Ummm. Don't most cell phones have a hotspot feature? What is the need/use for this?
It's ok for occasional use. Not good enough if you want to have a stable connection and freedom to move around away from the computer that is tethered.
So you have the right to not use Hotspot . They have the right to not allow you to use Hotspot. If you want, pay to use Hotspot.
Nah, I'd rather do whatever I want with MY device and MY data.
YOU are more than welcome to pay more, though! Everyone has the right to be a sucker, it's just that some of us choose not to. They can't do anything about it because I'm an informed consumer.
Nah, I'd rather do whatever I want with MY device and MY data.
YOU are more than welcome to pay more, though! Everyone has the right to be a sucker, it's just that some of us choose not to. They can't do anything about it because I'm an informed consumer.
Nah, I'd rather do whatever I want with MY device and MY data.
YOU are more than welcome to pay more, though! Everyone has the right to be a sucker, it's just that some of us choose not to. They can't do anything about it because I'm an informed consumer.
Stop using wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, windows..... People are not smart think they are smart
Uh, okay? You corporate apologists are a weird bunch.
Answer my question. Can you stop using GPS? You want free GPS. Give them your data. That's a fair trade. Do you think they spend billions of dollars for satellites, software, development.... For you to use for free??????
Answer my question. Can you stop using GPS? You want free GPS. Give them your data. That's a fair trade. Do you think they spend billions of dollars for satellites, software, development.... For you to use for free??????
If you have or plan on using TMO I recommend to get the Inseego MiFi X Pro (3000B = T-Mobile). You can occasionally find them on the bay for ~$100 ish in like new (locked). They can be unlocked after 40 days on the TMO network. They have 5G and all LTE bands under the sun and will work almost anywhere in the world once unlocked and are 4G/5G. https://static.inseego.com/us/dow...mobile.pdf
The "uncarrier who became a carrier again" makes a bit of a fuss if you ask for the unlocking if it isn't financed through them, so def wait until after 40+ days on the network before you bug them about unlocking the device.
The Inseego Pro doesn't allow unlimited data, though, on the business tablet plan. Only the Verizon 2000 Inseego does (not the 2100).
It all depends...
1. It could depend on your plan and what hotspot limit it allows, for example. Many plans may only allow limit hotspot. A separate hotspot plan may be better.
2. Sometimes it's a question of reception. If the cell signal is best at the window, say in a hotel situation with shitty or no wifi, then who donates their cell phone to be parked in the window so the rest of the family can surf. And the owner of the cell cannot use their cell unless they keep standing next to the window
3. If you want backup for home internet (DSL/Cable/Fiber), then you connect connect a cell phone via USB or get one of these devices
4. Cell modems (for example inside iPhones) can have lots of frequencies (bands) but don't have external antennas, and even the internal ones may not be the best. Not sure the iPhones support carrier aggregation, for example. A good mobile router with a recent modem (Cat 19/ Cat 20) can make a huge difference in data speeds.
5. running your phone in hotspot mode also consumes the batterie quickly. A separate hotspot device with extra battery could help (or just have an extra power bank)
6. For certain situations, such as camping, and specially RV's, a device like this with an external antenna (ideally maybe even mounted on the roof of the RV) will likely be much better than 4 people sucking data on their plans (depends on the plans of course)
7. In some areas, you may not have DSL/Cable/Fiber. If you want 4G/5G LTE Internet to feed into your LAN, you would need something like this (or Inseego MiFI, Gli Spitz, etc.)
It really depends. ;-)
Just to echo Rasta tech regarding the external antenna and better reception, I've used one of these several times while camping and this by far has better signal strength. Our phones would not have signal, or would randomly receive a text at most. This device allowed us to communicate outside our campsite without issue. We could even stream which was incredible. Because, what would camping be without being able to watch UFC fights? Now, whenever my 2 buddies and I go camping, we ask the one that has it to bring it along.
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It's ok for occasional use. Not good enough if you want to have a stable connection and freedom to move around away from the computer that is tethered.
You have 3 Mobley plans? I have 2 but just canceled one because no needed lol
Nah, I'd rather do whatever I want with MY device and MY data.
YOU are more than welcome to pay more, though! Everyone has the right to be a sucker, it's just that some of us choose not to. They can't do anything about it because I'm an informed consumer.
YOU are more than welcome to pay more, though! Everyone has the right to be a sucker, it's just that some of us choose not to. They can't do anything about it because I'm an informed consumer.
So don't use GPS 🤣🤣🤣
Uh, okay? You corporate apologists are a weird bunch.
YOU are more than welcome to pay more, though! Everyone has the right to be a sucker, it's just that some of us choose not to. They can't do anything about it because I'm an informed consumer.
Stop using wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, windows..... People are not smart think they are smart
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Answer my question. Can you stop using GPS? You want free GPS. Give them your data. That's a fair trade. Do you think they spend billions of dollars for satellites, software, development.... For you to use for free??????
1st question, Maybe Cricket Wireless?
WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CORPORATIONS!
I get it now...you're trolling! Bravo, you got me
I get it now...you're trolling! Bravo, you got me
People are like "I want data privacy" and "Use Google for free". WTH. Nothing is free
The "uncarrier who became a carrier again" makes a bit of a fuss if you ask for the unlocking if it isn't financed through them, so def wait until after 40+ days on the network before you bug them about unlocking the device.
1. It could depend on your plan and what hotspot limit it allows, for example. Many plans may only allow limit hotspot. A separate hotspot plan may be better.
2. Sometimes it's a question of reception. If the cell signal is best at the window, say in a hotel situation with shitty or no wifi, then who donates their cell phone to be parked in the window so the rest of the family can surf. And the owner of the cell cannot use their cell unless they keep standing next to the window
3. If you want backup for home internet (DSL/Cable/Fiber), then you connect connect a cell phone via USB or get one of these devices
4. Cell modems (for example inside iPhones) can have lots of frequencies (bands) but don't have external antennas, and even the internal ones may not be the best. Not sure the iPhones support carrier aggregation, for example. A good mobile router with a recent modem (Cat 19/ Cat 20) can make a huge difference in data speeds.
5. running your phone in hotspot mode also consumes the batterie quickly. A separate hotspot device with extra battery could help (or just have an extra power bank)
6. For certain situations, such as camping, and specially RV's, a device like this with an external antenna (ideally maybe even mounted on the roof of the RV) will likely be much better than 4 people sucking data on their plans (depends on the plans of course)
7. In some areas, you may not have DSL/Cable/Fiber. If you want 4G/5G LTE Internet to feed into your LAN, you would need something like this (or Inseego MiFI, Gli Spitz, etc.)
It really depends. ;-)
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