Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join us live when MIRC founder Chris Dunphy will be joined by Andrew McNabb to talk about the state of 5G and the evolution of cellular networks and modems in the United States.
This presentation goes along with our recent 2025 Cellular Industry update article, which can be found here:
rvmobileinternet.com/2025-cellular-mobile-internet-update-5g-is-mainstream-x65-modems-coming-to-routers-5g-advanced-evolves-towards-6g
Want to support our work at MIRC? You can join our premium membership and save $10 using discount code 'MIRCLIVE' .
1:22 Intro
3:50 Qualcomm 5G Modem Update
7:24 History of Release 15 - X50 (Obsolete)
8:04 History of X55
9:15 History of Release 16 - X62/X65
10:35 History of Release 17 X72/X75 and "Red Cap" Reduced Capacity
12:59 History of Release 18 X80 and Beyond
15:49 X65 Coming to Routers in 2025 - X62/X65 Popular Options in MoFi and Peplink Routers
20:27 Compare X65 vs X62 - Is It Worth It?
24:04 Compare X72/X75 Based Routers
27:48 Other 5G Notes and Discussion
32:30 T-Mobile 5G Update/Coverage
34:54 Verizon 5G Update/Coverage
37:21 AT&T 5G Update /Coverage
40:06 Dish (Boost Mobile) 5G Update/Coverage
43:55 Satellite & Cellular Merging?
47:13 5G to 6G Roadmap
49:42 6G Expectations
50:15 4G/LTE Not Dead Yet!
53:23 Q & A
1:02:28 Wrap-Up
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👕 Or support our work by grabbing yourself a MIRC 'Mobile & Connected' T-shirt, as seen in our videos: rvmobileinternet.com/shirt
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[Key guides and content over at the MIRC website]
Getting Started with Mobile Internet: rvmobileinternet.com/getting-started
Our Current Top Data Plan Picks: rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks
Starlink for RVers & Boaters: rvmobileinternet.com/starlink
Video Guides: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL97Uwz3lNhl-AAbNprWY5nl3xtnKXpb6p
[Join Us Elsewhere]
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletters: rvmobileinternet.com/subscribe
Our 'News Desk' on FB: facebook.com/rvmobileinternet
Our 'Library Desk' on FB: facebook.com/groups/rvinternet
[Support MIRC by using our Referral Links]
Starlink (get a free month): rvmobileinternet.com/starlink-referral
Visible - Save $20: rvmobileinternet.com/visible-referral
Calyx Institute (get a free month): rvmobileinternet.com/calyx-referral
MobileMustHave: https://www.rvmobileinternet/mmh-referral
TechnoRV: https://www.rvmobileinternet/techno-referral
weBoost: Save 5% with 'weBoostMIRC' https://www.rvmobileinternet/weboost-referral
Amazon: amzn.to/3RDwMaa
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other vendor affiliate programs. We earn from qualifying purchases for affiliate links. Some vendors however provide higher discounts to our MIA members: https://www.rvmobileinternet/member-discounts
[About MIRC]
The Mobile Internet Resource Center is dedicated to helping mobile travelers (RVers, boaters, nomads, etc.) keep connected!
This channel is part of the Mobile Internet Resource Center, and you'll find even MORE content (guides, news, courses, reviews, forums, gear and more) on our website: http://www.rvmobileinternet.com.
We are primarily funded by our premium members, who allow us to make this niche topic our focus and offer a ton of free content (like this channel) to the public! Our members get a bunch of extra access to our Q&A forums, in-depth guides, product reviews, courses, insider tips, webinars and vendor discounts.
Interested in helping keep us funded to continue creating content? Want to go deeper? Want more interactive guidance?
Consider becoming a member at: rvmobileinternet.com/membership
The Mobile Internet Resource Center was founded by Cherie & Chris of Technomadia.com (full time tech nomads since 2006 by RV & boat).
© Two Steps Beyond LLC 2025
See our website for our full terms of use disclaimer:
rvmobileinternet.com/terms-of-use-disclosure
Join us live when MIRC founder Chris Dunphy will be joined by Andrew McNabb to talk about the state of 5G and the evolution of cellular networks and modems in the United States.
This presentation goes along with our recent 2025 Cellular Industry update article, which can be found here:
rvmobileinternet.com/2025-cellular-mobile-internet-update-5g-is-mainstream-x65-modems-coming-to-routers-5g-advanced-evolves-towards-6g
Want to support our work at MIRC? You can join our premium membership and save $10 using discount code 'MIRCLIVE' .
1:22 Intro
3:50 Qualcomm 5G Modem Update
7:24 History of Release 15 - X50 (Obsolete)
8:04 History of X55
9:15 History of Release 16 - X62/X65
10:35 History of Release 17 X72/X75 and "Red Cap" Reduced Capacity
12:59 History of Release 18 X80 and Beyond
15:49 X65 Coming to Routers in 2025 - X62/X65 Popular Options in MoFi and Peplink Routers
20:27 Compare X65 vs X62 - Is It Worth It?
24:04 Compare X72/X75 Based Routers
27:48 Other 5G Notes and Discussion
32:30 T-Mobile 5G Update/Coverage
34:54 Verizon 5G Update/Coverage
37:21 AT&T 5G Update /Coverage
40:06 Dish (Boost Mobile) 5G Update/Coverage
43:55 Satellite & Cellular Merging?
47:13 5G to 6G Roadmap
49:42 6G Expectations
50:15 4G/LTE Not Dead Yet!
53:23 Q & A
1:02:28 Wrap-Up
---------------
🆒 💯 🥰 This video has been made possible by our premium members - for their support, they go further with our content, get interactive guidance & save 💲money with discounts. Consider becoming a member: rvmobileinternet.com/membership
👕 Or support our work by grabbing yourself a MIRC 'Mobile & Connected' T-shirt, as seen in our videos: rvmobileinternet.com/shirt
💬 ❤️👍🏼 You can also help this video reach more people by subscribing to our channel, clicking the LIKE button or leaving a comment. Thanks!
---------------
[Key guides and content over at the MIRC website]
Getting Started with Mobile Internet: rvmobileinternet.com/getting-started
Our Current Top Data Plan Picks: rvmobileinternet.com/planpicks
Starlink for RVers & Boaters: rvmobileinternet.com/starlink
Video Guides: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL97Uwz3lNhl-AAbNprWY5nl3xtnKXpb6p
[Join Us Elsewhere]
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletters: rvmobileinternet.com/subscribe
Our 'News Desk' on FB: facebook.com/rvmobileinternet
Our 'Library Desk' on FB: facebook.com/groups/rvinternet
[Support MIRC by using our Referral Links]
Starlink (get a free month): rvmobileinternet.com/starlink-referral
Visible - Save $20: rvmobileinternet.com/visible-referral
Calyx Institute (get a free month): rvmobileinternet.com/calyx-referral
MobileMustHave: https://www.rvmobileinternet/mmh-referral
TechnoRV: https://www.rvmobileinternet/techno-referral
weBoost: Save 5% with 'weBoostMIRC' https://www.rvmobileinternet/weboost-referral
Amazon: amzn.to/3RDwMaa
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other vendor affiliate programs. We earn from qualifying purchases for affiliate links. Some vendors however provide higher discounts to our MIA members: https://www.rvmobileinternet/member-discounts
[About MIRC]
The Mobile Internet Resource Center is dedicated to helping mobile travelers (RVers, boaters, nomads, etc.) keep connected!
This channel is part of the Mobile Internet Resource Center, and you'll find even MORE content (guides, news, courses, reviews, forums, gear and more) on our website: http://www.rvmobileinternet.com.
We are primarily funded by our premium members, who allow us to make this niche topic our focus and offer a ton of free content (like this channel) to the public! Our members get a bunch of extra access to our Q&A forums, in-depth guides, product reviews, courses, insider tips, webinars and vendor discounts.
Interested in helping keep us funded to continue creating content? Want to go deeper? Want more interactive guidance?
Consider becoming a member at: rvmobileinternet.com/membership
The Mobile Internet Resource Center was founded by Cherie & Chris of Technomadia.com (full time tech nomads since 2006 by RV & boat).
© Two Steps Beyond LLC 2025
See our website for our full terms of use disclaimer:
rvmobileinternet.com/terms-of-use-disclosure
