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Aug 11, 2025 1:06 AM

Computers 4 People Shield 5G Home Hotspot + Unlimited Internet SIM Card Preorder

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Computers 4 People.org is offering their Computers 4 People Shield 5G Home Hotspot + Unlimited Internet SIM Card Preorder on sale for $175 + $14.89/monthly billed rate. Shipping is free.

Additionally, if you already have a device, but need internet service only, it will be $14.89/monthly billed rate (works w/ hotspots, tablets, or wearables that take a SIM card)

Thanks to community member RobotsRock for finding this deal

Note, device preorder is available now as inventory is limited; no guaranteed delivery timeline is available but you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information once your unit is ready to ship.

Your first month is prorated based on your signup date and you will be billed monthly at the $14.89 rate w/ auto-renews on the 1st of every month

Includes
  • Shield 5G Home Router
  • Unlimited 4G/5G Internet
  • SIM Card
  • Connect Multiple Devices Simultaneously

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • Purchase your eligible WiFi hotspot device, choose your monthly plan, set up WiFi and enjoy secure, unlimited high speed internet
    • Shield Internet uses the largest nationwide 5G network (only available in the United States) and is fully unlocked and portable + SIM card supports 5G, 4G and 3G networks
    • You get unlimited internet on one of the biggest 5G network, no contract, credit check and hidden fees
    • If your household gets SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, free school lunch, or earns under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you're likely eligible. Just check a box to confirm when you order. No documentation or paperwork
    • Offer valid while supplies last

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Computers 4 People.org is offering their Computers 4 People Shield 5G Home Hotspot + Unlimited Internet SIM Card Preorder on sale for $175 + $14.89/monthly billed rate. Shipping is free.

Additionally, if you already have a device, but need internet service only, it will be $14.89/monthly billed rate (works w/ hotspots, tablets, or wearables that take a SIM card)

Thanks to community member RobotsRock for finding this deal

Note, device preorder is available now as inventory is limited; no guaranteed delivery timeline is available but you will receive a confirmation email with tracking information once your unit is ready to ship.

Your first month is prorated based on your signup date and you will be billed monthly at the $14.89 rate w/ auto-renews on the 1st of every month

Includes
  • Shield 5G Home Router
  • Unlimited 4G/5G Internet
  • SIM Card
  • Connect Multiple Devices Simultaneously

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • Purchase your eligible WiFi hotspot device, choose your monthly plan, set up WiFi and enjoy secure, unlimited high speed internet
    • Shield Internet uses the largest nationwide 5G network (only available in the United States) and is fully unlocked and portable + SIM card supports 5G, 4G and 3G networks
    • You get unlimited internet on one of the biggest 5G network, no contract, credit check and hidden fees
    • If your household gets SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, free school lunch, or earns under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you're likely eligible. Just check a box to confirm when you order. No documentation or paperwork
    • Offer valid while supplies last

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Aug 11, 2025 9:52 AM
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jacobdhAug 11, 2025 9:52 AM
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the honor system:If your household gets SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, free school lunch, or earns under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, you're likely eligible. Just check a box to confirm when you order. No documentation. No paperwork. No stress.
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Aug 11, 2025 10:02 AM
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slickdlzAug 11, 2025 10:02 AM
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Is their service for low incomes only or anyone can use it legally?
Aug 11, 2025 10:29 AM
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Quote from slickdlz View quoted comment :
Is their service for low incomes only or anyone can use it legally?
Mobile Beacon wedged their way into the Sprint/Clearwire merger and got a settlement to sell this to low income people and community organizations. You either have to be below the poverty line, or a library/school/etc.

Unfortunately it is abused regularly, and the "honor system" has kinda taken over.

Eventually the settlement with T-Mobile will end (they won't say when) and Mobile Beacon is probably hoping to become an MVNO like Tracfone was after that.

T-Mobile is required by the feds to offer a certain number of low-income units to meet 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses. They're already ramping up self-ship efforts to replace Mobile Beacon in anticipation of the agreement ending.
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Aug 11, 2025 12:05 PM
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RyanMPLSAug 11, 2025 12:05 PM
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I would like to have a 5G (or even LTE) backup to my primary internet that is never used except during primary failure at somewhere around this price. Or maybe neighbor and I should get diff services and do some level of aggregation for redundancy.
Aug 11, 2025 12:17 PM
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Undefined.nullAug 11, 2025 12:17 PM
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everyone regardless of income gets free lunches in my area...
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Aug 11, 2025 1:11 PM
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RyanMPLSAug 11, 2025 1:11 PM
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Quote from Undefined.null View quoted comment :
everyone regardless of income gets free lunches in my area...
MN is the same. Plans such as these, Internet Essential. LifeLine, et al. used to require proof of some sort, not that the burden of proof is high. Many systems have ditched the concept of proof so as to not be stigmatizing. Same reason EBT/SNAP/WIC are cards instead of tear off dollar value "stamps" now.

Now if a person wants free museum or outdoor recreation memberships, etc. Just say so and get a free pass.
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Quote from RyanMPLS View quoted comment :
I would like to have a 5G (or even LTE) backup to my primary internet that is never used except during primary failure at somewhere around this price. Or maybe neighbor and I should get diff services and do some level of aggregation for redundancy.
If you want another alternative for home internet backup, you can get the Tmo Home Internet Backup plan for <$20/mo ($10/mo for Tmo wireless customers).

You get 120gb of data to use over the month, which should cover you for a few days if your primary internet is down. It comes with a free Tmo modem that you likely need to return if you cancel.

My wife is 100% remote, so I don't mind dropping $120/yr to ensure she has internet and doesn't have to switch to hotspot. If your home router supports primary/backup WAN, it can be a seamless experience to the user (I used to use a Merlin flashed Asus router (from Tmo Big Grin) that had a primary/backup, but switched over to a Unifi device that switches over automagically).

Yes, I realize this deal is for unlimited 5G internet access, but, depending on your use case (and the uncertainty of how long it will work), the $175 buy-in would shy me away.
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Aug 11, 2025 2:03 PM
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RyanMPLSAug 11, 2025 2:03 PM
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Quote from phdeez View quoted comment :
If you want another alternative for home internet backup, you can get the Tmo Home Internet Backup plan for <$20/mo ($10/mo for Tmo wireless customers).

You get 120gb of data to use over the month, which should cover you for a few days if your primary internet is down. It comes with a free Tmo modem that you likely need to return if you cancel.

My wife is 100% remote, so I don't mind dropping $120/yr to ensure she has internet and doesn't have to switch to hotspot. If your home router supports primary/backup WAN, it can be a seamless experience to the user (I used to use a Merlin flashed Asus router (from Tmo ) that had a primary/backup, but switched over to a Unifi device that switches over automagically).

Yes, I realize this deal is for unlimited 5G internet access, but, depending on your use case (and the uncertainty of how long it will work), the $175 buy-in would shy me away.
Problem is that I'm currently on T-Mo Home Internet! Not many options here though they're running Quantum fiber around now. Orange cables and flags all over town so we shall see! Maybe then the T-Mo backup will suffice. I'm also 100% WFH but could drop this SIM into a spare phone and hotspot it? Or better yet - take the day off and blame the boss for not covering my internet expenditures. Smilie
Aug 11, 2025 2:17 PM
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wilbasket23Aug 11, 2025 2:17 PM
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can i use this anywhere or I have to use at registred address when sign up
Aug 11, 2025 2:19 PM
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MusicSharkAug 11, 2025 2:19 PM
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So... you still have to pay $175 even though you are low incomes?
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RyanMPLSAug 11, 2025 2:20 PM
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Quote from wilbasket23 View quoted comment :
can i use this anywhere or I have to use at registred address when sign up
"fully unlocked and portable" in the OP and the link if a person clicks it.
Aug 11, 2025 2:20 PM
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Quote from MusicShark View quoted comment :
So... you still have to pay $175 even though you are low incomes?
Only if a person wants the hardware. Can toss SIM into a BYOD phone, tablet, hotspot, etc.
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Aug 11, 2025 2:21 PM
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GamerossAug 11, 2025 2:21 PM
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Quote from RyanMPLS View quoted comment :
MN is the same. Plans such as these, Internet Essential. LifeLine, et al. used to require proof of some sort, not that the burden of proof is high. Many systems have ditched the concept of proof so as to not be stigmatizing. Same reason EBT/SNAP/WIC are cards instead of tear off dollar value "stamps" now.

Now if a person wants free museum or outdoor recreation memberships, etc. Just say so and get a free pass.
The switch to a credit card type system probably saves them TONS of money. No printing the "coupons", no mailing on them, just digitally adding money to a card.
Aug 11, 2025 2:22 PM
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backforwardbackAug 11, 2025 2:22 PM
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So, this post brings up another point.

I was considering Tmobile home internet but if other providers can do the same thing using the Tmobile platform for lower price, then it would be worth it.

My concern is that this company will belly up or have issues and I am stuck with a 175 brick like Netzero modem that cost about 200 bucks which I got a charge back from my credit care company when they stop doing the free internet (you had to buy the modem)

But I do need reliable coverage and I need to know the speeds and latency.

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Aug 11, 2025 2:29 PM
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NedStoneAug 11, 2025 2:29 PM
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If this is anything like T-Mobile's service I'd stay away. I'd frequently get downloads speeds of kbps and had frequent drop offs. Could not even stream YouTube many times.
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