dverstra wrote:
rekoj71 wrote:
MrWizard has it right. Some of the new T-Mobile phones are set up that they can use WiFi just like a VoIP type of service. The phone just has to be connected to WiFi to do it and it doesn't matter that the DATA is coming from a 4g hotspot from Verizon, as long as the data speed is fast enough.
I use T-Mobile cause they actually offer an unlimited 4g data plan and I can stream movies all day if I want, but yes I am usually near a city. I plan to do what the OP is doing and get a Verizon MiFi (or similar) to be able to have at least some data when in the boonies.
Remember though that if going this route to keep the calls short as the data is still being used fairly fast.
Yes,this is what I was thinking of. I like T Mobile Phone plans but would like a better coverage area when we are traveling. A hotspot on the Verizon network would accomplish that if the phone that I am using has wifi capabilities. I'm looking at a StraightTalk Hotspot because it is almost "pay as you go". Data expires after 60 days. There is no contract. The next time I travel, I just buy more data via email and enter the code into the account.
as i said-i have this straighttalk verizon hotspot. i use it for my computers. if you read the fine print on this hotspot device it says no talk. however you could link a phone to it for the data function but it says no voice. i would read the fine print at the bottom the the device
