Latest in Hot Spot devices?

[Kayteg1]

I see we have stickies for cellphones, but not for Hot Spot modems.
What is the latest?
I am planning to go full time for several months this year and need modem without annual plan.
In the past I had Virgin Mobile MI-FI for my occasional travel and $20 monthly plan work for me, but they updated to higher G, so my modem become useless.
Now from what I read unlimited plans don't exist anymore, while 6GB plan cost $55.
Any other, newer options?

[Gulfcoast]

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[Bill_Satellite]

Thanks Mr. Wizard.

[MrWizard]

You have to buy or build a power supply, that had the obdi connector which plugs into the Mobley
You also have to give the mobile connect department the Mfg model of a vehicle
One that is listed in their data's base as being compatible

After reading on Howard's forums it is clear that the device works very well and users are happy
But the assembly power supply, Mobley, wiring etc is not as compact and portable as a mifi, no built in battery, no small wall wart charger

Put this in a cabinet in the middle of the RV or stick house, and leave it there

You really should go read the Howard forums thread on this before committing to the idea

This is a DIY project when used in the RV, instead of the listed option vehicle

[Gulfcoast]

I called the ATT connected car dept and they switched mine over just by asking.

[Bill_Satellite]

My RV does not have one. Is that the requirement for the use of this device? Pretend you are going to put it in your car but connect it to the OBD-II in your RV instead? I know others have said that it is sold with very limited data but calling someone allowed them to be upgraded to unlimited at no charge. Who do you call (specifically) and what magic words are spoken to change a 2GB plan to unlimited?

[Gulfcoast]

If your vehicle has an OBD-II connector, it should work well. Strong wifi signal too.

Link

[Bill_Satellite]

I was (obviously) not looking for a link to some other thread but rather some information that verifies the claim that the Mobley's $20 for 2GB is actually unlimited data and that this unit can be used outside of your car to connect multiple devices just the same as a MiFi device would.

[Gulfcoast]

A Link


Apparently, one can not sign up for the program online directly. You can call the ATT car connect dept with any questions though. The $20 offer is apparently on their pull-down menu (not online). Mine works perfect.


LOTS of reading on this subject in the Howard Forums ATT section.

[Bill_Satellite]

Gulfcoast wrote:
New device out by ATT... the car-connect Mobley. Unlimited data for $20 a month.

Could you give us a link to this offer?

[Gulfcoast]

New device out by ATT... the car-connect Mobley. Unlimited data for $20 a month.

[mcewena]

I'm looking for an unlocked device so I can use it with Canadian and US carriers. Netgear has a few models with overlapping features, particularly the 771s or 779s. Any suggestions?

[Kayteg1]

Kayteg1 wrote:

7 I am getting 0.5 Mbps download and 1.5 -2.5 upload.

The above was in Las Vegas, 4 miles east of Strip.
Now I am "in the middle of nowhere" in California, to be exact 2 miles from small city Rio Vista.
4 Mbps download, 0.6 upload
Can't complain so far.

[lbrjet]

We had extremely limited Verizon Jetpack service at the Oasis RV Park which is between the interstate and Las Vegas Blvd and only 4 miles to Mandalay Bay. Mind boggling.

[Dutch_12078]

Our current mobile Internet setup consists of a Verizon 6620L Jetpack with a 4G/LTE 20GB $100/mo no contract plan, a Netgear Unite AT&T hotspot with a 4G/LTE 20GB $50/mo no contract plan from H2O-Bolt, and a Verizon 4620LE Jetpack with an unlimited 3G $5/mo no contract plan. To make sure we always have the best cell signals available, we feed all of our hotspots and cell phones with a Max Amp RV booster/repeater from Maximum Signal. The Max Amp gives us solid cell signals throughout the coach.