Winter 2023/24 Cellular Industry Update: 5G Now Worthwhile for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Solutions

[@andrew8531]

Love your content. On a remote island. Remote internet is life blood.

[@n3ocl]

Excellent presentation. ❤️❤️

[@djjf45]

This is a great video connecting a lot of the recent dots! The question is what kind of throughput have you been seeing on sub-6ghz 5G? I assume in some cases it is more than 4.4 gbps?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

I have seen a few reports of 2 Gbps on sub-6Ghz 5G - but only in perfect conditions with the absolute latest flagship phones. The fastest cellular connection I have personally had was 2 GBPs, and that was on Verizon mmWave.

[@djjf45]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you!

[@remingtonsypro3160]

Could one of these support a few TVs running Netflix or maybe other apps with a laptop or two? Could you do a whole house with say 1 to 2 people using the connection? Thx ✌️

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

The devices totally could, that would more be a matter of your selected data plans and signal strength at your current location as to the feasibility.

[@remingtonsypro3160]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you for your quick response.. I have one on the way with Verizon service. I'm hoping the location I will mainly use it at will give me what I need to run a few computers and a TV. Is there a minimum amount of bars I should look for as far as being enough to run a decent amount of items? What is the comparison to cable Xfinity? If you were to put a percentage on it performance-wise would it be 50% of what cable gives you or higher or lower. I'm just looking for a ballpark number. Thanks again for your video and your quick feedback I will continue to watch your channel. Thx ✌️

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

We are focused on mobile applications for RVers and boaters - cable is not something we compare to. Here's our guide to the variables the impact cellular data performance: www.rvmobileinternet.com/performance

[@rtpman1953]

Excellent information. I always tell my friends to watch your content, especially if they are in the market to upgrade.

[@bobevans6468]

starting to see 5G cellular routers with eSIM solutions that include 3 or 4 carriers and dynamically switch to carrier with strongest signal. these are the claims of the providers. What are your thoughts on these solutions and are they what they claim?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

We track this style of plan & device here: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear/overview-multi-carrier-cloud-based-virtual-sim-plans-cellular-data-plans/

[@RichardBirkenfeld]

Well prepared presentation, significant amount of specs/tech data from the manual presented. I'm a nerd and do read the manuals, but the amount of usable information was severely lacking for the cellular data user.

[@WildBlueWanderers]

What about USCellular? What is your feelings on them?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

They are a regional carrier that is not suitable for our audience that travels the entire country, so we do not track them closely - more on the carriers: www.rvmobileinternet.com/cell-carriers

[@WildBlueWanderers]

Thanks, I was just curious if you had done any tests. I have a uscellular phone and it gets pretty good service nationwide.

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

US Cellular has roaming agreements to provide nationwide coverage, but if you are out of US Cellular native coverage for too long they will cancel you. That is what US Cellular is not usually useful for full time travelers.

[@WildBlueWanderers]

Thanks for the information.

[@robertbuffalo8287]

What about the CPU MediaTek Dual-core in the GL-iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 Cellar?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

The Spitz AX uses a MediaTek CPU - but actually uses a Quectel RM520N-GL modem module for connectivity, which is based on the Qualcomm X62. MediaTek does however make some 5G chips - we cover them in the companion article that goes along with this video.

[@5g-modem]

Do you know WiFi7 data?

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

We cover that upcoming technology in our Wi-Fi Fundamentals guide: www.rvmobileinternet.com/guides/wifi-fundamentals/

[@donaldswanson9647]

X55 performs better but x62 may draw less power making less heat.

[@timf6916]

A lot of information. A bit confusing.

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

It is indeed a highly technical geek deep dive... but the takeaway should be 1) 5G is now mainstream for mobile internet 2) make sure you are investing in Phase 2 modems in your gear.

[@YurLord]

Looking forward to Phase 3 with the X75 modem early next year

[@herbagehood]

I'm in the market for a hotspot, and you have convinced me to get a 5G hotspot. I want to future proof as much as possible and am convinced the Nighthawk M6 Pro is the way to go. @@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you sir!

[@bizzfo]

nah, not until the carriers stop charging more for 5G

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

At present time, no current postpaid or prepaid carrier direct data plans charges more for 5G service. Some plans do give higher speeds when on C-band, and some prepaid subsidiaries (like Visible) have plans that only include 5G NW but not UW.

[@bizzfo]

@@MobileInternetResourceCenter If you’re on an old plan that’s actually cheaper than newer 5G plans then yes ATT charges more for 5G. They don’t enable 5G on the older plans even though you have 5G capable phones. Want 5G? Ok, go to newer more expensive plans.

[@MobileInternetResourceCenter]

Indeed - AT&T has kept old plans locked to 4G, and it is frustrating. We have old AT&T plans stuck like this. Our old Verizon plans however all got 5G capability automatically. If only AT&T was as nice…

[@natet7323]

My experience is….AT&T has the slowest 5g speeds compared to everyone else. They certainly have zero bragging rights with their speed. I suspect as time goes on, it will only improve and get faster. T-Mobile is the by far the fastest, but their coverage in rual areas are quiet lacking at times. Like AT&T….I suspect their coverage will improve. Verizon has the best coverage all around and speeds are adequate. They’re only going to improve their service……hopefully they all improve their customer service as well. We all need to remember……coverage comes before speed. No coverage=No speed.

[@bizzfo]

@@natet7323speed is overrated, 4G not even LTE is more than adequate speeds for the vast majority of customers on phones. I say phones because yes I realize people use cellular networks for other things as well (routers etc) but that use case is the exception. There will come a time when 4G speeds aren’t enough on phones I understand but that’s not today. It will be quite some time. I compare it to CPU performance. The industry has to have something to sell even though the vast majority of people never come close to using the shiny new object.