Get the best RV internet system (new service plan upgrades)

I will explain some available changes for your RV internet system in this article. Fast RV internet is now available almost anywhere in the country, and getting it is easier than ever. Making a reliable RV internet system requires multiple data sources. We get data from Starlink and our cell phone data plans. Getting data from three major cell phone carriers now only requires one data plan and no contracts with the cell phone companies.

The best RV internet system

When you live in an RV, you will have issues getting internet data if you change locations frequently. Cell phone providers do not have equal coverage. We use three cell phone providers in our RV internet system. In one area, Verizon may be the best carrier. In other regions, AT&T might have the best coverage. In major cities, T-Mobile might be the carrier of choice. Campground Wi-Fi is so slow that it is a common subject of jokes.

I mentioned antennas. Here is a direct link to my RV internet system section that addresses what you need to know about antennas. Antennas

Here is another link to our antenna system. The best external antenna that I have found

Unlike at a house, you can’t get high-speed on-demand internet in an RV by installing a wire to the local provider. When you move like we do, your options are limited to your RV internet system data arriving via an antenna. Until now, to have reliable coverage, you have had three different cell phone data plans, and even then, for remote locations without cell phone towers, only Starlink will give you coverage everywhere.

Even Starlink fails to penetrate tree coverage. Starlink needs a clear view of the sky. Yes, there are places without cell towers. In these places, Starlink is your only option. In 2022, we followed the Lewis and Clark trail across Idaho, and there was no cell service. It wouldn’t have been an issue if we were Starlink customers. Here is a link to the story. The Lochsa River

Our trip through Alaska last year would have been different if we had Starlink on our trip. Here is a link to the Alaska playlist. Alaska

Three cellular networks

Our RV internet system uses three cellular networks. You can get three cell phone providers on one subscription, so you no longer need three plans. This new combined cell phone data plan is better than we have used over the last seven years. Our RV internet system used data plans for AT&T and T-Mobile. In addition to these cellular data plans, Tami has an AT&T cell phone, and I have a cell phone with Visible, which uses the Verizon network. We have three separate (actually four, even five if you include campground Wifi) ways to get data for our RV internet system.

Trying to be helpful

I try to balance my blog between bragging (we just got back from Alaska) and helpful information about things we learned about living in our RV full-time. This article explains how to set up the best RV internet system and how you might want to set up your RV internet system. Like all the rest of our articles, we don’t have a horse in the race. We don’t profit if you buy this triple carrier data plan. I am merely pointing out things that I find interesting.

RoamLink’s new RV data plan

Unlike the three individual cell phone data plans in our RV internet system, some friends have created a combined cellular network that uses three networks simultaneously. RoamLink requires a Peplink cell phone router and a RoamLink subscription. Mobile-Must-Have created the RoamLink triple carrier data plan.

Mobile-Must-Have

I recommended Mobile-Must-Have, as I explained (at length) in my article about how to get the fastest RV internet. Calling Mobile-Must-Have is critical before you change your RV internet system. In case you missed it, here is a link to my e-book on RV Internet. How to get fast RV internet in 2024

RoamLink automatically switches between three cellular networks.

RoamLink allows your Peplink router to automatically switch between three major US carriers based on the best available signal. This includes AT&T, US-Cellular, and T-Mobile networks. Your Peplink router chooses which carrier will produce the best service. The switching between cell towers is all invisible to you, and when you use data, unless you dig into the background, you won’t know which cell phone provider you are using.  

RoamLink details

First Priority

Unlike my cell phone internet access, RoamLink customers get priority service.

No contracts

RoamLink does not have a minimum contract length.

Competitive Pricing.

RoamLink prices range between $100 and $200 per month. The RoamLink plan will replace previous data plans you may have been using. There is no setup fee and a seven-day satisfaction guarantee.

Data packages

Pay-as-you-go plans range from 100 GB per month to unlimited data plans.

Easy activation

If your Peplink router supports e-sims, activation can be quick and immediate. If your older Peplink router only supports physical SIMs, you wait for the SIM to arrive in the mail. If you have any questions, here is a discussion about SIMs. What is a SIM?

What is Roamlink Connect

If you don’t already own a Peplink router, RoamLink Connect is your choice. The difference is that Mobile Must Have will also send you a router to make your RoamLink work in one of their new routers. You can rent the router for a one-time fee or purchase a router separately. Part of the service guarantee is that if you buy a Peplink router with your RoamLink Connect plan, you can return the router for a refund.

Peplink and Starlink

Mobile-Must-Have has been named a Starlink/Peplink authorized provider.  Mobile-Must-Have is the only RV Internet provider with this official title. They are the answer to RV internet system solutions. In this section, I mentioned Peplink and Starlink in my e-book discussion on bonding. Peplink and Starlink

This partnership is also new, or at least it is new to me. Mobile Must Have has teamed up with Peplink and Starlink to create an excellent RV internet system feature with Starlink. For this to work, you need a Peplink router (I have one) and a Mobile Must Have data plan like the RoamLink Plan I have described. You can then have Mobile Must Have set up a merge of the Starlink data with your cellular data. When Starlink works (like when camping and not under trees), it will be the priority for data. When driving (Starlink is limited to 10 mph), your data will come from the RoamLink plan. Edit September 11, as of October 10, 2024, Starlink service will be speed limited to 100 mph.

What about Starlink

We use our Starlink extensively. If you want internet service in unpopulated locations without cell service, Starlink is your answer. The photo at the top shows how we mount our Starlink antenna. The image at the top of this article also shows the ideal location for Starlink (no trees). So far this year, we have camped at only two or three places where tree cover has limited our use of Starlink, but trees are a big problem for RV internet systems relying on Starlink.

As for recommendations, Starlink changed their antennas twice since our purchase, and now there are different options for new customers wanting to set up an RV internet system. Currently, I recommend the Starlink “Residential” plan and standard antenna. My one-year-old articulated antenna is still functional but obsolete. For more information, here is a link directly to the section of my article that discusses Starlink. Satellite-based internet

As of October 10, 2024, Starlink has only three plans: “Residential,” “Roam,” and “Boats.” Roam is divided into two plans: the higher-priced, data-limited “Roam 50 GB.” Here is a link describing the changes. Starlink changed everything about “Roam.”

Starlink Referal Code

Starlink has offered me a referral code. If you use it when you place your order directly with them, they will give you a free month of service. After you pay your bill, they will also give me a free month of service, but you must use my referral code. It is only for new subscribers and is the only discount I have heard about from Starlink.

I pay and continue to pay full price, just like everyone else. Other than this promotion being available to any Starlink customer, I don’t have any secret handshake with anyone, including Starlink. Email me before you buy Starlink, and I will give you the discount code. Before you email me, I suggest you call Mobile Must Have to ensure you know all the answers.

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Links

FoxRVTravel link. Antennas

FoxRVTravel link. The best external antenna that I have found

FoxRVTravel link. The Lochsa River

FoxRVTravel Alaska playlist. Alaska

FoxRVTravel link. How to get fast RV internet in 2024

FoxRVTravel link. What is a SIM?

Mobile-Must-Have link. RoamLink

Mobile-Must-Have link. RoamLink Connect

FoxRVTravel link. Satellite-based internet

Starlink Official Website

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