In the old days past I used to run the USA roads with my VERIZON AIRCARD plugged into a CRADLEPOINT unit which would create a very good WIFI HOTSPOT.
I could use multiple WIFI READY devices all at the same time with great success.
Now VERIZON use a unit called MIFI which combines all of this into one small package that looks like this small shirt pocket size unit with internal batteries.
I get a great mobile secured WIFI HOTSPOT that will allow up to five WIFI enabled devices to be used at the same time. My coverage area is around 200-feet from the MIFI unit. Using this stand alone unit does not require my cell phone to operate.
The downside is the amount of DATAPLAN you can have with this type of system. I am using a grandfathered unit that only allows a 3GB dataplan with Verizon. You can get a larger plan but the monthly rate goes up as well.
One of the better plans that uses the VERIZON NETWORK is called MILLENICOM which offers a 20GB DATAPLAN for around $80 a month.
I gave up on the FREE WIFI Hot spots years ago including those offered at the camp grounds. The VERIZON MIFI plan probably has the BEST coverage area of all the Internet providers over the whole USA. If your Verizon cell phone works so will this stand alone MIFI unit.
If you plan on down streaming TV station or videos then you will need all of the GB dataplan you can muster.
The stand alone VERIZON 3GB Dataplan works great for us for checking-in with the kids, paying a few bills online, and some surfing of the internet. The 3GB will not support down steaming of TV stations or videos.
Roy Ken
