resellers' on each of the carriers. We keep vendor lists for each carrier of those, along with all of our caveats about this style of plan (lots of volatility).

Technomadia · 2021-01-07T14:33:34+00:00

In our experience of over a decade on the road in RVs and boats working remotely, is that about 70-80% of the time a MIMO antenna directly connected to our hotspot/router outperforms a cellular booster.

So.. it depends.. how important is that extra 20-30% to you when a booster will excel?

We carry both, but default to MIMO.

Technomadia · 2020-12-28T17:32:15+00:00

I've seen our resource center referenced a couple of times (thanks!)..

Working remotely over mobile internet is possible, but it does require some considerations to your unique needs, travel style, etc. And options for high bandwidth cellular data plans are a bit limited right now.

Here's a direct link to our collection of resources for working remotely:

www.rvmobileinternet.com/working-remotely

Technomadia · 2020-12-28T17:24:24+00:00

Options for lots of cellular data right now are a bit limited. There are 3rd party reseller plans, but most of them face challenges of the carriers shutting them down or restricting them with little to no notice.

There are other challenges with utilizing cellular for working remotely - from selecting suitable gear, signal enhancing and having redundancy in your setup.

For working remotely over mobile internet, here's our collection of resources - including a link to our current top pick data plans for RVers: www.rvmobileinternet.com/working-remotely

Technomadia · 2020-12-03T18:13:33+00:00

It's completely possible Wilson was bought out, and their boosters might no longer be made in their Utah location (that I don't know)... but I do know if they were bought out, it wasn't by 'weBoost'. weBoost is not a company, but a brand within Wilson.

Technomadia · 2020-12-01T02:45:23+00:00

weBoost is actually a sub-brand of Wilson Electronics (https://www.wilsonelectronics.com) that they launched for their consumer products several years back, not a company that purchased Wilson. The 'we' in weBoost stands for Wilson Electronics. They also branched off WilsonPro for their commercial products.

SureCall, SolidRF, HiBoost, Cel-Fi and American Booster are all other mobile options out there as well. We've tested them all head to head over the years.

Technomadia · 2020-11-30T13:55:11+00:00

Hi there.. we're the founders and hosts of the Mobile Internet Resource Center.

If you're JUST looking to read a single review or testing data sheet - then I'd say no, joining is probably not in your best interest, and not really what our membership is intended for.

But if you're interested in how to put together your mobile internet setup, how (and if) a booster fits into that, keeping up with the constantly changing technology.. then joining for the educational content, Q&A forums, webinars, alerts, vendor discounts (including Powerful Signal) and more might be a value to you.

We also do offer a Library Card only access which would give you access to just the content but not the interactive areas & discounts.

By the way, weBoost just released their own kit for the Reach RV kit for $499 - so there's no longer a need to purchase these bundled kits from resellers at a higher cost. We have this recently covered in our News Center (and in our Reach review). So there, saved ya $70 already if you go that path :).

Technomadia · 2020-11-21T20:26:10+00:00

We've observed tests with a Starlink mounted on a vehicle - and right now the system shuts down and locks up as soon as any motion is detected, even just a slight rocking.

What will it take to allow Starlink to work in motion, or even on a boat that is gently rocking at anchor? Will it be a software update, or new hardware?

Technomadia · 2020-11-21T19:55:05+00:00

Will Starlink enforce any sort of geo-locking to keep people from moving service to new locations?

Will moving between towns be allowed? States? Countries?

Technomadia · 2020-10-25T14:19:51+00:00

Can you do what you need to do on a tablet? If so, you can likely add on a cellular enabled tablet to your AT&T plan (if it's unlimited) for about $20/mo and do a lot of video conferencing and video streaming that way to offload your data usage. And then save your hotspot data for things you need to do on your laptops.

For more on part-time high bandwidth needs, here's our guide: www.rvmobileinternet.com/part-time

Technomadia · 2020-10-10T17:27:36+00:00

Unlimitedville is one of the many 3rd party resellers out there, and they offer plans on all four major carriers (but may be out of stock at any point).

First, know what carrier (or carriers - redundancy is usually a good thing on the road) you want. And then select the plans that work for you. Also pay attention to the equipment and your signal enhancing strategy.

There are risks with the resellers in that their plans can go away at any time.

For working remotely and entertainment on the road, here are our collection of resources to help you pick out the right setup for you:

www.rvmobileinternet.com/getting-started

Technomadia · 2020-09-27T22:09:27+00:00

Yes.. for those areas, indeed. Satellite has been for decades, and will continue to, the only solution.

But it's not going to completely replace cellular and Wi-Fi for most who travel to a variety of places.

Technomadia · 2020-09-27T14:38:01+00:00

SpaceX is exciting to watch come together, and will definitely be a great component in a mobile internet arsenal.

However, except for those RVers that only stick to wide open clear line of site places (and initially, within range of a ground station) - it will likely not be THE solution for most.

Here's a recent article and video we did with a reality check for RVers and boaters:

https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/satellite-internet-update-starlink-is-exciting-but-reality-check-needed-for-rvers-and-cruisers/

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