Winter 2023/24 Cellular Industry Update: 5G Now Worthwhile for RV & Boat Mobile Internet Solutions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- In our 5G industry update in early 2022, we advised our RVing and boating audience "to keep their expectations in check" around the potential for 5G as the core of their mobile internet setup - noting that we were "waiting for more advanced 5G options that are all around better, faster, and cheaper".
In other words - 5G was evolving so rapidly that it wasn't necessarily wise to invest in yet if a future-proofed mobile internet setup was the goal.
Things have improved in 2023 and going into 2024 with advancing 5G networks and second generation 5G mobile hotspots becoming more widespread. And now at last cellular integrated routers are available with a newer generation of 5G cellular hardware as well.
The time for waiting is over.
As we head into 2024, 5G hardware and cellular networks have matured to the point that they are well worth investing in for most RVers and cruisers.
But you still need to invest wisely - not all 5G networks, and 5G gear, are created equally.
Grab a cozy beverage as you join us for this geeky deep dive for our 2023 Cellular Industry update.
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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - 5G Overview
2:05 - 5G Modems & Cellular Evolution
9:40 - X62 vs X55
17:11 - Cellular Carriers' State of 5G
24:00 - The Future....5G, 6G, 4G, and Cellular Satellite
30:15 - Wrap-Up
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Love your content. On a remote island. Remote internet is life blood.
Excellent presentation. ❤️❤️
Excellent information. I always tell my friends to watch your content, especially if they are in the market to upgrade.
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.
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?
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.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thank you!
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?
We track this style of plan & device here: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear/overview-multi-carrier-cloud-based-virtual-sim-plans-cellular-data-plans/
What about the CPU MediaTek Dual-core in the GL-iNet Spitz AX GL-X3000 Cellar?
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.
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 ✌️
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.
@@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 ✌️
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
X55 performs better but x62 may draw less power making less heat.
The issue that I have is the cost for some of these. I guess if you throw enough money at things they could solve the issue but at what cost. The cost of some pepwave modems are way too high plus you have to buy one or two carrier plans. Wish I could do this but my pocket books wants to use it on other things.
There are many other router options out there using the X62 modem chipset at lower price points. Use our Phase 2 filter in our Gear Center to find the current options: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear/mobile-hotspots-and-modems/
We traveling almost every month for a week camping somewhere in the southwest. Most of the time I am ok with my T-Mobile Home Gateway in my RV. Once in a while we will get in between some mountain s and the TY-Mobile signal is very week, I can still get a connection but the speed is just under 3-5mg download leaving it hopeless to watch Netflix. I know it's sad when we camp if we catch watch tv at night we would not go camping at all. We are in our 70's and 80's and are not physical that mobile to go rock climbing, just relax and watch the landscape. I think I am in need of a cellular booster onto of my RV to pick up those weak signals. It seems that Weboost is one off the best brands out there. I wished they had a directional antenna instead of the weaker mini antenna?
weBoost has many antenna options, however boosters are not overly compatible with 5G, T-Mobile or cellular data. Here's our guide: www.rvmobileinternet.com/boosters
If you have some electronic know-how, you could build a cellular-integrated router for 50-75% of the cost. But it isn't going to be as compact, nor streamlined, nor as user friendly as Pepwave's solutions. As someone who has gone down the DIY path MANY times, I would likely do so again if internet access wasn't critical for my income. With that in mind, I'll pay Pepwave's premium and find cost savings elsewhere.
What about USCellular? What is your feelings on them?
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
Thanks, I was just curious if you had done any tests. I have a uscellular phone and it gets pretty good service nationwide.
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.
Thanks for the information.
Do you know WiFi7 data?
We cover that upcoming technology in our Wi-Fi Fundamentals guide: www.rvmobileinternet.com/guides/wifi-fundamentals/
A lot of information. A bit confusing.
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.
Looking forward to Phase 3 with the X75 modem early next year
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!
nah, not until the carriers stop charging more for 5G
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.
@@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.
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…
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.
@@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.