Steve; great info on your internet system. We purchased the 5G T-Mobile Home internet box last year and have been running it in our coach. We are full time and right now I am pulling 5 bars and able to stream videos, etc. I was going with the SL but this system just works and it is a lot less expensive than the SL or any internet router on the market today. I have nothing hooked to this and have been very happy. We were in the boondocks for 4 months in Florida in a poor area for cell service, etc. and were still able to stream youtube, etc. on our tv. This home internet is a game changer for sure!

@RVSquaredSteve

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Great info, and glad the TMO Gateway is working well for you too. Thanks for watching!

Truly appreciate the info..... very interesting!!

@RVSquaredSteve

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Glad you liked this info, Bill. Thanks for watching!

Great info. Our current Pepwave router is not 5G compatible. Hate to upgrade after a year but as you stated, technology is constantly evolving.

@RVSquaredSteve

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Yes. Hard to do, but if you “keep up” with the “micro-evolution”, it won’t seem so bad. It’s just the price of doing business with tech; and there’s no other way. Thank you for watching and commenting!

I took my Sim card out of my inSeego Hotspot and put it in my Winegard connect 2 On the roof of my motorhome. And it works great for me.

@RVSquaredSteve

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Glad that’s working for you; just keep in mind that as these carriers get more selective with “exactly” which devices the SIM is placed, you may end up throttled, capped, or worse down the road. So, always have a “backup plan”. ;-)

UPDATE: We have been running the T-Mobile 5G in our coach since last September and have been extremely happy with this setup. No lan or any other connection for this system and at $45 a month , we are very happy with this system. I was looking to purchase the starlink system, but after the results from this 5G network, I am going to pass. Have been able to steam, no issues and no issues with emails, etc. We are full-time and have been moving all over the country and have used this in Florida, TN, GA, KY, OH, PA, NY and now here in a small town in CT with no issues! Happy camper! Oh, I had no issues with acquiring this system either. Just gave them an address that I knew would work and have been very satisfied since!

@RVSquaredSteve

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Awesome, Joe! Thanks for the update. I don't know of anyone who's not had great results with the TMO Home Internet Gateway. Starlink has its advantages, but at a significant cost. Glad you're a happy camping customer!

IMHO Starlink is already oversold. Everything is fine before and after prime time. But, I am often throttled down to around 5 mbps during that time and I suffer buffering frequently. I'm about to bail on it. I have a T-Mobile Home Internet modem on its way and am hoping that it will augment my AT&T LTE and Visible/Verizon plans so I can always have options as we full time. All three carriers add up to less than Starlink by itself.

@RVSquaredSteve

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Bon, I completely agree with you and can concur that your experiences are very coming with others. I think you’ll be more than pleased with your TMO Gateway! Stayed tuned, though…it changes every week!

Alot of people talk about getting canceled due to the new TOS with needing a fixed address with Tmobile.

@RVSquaredSteve

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Yea. For sure this needs to be assigned to a fixed address but most full-timers have that.

Very nice presentation. Wondering, if you have two different 5G modems plugged into that router are both active at the same time and when you watch these videos does it use both at the same time or do you have to manually switch them to the one you want to use?

@RVSquaredSteve

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Great question. What you're asking is full carrier bonding, and routers in this class do not have that feature which is very expensive. Instead, Load Balancing can be set up in order to "share" data in/out. It's not super useful for most people and does have it's limitations; however, we've used it with limited success. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Good video but starlink info is now outdated given flat dish and in motion service.

@RVSquaredSteve

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That's correct, and as I always state, this tech is changing every month which will always make this information at risk of being updated. Still, the SL option in-motion is a bigger pill than most would care to swallow but, again, stay tuned cuz it's guaranteed to change!

We have Starlink and love it. My understanding is that there will soon be equipment available especially tailored for, "in motion" use.

@RVSquaredSteve

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Hi Steve; thanks for watching! Yes, other than the cost and outages (blocked sky view as well), I haven't heard too many complaints from Starlink customers. The whole "mobile" internet industry is really starting to make some big changes. And, as you suspect, Starlink will be shaking the trees to garner more business.

@BonFShaw

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In motion, yes, but have you seen the hardware cost?? It's around $2500.

The Flat High Performance Starlink roam system allows users to enjoy high-speed, low-latency internet while in motion in a MotorCoach. $150 per month no commitment. Pause and unpause the service at any time. Service is billed in 1 month increments.

@ChaseMaximilian

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**Starlink Roam is a permanent install on the roof of your MotorCoach.

@RVSquaredSteve

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Thanks for watching, Chase. Yes, Starlink has been changing their plans, as expected. The biggest concern, still, is the difference in cost of the hardware for the high-performance, or "mobile install" as you mention. It's a $2500 pill to swallow and that's enough to deter quite a few folks. I can tell you a friend has experiemented with mounting his temporary panel on his roof and reports that it actually works fine. Of course, just as with the "ocean", or mobile priority plan, they can really control your service; ie. cut or throttle you over 8 knots. I say this, becuase, in theory, it would be really easy for Starlink to limit your service as you're moving. So, as always, this tech segment is moving...pardon the pun, so stay tuned.

@ChaseMaximilian

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@@RVSquaredSteve thanks for your response! It’s truly a pleasure to watch you in the Newell, and I look forward to seeing more of your great videos in that beautiful Newell MotorCoach!

Not everybody is an electronics engineer

@RVSquaredSteve

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Not sure about your comment. Are you referring to how these systems are designed? If so, though it may sound complicated, it's a lot simpler than a LOT of RV owners are "forced" to learn from multiple components such as Winegard, weBOOST, etc. etc. etc. But you're correct...I'm not an engineer by any stretch...this is a system that anyone can configure even with a little bit of guidance. If you're referring to the "capability" of such a system, the intent of this video was to explain it for those who care to know and/or venture to provide internet on their coach in a way that provides the same convenience as they would in their sticks & bricks home. That being a solid internet to provide streaming of TV, Videos, email, and internet services; something that is suitable for nearly every RV'er now.

Good, but you need to break this down into simpler steps. Think, baking a cake; ingredients and steps.

@RVSquaredSteve

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Thanks for watching, Michael. This wasn't intended as a step-by-step "how to" instructional. Instead, this was a brief overview of what is available for providing internet. Providing a systematic instructional video, as you suggest, would be VERY long (and others would find criticism with that), as well as be very specific to individuals, and also be out dated very quickly; neccessitating a complete redo! Also, a one on one discussion needs to take place, because there are factors to consider, such as COST. Just telling people, "do this as I've done", would send some people into a tailspin of anger. So, a bit of consultation is neccessary to find the right fit for each person. Hope this makes sense.