Andy thanks to you and Erik and all the rest of the tech crew for getting my soon to arrive BR2 set up with the new roamlink unlimited plug-in play! I’ll keep you posted on how it goes next week.
True, but how often is that? For most, they are not traveling to extremely remote places without service. And if you are, pair Roamlink and Starlink together. Best of both worlds!
Except you have to pay more per month to bond them, the $99 a month isn't enough! This service is not a good value if you already have Starlink. Two weeks in and I'm already regretting it. @@MobileMustHave
@@MobileMustHave it's actually not that hard.....I know a spot 3/4 mile off a major MN state hwy that only has cell signal when atmospheric conditions are good, while that hwy has great signal. Anywhere in the UP of MIchigan is about the same as soon as you get away from a town.
@@CaptConfusion71probably true for phones but with roof antennas (our Parsecs for example are the same used by organizations like the California Hwy patrol) its quite rare we dont have signal. It’s much more frequently our Starlink is obstructed as we like to park under trees or use in motion and we cant loose zoom calls with every bridge overpass. That said we would always only travel with both. Cellular is worst in valleys, they struggle anywhere surrounded by mountains but thats where our Starlink shines. Both have pros and cons and for true unstoppable connectivity you need to look at a multi internet solution or choose to just stay in one place and put up with potential outages (Starlink and cellular carriers had quite a few last year, thats where multi cellular shines as you get all carriers for one price).
@@jefftaylor844 I just camped near Hetch Hetchy reservoir just outside Yosemite and we were completely under trees. Luck for us, we were able to connect with RoamLink via Verizon with speeds good enough to even watch a video. I was pleasantly surprised.
So, Peplink acts similarly to TraveFi in terms of both routers having built-in cellular modems. However, Peplink routers perform much better than TravelFi, offering extra features and more customization. Not to mention Peplink routers can also be easily integrated with Starlink to bond signals with Roamlink! TravelFi also doesn't have access to our Roamlink plans, which are a huge game-changer with having access to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular towers! If you have any other questions, reach out to us via email at info@mobilemusthave.com and we'll be happy to help!
I just placed a support ticket with a few questions. The big one was, and you should consider adding this to your next video, how does RoamLink decide it needs to switch carriers and how fast will the switch over occur? Does the signal have to drop completely or fall below a speed threshold?
Picking a carrier and knowing when to switch are two different flows. It will pick the carrier based on signal strength first then it will confirm it is a good connection via ping. If a ping fails it will then rotate bands and networks to find the next best option. It will only do this when needed. The goal is to not break a current connect. If you are on a zoom meeting, it wont randomly disconnect to make sure its on the 'best'. If that is it connected too is working it will stay on that connection until you move or reboot.
We have not opened up Roamlink for outside of Peplink routers as of today. but subscribe to our email list as that will be the first place we announce updates like expanded router options. it is something we are discussing and making sure we can offer proper support.
That’s a nice option, although it still seems a bit pricey. With our RV roof mounted flat high performance Starlink at $140/month, I’m still getting 117/15 Mb/s with the antenna mostly underneath lots of tree branches with leaves (30% obstructed according to Starlink app) and this is unlimited. Latency is also good. That’s plenty for 4k streaming with no buffering and it’s not even in “priority data” mode.
Ya. Starlink can be a great option for some. But the high performance antenna being $2400 it can be over priced for some. We believe no single solution is perfect, and if you pair RoamLink with Starlink it can be the best of both worlds.
Not at this time, but there are discounts for mobilemusthave members. You can learn more about our membership here: mobilemusthave.com/pages/memberships
You should talk to Loki Coach, Liberty, Featherlite etc They don't use peplink due to their remote control services in those coaches and it would be best if this Roamlink SIM be able to be inserted into those other systems for customer's data needs.
What's the criteria for it switching over to a new carrier? If I travel alot, how do you guys determine that I need a new carrier without me having to phone in due to the fact that I have no services.
Yep, its all done automatically behind the scene. If you get in a spot where coverage is slow, you can reach out to support and they can always steer your coverage to a different network to see if that helps. Each location.
Not sure how the channel bonding works with roamlink. Are you saying you can combine the bandwidth of all the carriers on peplink routers? If that's not the case, i'd rather just get my own sims and put them into a router that does the bonding and pay that as a separate service.
certainly welcome to use your own sims, that's the configuration we build out business on and a great way to get connected. RoamLink would use all the carrier aggregation and technology of LTE and 5G available in the area you are in on the carrier you connect to (one of the big 3) so there is no draw back and for customers with multiple roamlink connections we can steer each modem to a different primary carrier for each modem, for example Verizon on Modem 1 and ATT on Modem 2 or many customers choose a roamlink sim and pair it with their own carrier direct sim or Starlink. The point is ultimate flexibility and of course RoamLinks benefit is priority access to all carriers for one low price.
Visible is owned by Verizon and runs on the verizon network. They dont allow you to move those sims out of phones. It might work for a few weeks, but we are seeing most users report that visible will see a data device (like a Peplink) and visible will turn off the line. Verizon coverage is included in RoamLink so switching will improve your coverage and speeds. Let us know if you need any help! info@mobilemusthave.com
@@MobileMustHave , thanks. I’ve been using Visible in my router since I got it (both of them), but it’s usually been my back up plan. Guess I don’t need that anymore. 😁
Defiantly reach out to us on email and we can get you a specific answer. But our favorite and top selling antenna is the Parsec Husky 7-1 antenna. Easy to install and top performer.
Does it make sense to have 2 Roamlink plans/connections? Or is that a false sense of redundancy. We purchased the M300 plan at launch and it worked flawlessly on our summer trip all the way from Maryland to Wyoming and back!
Definitely possible! It would give you more bandwidth and more Gb to use. Depending on your device, and if it’s compatible fusionSIM, going with the 500gb or unlimited plans also gives you a redundant coverage spread.
And even thought RoamLink is designed to switch carriers automatically, MMH allows advanced users on some devices/plans to override the switching and pin the device to a particular carrier via the PepLink console. So, in some instances, you can have simultaneous connections to two different carriers and use SpeedFusion on top of that.
Unfortunately, Roamlink is currently restricted to use within the United States only. However, we are constantly trying to improve our plans, so if you are signed up for our email updates, you'll be one of the first to know if we are able to offer data plans for Mexico in the future! If you have any other questions, reach out to us via email at info@mobilemusthave.com and we'll be happy to help!
"better speeds than carrier direct plans in most cases." How is that even possible? That almost seems to good to be true. Also will Roamlink work in Canada and Mexico?
Yep! It is true! Carriers have a LOT of control of what type of plan gets what type of speed. Normally, hotspot plans are the lowest priority and will always be slowed down before cell traffic or commercial traffic. RoamLink is only running on the tower level. The carrier never sees our traffic or anything about the connection. So the carrier itself has no way of know what plan you are on, what device you have, etc so it runs at full speed! In our testing we are seeing a 50% speed increase on the same carrier, same bands in some areas. This make a huge difference in congested areas (live big RV destinations).
adding a second reply here. This is Erik the owner. One of the most lucrative parts of the carriers business is roaming agreement with companies like MobileMustHave. Since we pay for every GB (even though our customers don’t), it means we roam with priority over the plans they offer directly to their customers which are for mobile internet (routers). Its not to say we are more of a priority then their “priority customers” like when you pay per gb for more expensive plans (typically around 5-10 dollars per gb), but typically our plans see higher speeds then their “unlimited home internet” or “unlimited legacy” plans which they deprioritize and are open to saying they do this in their terms of service. Hope that helps explain how it all works and thank you for asking.
No. They use carrier reseller plans and have their device switch networks as needed. RoamLink is its own network (MVNO). You see roamlink next to the signal bars and at the speedtest level. Data from RoamLInk is also prioritized higher than their plans. You will see faster speeds on RoamLink in most cases and of course the hardware runs on Peplink, not consumer grade mobile routers.
With Starlink out now for unlimited data at $60.00+ less why go LTE? Just makes no since. After switching between LTE's for the past years, can never see going back. Also have been in the mountains under trees and can still watch netflix with no issues. have antenna set up on RV, but can pull a pin and move around up to 60' from RV.
For sure, Starlink does work well in a lot of areas, but in our experience, we see that having Starlink + a cellular connection as the best setup to ensure you have the best chance at obtaining a reliable internet signal. That's why Roamlink works very well in combination with Starlink because it allows access to the four best cellular carriers in the country! If you'd like to learn more about how Peplink routers and Roamlink can help improve your internet setup, reach out to us via email at info@mobilemusthave.com and we'll be happy to help!
There are lots of great places to see what is available across market. You can defiantly get plans directly from the carriers, but then you are locked on one network. By the time you pay for a second plan, in most cases you are now more expensive than the RoamLink plans. And most data plans from carriers are much lower priority. A great 3rd party resource for this is rvmobileinternet.com
We have T-Mobile 55 Magenta, and a total of 80 g between two phones. $90 ish a month. We travel winters, coverage varies tremendously. I've been with folks who had other carriers with better service. I can probably reduce my T-Mobile bill and easily justify. this plan.
I like the initiative but isn’t this so 2015? I mean in terms of gigabytes vs actual unlimited plans? Cell providers cannot compete with Starlink these days. We all know “unlimited” is definitely not unlimited. Surprised lawsuits didn’t stop the carriers. I buy huge circuits for data centers and agencies. We do not pay per GB LOL. Neither do the customers. Again that’s 2010. T-Mobile says when you use your data, you are throttled to 128kbps. Yes, ISDN speeds folks.
Yes, true unlimited plans are no longer what they use to be which is why we dont offer a unlimited plan with a unusable speed clause. Carrier over the last few years have greatly limited what plans are available. Most resellers are selling plans that are not designed for resell and we see them get shut down all the time. These plans are all correctly sourced and carrier approved. They way they run on the network towers allows it to be prioritized so you even get better speeds than carrier direct plans in most cases.
It took us so long to put this together to insure that that wont happen. That is also why we went the MVNO route. We wanted to insure that this is carrier level, no IMEI swapping, no tablet plans. When you connect, you connect to the Roamlink network. This is all running on certified carrier hardware (no one else is doing that) with certified, network approved data plans.
Andy thanks to you and Erik and all the rest of the tech crew for getting my soon to arrive BR2 set up with the new roamlink unlimited plug-in play! I’ll keep you posted on how it goes next week.
Yes please do! - Andy
Can this be used with an external antenna for better signal strength?
Absolutely! You can use one of our Internet bundles that come with a roof antenna or RoamLink connect device and add a roof antenna to that.
There's just one major problem, if you're in an area WITHOUT CELL TOWERS, you're scr*wed ! For that reason alone, StarLink is king.
True, but how often is that? For most, they are not traveling to extremely remote places without service. And if you are, pair Roamlink and Starlink together. Best of both worlds!
Except you have to pay more per month to bond them, the $99 a month isn't enough! This service is not a good value if you already have Starlink. Two weeks in and I'm already regretting it. @@MobileMustHave
@@MobileMustHave it's actually not that hard.....I know a spot 3/4 mile off a major MN state hwy that only has cell signal when atmospheric conditions are good, while that hwy has great signal. Anywhere in the UP of MIchigan is about the same as soon as you get away from a town.
@@CaptConfusion71probably true for phones but with roof antennas (our Parsecs for example are the same used by organizations like the California Hwy patrol) its quite rare we dont have signal. It’s much more frequently our Starlink is obstructed as we like to park under trees or use in motion and we cant loose zoom calls with every bridge overpass. That said we would always only travel with both. Cellular is worst in valleys, they struggle anywhere surrounded by mountains but thats where our Starlink shines. Both have pros and cons and for true unstoppable connectivity you need to look at a multi internet solution or choose to just stay in one place and put up with potential outages (Starlink and cellular carriers had quite a few last year, thats where multi cellular shines as you get all carriers for one price).
@@jefftaylor844 I just camped near Hetch Hetchy reservoir just outside Yosemite and we were completely under trees. Luck for us, we were able to connect with RoamLink via Verizon with speeds good enough to even watch a video. I was pleasantly surprised.
How is this different from TravlFi XTR?
So, Peplink acts similarly to TraveFi in terms of both routers having built-in cellular modems. However, Peplink routers perform much better than TravelFi, offering extra features and more customization. Not to mention Peplink routers can also be easily integrated with Starlink to bond signals with Roamlink! TravelFi also doesn't have access to our Roamlink plans, which are a huge game-changer with having access to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular towers!
If you have any other questions, reach out to us via email at info@mobilemusthave.com and we'll be happy to help!
I'd love to see the BR2 Dual 5g on Connect. Three grand is hard to swallow, but rent to own at half the price would tempt me!
I just placed a support ticket with a few questions.
The big one was, and you should consider adding this to your next video, how does RoamLink decide it needs to switch carriers and how fast will the switch over occur? Does the signal have to drop completely or fall below a speed threshold?
Picking a carrier and knowing when to switch are two different flows. It will pick the carrier based on signal strength first then it will confirm it is a good connection via ping. If a ping fails it will then rotate bands and networks to find the next best option. It will only do this when needed. The goal is to not break a current connect. If you are on a zoom meeting, it wont randomly disconnect to make sure its on the 'best'. If that is it connected too is working it will stay on that connection until you move or reboot.
Is the RoamLink eSim card compatible with my Gateway 5G Router/Air 360+5G Antenna?
We have not opened up Roamlink for outside of Peplink routers as of today. but subscribe to our email list as that will be the first place we announce updates like expanded router options. it is something we are discussing and making sure we can offer proper support.
That’s a nice option, although it still seems a bit pricey. With our RV roof mounted flat high performance Starlink at $140/month, I’m still getting 117/15 Mb/s with the antenna mostly underneath lots of tree branches with leaves (30% obstructed according to Starlink app) and this is unlimited. Latency is also good. That’s plenty for 4k streaming with no buffering and it’s not even in “priority data” mode.
Ya. Starlink can be a great option for some. But the high performance antenna being $2400 it can be over priced for some. We believe no single solution is perfect, and if you pair RoamLink with Starlink it can be the best of both worlds.
Is there a discount for a yearly subscription to Roam link?
Not at this time, but there are discounts for mobilemusthave members. You can learn more about our membership here: mobilemusthave.com/pages/memberships
You should talk to Loki Coach, Liberty, Featherlite etc They don't use peplink due to their remote control services in those coaches and it would be best if this Roamlink SIM be able to be inserted into those other systems for customer's data needs.
Definitely an option! If you have a connection there, let us know. You can email us at info@mobilemusthave.com
does this work in Canada?
Not yet, but we are working on a Canada add-on option.
What's the criteria for it switching over to a new carrier? If I travel alot, how do you guys determine that I need a new carrier without me having to phone in due to the fact that I have no services.
Yep, its all done automatically behind the scene. If you get in a spot where coverage is slow, you can reach out to support and they can always steer your coverage to a different network to see if that helps. Each location.
@@MobileMustHave great thank you
Not sure how the channel bonding works with roamlink. Are you saying you can combine the bandwidth of all the carriers on peplink routers? If that's not the case, i'd rather just get my own sims and put them into a router that does the bonding and pay that as a separate service.
certainly welcome to use your own sims, that's the configuration we build out business on and a great way to get connected. RoamLink would use all the carrier aggregation and technology of LTE and 5G available in the area you are in on the carrier you connect to (one of the big 3) so there is no draw back and for customers with multiple roamlink connections we can steer each modem to a different primary carrier for each modem, for example Verizon on Modem 1 and ATT on Modem 2 or many customers choose a roamlink sim and pair it with their own carrier direct sim or Starlink. The point is ultimate flexibility and of course RoamLinks benefit is priority access to all carriers for one low price.
I pick up my RV 18 Sep and I am definitely getting this. I’m just not sure if I need the 500Gb or unlimited. I’ll reach out after I get my Rv.
Sounds good! You are not locked in with these plans, so if you need to move up or down that is always an option.
What about Visible? I just signed up for the 100G plan and I'm wondering if I should cancel my Visible plan. Thanks!
Visible is owned by Verizon and runs on the verizon network. They dont allow you to move those sims out of phones. It might work for a few weeks, but we are seeing most users report that visible will see a data device (like a Peplink) and visible will turn off the line.
Verizon coverage is included in RoamLink so switching will improve your coverage and speeds. Let us know if you need any help! info@mobilemusthave.com
@@MobileMustHave , thanks. I’ve been using Visible in my router since I got it (both of them), but it’s usually been my back up plan. Guess I don’t need that anymore. 😁
Sounds good. What extrrnal roof mount RV antenna would you recommend with the included peplink router? I.e with Roamlink connect?
Defiantly reach out to us on email and we can get you a specific answer. But our favorite and top selling antenna is the Parsec Husky 7-1 antenna. Easy to install and top performer.
Does it make sense to have 2 Roamlink plans/connections? Or is that a false sense of redundancy. We purchased the M300 plan at launch and it worked flawlessly on our summer trip all the way from Maryland to Wyoming and back!
Definitely possible! It would give you more bandwidth and more Gb to use. Depending on your device, and if it’s compatible fusionSIM, going with the 500gb or unlimited plans also gives you a redundant coverage spread.
And even thought RoamLink is designed to switch carriers automatically, MMH allows advanced users on some devices/plans to override the switching and pin the device to a particular carrier via the PepLink console. So, in some instances, you can have simultaneous connections to two different carriers and use SpeedFusion on top of that.
Will work in Mexico?
Unfortunately, Roamlink is currently restricted to use within the United States only. However, we are constantly trying to improve our plans, so if you are signed up for our email updates, you'll be one of the first to know if we are able to offer data plans for Mexico in the future! If you have any other questions, reach out to us via email at info@mobilemusthave.com and we'll be happy to help!
Nice
"better speeds than carrier direct plans in most cases." How is that even possible? That almost seems to good to be true. Also will Roamlink work in Canada and Mexico?
Yep! It is true! Carriers have a LOT of control of what type of plan gets what type of speed. Normally, hotspot plans are the lowest priority and will always be slowed down before cell traffic or commercial traffic. RoamLink is only running on the tower level. The carrier never sees our traffic or anything about the connection. So the carrier itself has no way of know what plan you are on, what device you have, etc so it runs at full speed! In our testing we are seeing a 50% speed increase on the same carrier, same bands in some areas. This make a huge difference in congested areas (live big RV destinations).
adding a second reply here. This is Erik the owner. One of the most lucrative parts of the carriers business is roaming agreement with companies like MobileMustHave. Since we pay for every GB (even though our customers don’t), it means we roam with priority over the plans they offer directly to their customers which are for mobile internet (routers). Its not to say we are more of a priority then their “priority customers” like when you pay per gb for more expensive plans (typically around 5-10 dollars per gb), but typically our plans see higher speeds then their “unlimited home internet” or “unlimited legacy” plans which they deprioritize and are open to saying they do this in their terms of service. Hope that helps explain how it all works and thank you for asking.
So, basically Travlfi, right? 🧐
No. They use carrier reseller plans and have their device switch networks as needed. RoamLink is its own network (MVNO). You see roamlink next to the signal bars and at the speedtest level. Data from RoamLInk is also prioritized higher than their plans. You will see faster speeds on RoamLink in most cases and of course the hardware runs on Peplink, not consumer grade mobile routers.
With Starlink out now for unlimited data at $60.00+ less why go LTE? Just makes no since. After switching between LTE's for the past years, can never see going back. Also have been in the mountains under trees and can still watch netflix with no issues. have antenna set up on RV, but can pull a pin and move around up to 60' from RV.
For sure, Starlink does work well in a lot of areas, but in our experience, we see that having Starlink + a cellular connection as the best setup to ensure you have the best chance at obtaining a reliable internet signal. That's why Roamlink works very well in combination with Starlink because it allows access to the four best cellular carriers in the country!
If you'd like to learn more about how Peplink routers and Roamlink can help improve your internet setup, reach out to us via email at info@mobilemusthave.com and we'll be happy to help!
Interesting thanks. Time to get your beard roots redone lol.
Thanks? lol
Wow, that is a steep monthly price. U should be able to get the big 3 for around 100$ per month with priority. Do your homework folks. Unlimited
There are lots of great places to see what is available across market. You can defiantly get plans directly from the carriers, but then you are locked on one network. By the time you pay for a second plan, in most cases you are now more expensive than the RoamLink plans. And most data plans from carriers are much lower priority. A great 3rd party resource for this is rvmobileinternet.com
We have T-Mobile 55 Magenta, and a total of 80 g between two phones. $90 ish a month. We travel winters, coverage varies tremendously. I've been with folks who had other carriers with better service. I can probably reduce my T-Mobile bill and easily justify. this plan.
I like the initiative but isn’t this so 2015? I mean in terms of gigabytes vs actual unlimited plans? Cell providers cannot compete with Starlink these days. We all know “unlimited” is definitely not unlimited. Surprised lawsuits didn’t stop the carriers. I buy huge circuits for data centers and agencies. We do not pay per GB LOL. Neither do the customers. Again that’s 2010. T-Mobile says when you use your data, you are throttled to 128kbps. Yes, ISDN speeds folks.
Yes, true unlimited plans are no longer what they use to be which is why we dont offer a unlimited plan with a unusable speed clause. Carrier over the last few years have greatly limited what plans are available. Most resellers are selling plans that are not designed for resell and we see them get shut down all the time. These plans are all correctly sourced and carrier approved. They way they run on the network towers allows it to be prioritized so you even get better speeds than carrier direct plans in most cases.
Sounds like a scam every RVer were pushing a few years ago before the went to jail.
If you have ever purchased or done business with mobile must have you would know that's not true.
It took us so long to put this together to insure that that wont happen. That is also why we went the MVNO route. We wanted to insure that this is carrier level, no IMEI swapping, no tablet plans. When you connect, you connect to the Roamlink network. This is all running on certified carrier hardware (no one else is doing that) with certified, network approved data plans.
is that a BUN on your head? . . . so cute, really adds to the credibility factor
Im glad you like it! Thanks for watching!