Verizon NEW Prepay Hotspot

[Ditchdigger]

I found the following article; @Ditchdigger may have another link.

https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/rep...-acting-wonky/

You found it. I don't know how to post a link, that is why I did not do it. Thank you for finding it and posting it for me.

[riven1950]

Can you get the prepaid unlimited hotspot if you do not have Verizon phone service?

Can you stop it and start it ? I would only need it for 3-4 months during the year.

Thks

[Ditchdigger]

Can you get the prepaid unlimited hotspot if you do not have Verizon phone service?

Can you stop it and start it ? I would only need it for 3-4 months during the year.

Thks

YES and YES

[CWSWine]

I was told there is a 10.00 start up fee but yes it's a month to month plan. My personal opinion is as fast plans and type service is changing I won't get into any long term contract. The Pre Paid Jetpack has to be on a separate account from your cell phones since it is prepaid and you don't need a Verizon phone service.

Can you get the prepaid unlimited hotspot if you do not have Verizon phone service?

Can you stop it and start it ? I would only need it for 3-4 months during the year.

Thks

[j2048b]

I was told there is a 10.00 start up fee but yes it's a month to month plan. My personal opinion is as fast plans and type service is changing I won't get into any long term contract. The Pre Paid Jetpack has to be on a separate account from your cell phones since it is prepaid and you don't need a Verizon phone service.

Thats good to know as they told me they couldnt do that, they said id have to put everything including my phone on prepaid

Ill have to call again to see if i can do what u said,

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[boyscout]

Can you get the prepaid unlimited hotspot if you do not have Verizon phone service?

Can you stop it and start it ? I would only need it for 3-4 months during the year.

Thks

As @Ditchdigger says, you can do both. I picked one up yesterday. Easiest cell company transaction ever! Since it's a prepaid account I didn't have to provide even my address, let alone birth date, social security number, pictures of tattoos and scars and ten close family members. The agent actually asked, "do you want to put in your address or a generic address?"

The device is well designed, with a thorough internal interface (connect with a web browser after you've connected your WiFi to the device) that makes set-up up easy and easy to reconfigure and personalize and improve security if you know a little about networks.

HOWEVER I don't have service on mine. I suspect that despite Verizon's service map showing good service here (just a few miles east of Tampa near Interstate 4) they don't. I've had a few brief connections with -84db signal (not good, but usable for low-demand tasks) but they last only a minute or two. Most of the time no signal, even at windows or outside the trailer.

Last night Verizon tech support was giving me the BS about "they've been working on the tower in your area and they need to reset it," which is from Paragraph One of the Stall the Customer Manual. (I've had the same nonsense from T-Mobile in areas not well-covered by them.) Will be working further with Verizon today to get a signal and internet connection.

[gbkims]

Those who have the Prepaid Hotspot, what does the "My Plan" prepaid hotspot 28366 show up as on your verizon account?
I couldn't see this till I was on the phone with verizon for an hour & twenty minutes today to straighten out online account access.
Looks like the wrong prepaid to me. If so I'll go to store or chat to get the 28366 plan.

I'm seeing: $70 plan with unlimited data.
Data UNLIMITED1
Full HD Streaming (720p)2
1 Once high-speed data allowance is used, you will have 2G speeds for the remainder of the month. Your data experience and functionality of some data applications, such as streaming video or audio, may be impacted unless you purchase additional data.

That sounds like the plan that throttles.

Thanks

[JColeman]

I have a friend whose living is dependent upon absolute connectivity. He has three different accounts and the gear to run/bond/balance them.

His suggestion for truly unlimited, no throttling data was to deal with these guys: https://www.chgadgets.net for $70 a month.

Edit: No affiliation, not spam

[SouthTX]

What does the "My Plan" prepaid hotspot 28366 show up as on your verizon account?
I couldn't see this till I was on the phone with verizon for an hour & twenty minutes today to straighten out online account access.
Looks like the wrong prepaid to me. If so I'll go to store or chat to get the 28366 plan.
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I'm seeing: $70 plan with unlimited data.
Data UNLIMITED1
Full HD Streaming (720p)2
1 Once high-speed data allowance is used, you will have 2G speeds for the remainder of the month. Your data experience and functionality of some data applications, such as streaming video or audio, may be impacted unless you purchase additional data.

That sounds like the plan that throttles.

Thanks

I haven't been able to set up the online access, glad to know that it can be done.

The part about throttling may just be boilerplate that got included. Reports are that many reps are not aware of it and to ask for it by number.

There are several lengthy threads over on the Escapees forum and, while there seem to be some hiccups when the payment posts, no one is complaining about throttling. And believe me, some people seem to have tried their best to find a limit.

I haven't activated the Dish account since we got this Verizon account. I did upgrade from the Elipsis hotspot to the 8800L and find it to be much better. We're still experimenting with antennas, but I've had good results - as good as I'd expect from a booster - with just an el cheapo spike antenna.

[gbkims]

I haven't been able to set up the online access, glad to know that it can be done.

The part about throttling may just be boilerplate that got included. Reports are that many reps are not aware of it and to ask for it by number.

There are several lengthy threads over on the Escapees forum and, while there seem to be some hiccups when the payment posts, no one is complaining about throttling. And believe me, some people seem to have tried their best to find a limit.

I haven't activated the Dish account since we got this Verizon account. I did upgrade from the Elipsis hotspot to the 8800L and find it to be much better. We're still experimenting with antennas, but I've had good results - as good as I'd expect from a booster - with just an el cheapo spike antenna.

I'd only ordered this late last month, just getting around to testing usage.
I'd ordered by going to Verizon > Prepaid Plans > Tablets & Jetpacks as I'd read on:
https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/ver...-for-jetpacks/
"How do you get the plan?
It's listed on Verizon's Prepaid Page under the Jetpack/Tablet section (don't get confused by their smartphone section at the top stating hotspot isn't included.).
You can order it online, on the phone or in stores."

But then I see some folks say it doesn't work and many saying it does.
So made me question if I ordered it correctly, versus going into a store and specifically ordering it via the special "28366" Plan number.

Going to try to use as much data as possible before my autopay date in case I've got the wrong plan and need to make a plan change.

http://www.theboondork.com/mainphp/w...-has-taught-me

Issues
921.6MB session limit (8800L) 2-4-2019 https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/964610
Reported Issues 2-11-2019: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/rep...-acting-wonky/