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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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.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the C4P Internet Service, applicants must meet the following conditions:
Participation in an Approved Program
Applicants must be enrolled in a Computers 4 People (C4P)-affiliated program or referred by an approved nonprofit organization.
Demonstrated Financial Need
Financial need is determined by:
Participation in government assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, or similar.
Household income below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Annual Review and Verification
Eligibility will be reviewed annually to ensure continued compliance with program requirements. Failure to provide updated documentation may result in suspension or termination of service.
Disqualification Criteria
Immediate termination of service will occur if:
The user provides false or misleading information during the application process.
The service is used for unauthorized purposes, including resale, redistribution, or excessive recreational use that compromises educational or work-related activities.
Evidence of misuse, abuse, or any activity that violates applicable laws or terms of service is found.
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
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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If so, would this be a possibility for 5G? https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-W...B0F739S28K
If you got this as backup internet to your Tmo Home Internet (assuming we're not talking Tmobile Fiber), you'd be using the same provider as you currently have- Tmo. Same towers, same backbone, I don't see that providing any additional "downtime" coverage.
lol @ company covering home internet.
I pay the $10/mo so I don't have to hear it from the wife if our primary provider goes down
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If so, would this be a possibility for 5G? https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-W...B0F739S28K [amazon.com]
If you got this as backup internet to your Tmo Home Internet (assuming we're not talking Tmobile Fiber), you'd be using the same provider as you currently have- Tmo. Same towers, same backbone, I don't see that providing any additional "downtime" coverage.
lol @ company covering home internet.
I pay the $10/mo so I don't have to hear it from the wife if our primary provider goes down
This would be a fallback to T-Mo if Q is down.
Truly YMMV depending on where you live another other factors. If they had a trial that would be the way to go.
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