I currently have Verizon with one smart phone, one stupid phone and a Mifi hotspot. The last two months I have exceeded my 10gig data allowance and had to purchase 4 gig extra. Not sure whats going on there, but that is another problem. My Verizohe bill is close to $250/month. I am looking to reduce my monthly cost and get unlimited data. I would like to stay with Verizon if possible becauee of their coverage. I can get unlimited data from a local provider for $62 a month but it is limited to my house. I can get a verizon "Straight Talk" Prepaid plan and only pay fo data when I am traveling. The problem is the fine print on the Verizon prepaid plan says "no roaming" ? I am wondering if that means no roaming off of their system or no roaming out of my zip code. They need to know your zipcode before they will sell you a plan. I have been unable to find anyone that really seems to know if I could use it traveling. I want the unlimited plan at home so I can stream movies.Has anyone out there solved this problem for them selves? Any ideas?

Try Mellinicom. Uses verizon infrastructure for $89.99 a month for 20 GB a month.

I don't think you will be able to find any 4g unlimited internet plans, especially on the VZ network. There are, or used to be, a few unlimited 3G plans on the very limited Sprint network.We had the Millenicom 20 gig plan ($90/ month) but gave it up because we also wanted to stream movies. At home we went with a Century Link DSL plan for $30/month unlimited data. On the road I use the iPhone as a hotspot with the VZ 4 gig plan. No streaming on that plan. Just basic e-mail and surfing. We can download large files, like movies, using WiFi access when available. High speed, unlimited on the road internet is about history.Be interested if anyone has a great idea.Ed

I do this:1. My phone - an Iphone 5 and I use the Walmart 'Straight Talk' for $45/month. Unlimited talk and text. The first 3 gigs of data are at 3G and then unlimited 2G data. Runs on the Verizon system.* You might look at the Straight Talk site about using your current phone, etc.2. Millenicom.com MiFi hotspot for Internet and all other WiFi needs. 20 gigs for $90/month. The MiFi supports up to 10 devices. Runs on the Verizon system. I set my phone to search for my MiFi signal if present and use the Millenicom data plan faster speeds. Since the MiFi is almost always near me, I am getting the faster data speeds almost all the time.I wanted Verizon coverage too and that's exactly why I picked these 2 sources for my 'electronic' needs.Been doing this for a year now. Tim

ed6713 wrote:I don't think you will be able to find any 4g unlimited internet plans, especially on the VZ network. There are, or used to be, a few unlimited 3G plans on the very limited Sprint network.We had the Millenicom 20 gig plan ($90/ month) but gave it up because we also wanted to stream movies. At home we went with a Century Link DSL plan for $30/month unlimited data. On the road I use the iPhone as a hotspot with the VZ 4 gig plan. No streaming on that plan. Just basic e-mail and surfing. We can download large files, like movies, using WiFi access when available. High speed, unlimited on the road internet is about history.Yes, unlimited cellular internet is pretty much gone unless you have a grandfathered plan, but that doesn't mean that you can't stream video if you do it sensibly. Millenicom will let people buy an additional 20GB on their 20GB plans so for $180/mo you can have 40GB. Streaming video is typically 0.5-2.0GB/hr so that 40GB is roughly equal to 20-80 hrs of video a month (assuming that was all you used it for.) Even though we have an unlimited plan and stream a lot of video we normally use no more than 40-50GB/mo so we could live on 40GB if we needed to. For several weeks this month we've not been able to access satellite TV because of trees so our usage for the month has been extremely high because we've been streaming everything we watch and our total usage was only 64GB for the month.IMHO we're getting very close to the point where it will be feasible to stop paying for satellite TV and go only to streaming. If I took the >$100/mo I'm paying DirecTV and applied it to my cellular usage I'd be able to afford a 50GB/mo Verizon plan and there would be little difference in what I could watch. If I could figure out how to get HBO and Showtime streaming without a satellite TV or cable subscription, everything I watch could be obtained via streaming.

I currently have Verizon with one smart phone, one stupid phone and a Mifi hotspot. The last two months I have exceeded my 10gig data allowance and had to purchase 4 gig extra. Not sure whats going on there, but that is another problem. When I am NOTconnected to WiFi, some applications will burn up data, especially radio talk shows or movies. You just have to do some research on the apps you use to determine if they use up data.My Verizohe bill is close to $250/month. I am looking to reduce my monthly cost and get unlimited data. I would like to stay with Verizon if possible becauee of their coverage. I understand your desire to stay with Verizon. I had to figure out what areas I spend most of my time when I am on the road doing my RVing. Then I checked both Verizon and AT&T for the best coverage in those areas. For me, AT&T gave me the best coverage.I have my home and internet service on 1 account. $86. I have two cell phones with unlimited calls and texting. $145. As a side note, AT&T tech support SUCKS!:) all AT&T tech support is outsourced and good luck connecting with some one who can adequately speak english, use Googel for your search engine NOT Yahoo. My tech service from Apple is outstanding and they have helped me with initial set up issues with AT&T and Yahoo. Even the Apple tech service folks will tell you how screwed up Yahoo is. Just my 2 cents.

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GoPackGo
Explorer
Jun 14, 2014
I do this:

1. My phone - an Iphone 5 and I use the Walmart 'Straight Talk' for $45/month. Unlimited talk and text. The first 3 gigs of data are at 3G and then unlimited 2G data. Runs on the Verizon system.

* You might look at the Straight Talk site about using your current phone, etc.

2. Millenicom.com MiFi hotspot for Internet and all other WiFi needs. 20 gigs for $90/month. The MiFi supports up to 10 devices. Runs on the Verizon system.

I set my phone to search for my MiFi signal if present and use the Millenicom data plan faster speeds. Since the MiFi is almost always near me, I am getting the faster data speeds almost all the time.

I wanted Verizon coverage too and that's exactly why I picked these 2 sources for my 'electronic' needs.

Been doing this for a year now.

Tim
ed6713
Explorer
Jun 14, 2014
I don't think you will be able to find any 4g unlimited internet plans, especially on the VZ network. There are, or used to be, a few unlimited 3G plans on the very limited Sprint network.

We had the Millenicom 20 gig plan ($90/ month) but gave it up because we also wanted to stream movies. At home we went with a Century Link DSL plan for $30/month unlimited data. On the road I use the iPhone as a hotspot with the VZ 4 gig plan. No streaming on that plan. Just basic e-mail and surfing. We can download large files, like movies, using WiFi access when available.

High speed, unlimited on the road internet is about history.

Be interested if anyone has a great idea.

Ed
MrVan
Explorer
Jun 14, 2014
Try Mellinicom. Uses verizon infrastructure for $89.99 a month for 20 GB a month.

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