Jadralski blog

Marine 4G/5G routers vs Starlink — coastal connectivity for sailboats 2026

For European coastal cruising, Starlink Mini remains unbeatable. But in harbor stops and at anchor, a marine 4G/5G router + unlimited data SIM is ~ 5× cheaper per month and often better performing in dense urban areas. Technical comparison, Peplink, Mikrotik, Bullet M2 brands, 2026 ex-VAT budgets.