We've decided to get cellphone internet access for our trailer and to use Verizon as the provider with a modem/router combination device. The Verizon Jetpack Mobile Hotspot MHS291L seems to be the only one on the Verizon site that is a router and has an exterior antenna connection.1) The Verizon site says the device is $49 with a two year contract. Monthly the charges are a $20 access charge and a $30 for 4 gig data. Would there be any other big monthly charges besides the monthly taxes and fees?2) Any comments on the Verizon Jetpack Mobile Hotspot MHS291L?3) Initially I want an exterior antenna but not an amplifier. Is an antenna intended for a trucker mirror mount the best sort of antenna? Any antenna recommendations?

Have you considered using your smart phone as "hot spot" - depending on phone you can do that for free.

ksg5000 wrote:Have you considered using your smart phone as "hot spot" - depending on phone you can do that for free.We just don't use smart phones so this won't help in our case.

I have verizon as well. You can download an app called foxfi and get internet access for no additional charge after paying 6 or 7 dollars for the app. It turns your phone into a hotspot. As long as you aren't streaming something it doesn't use much data. I have the unlimited dataplan and I leave it running for the entire trip and have as many as 4 or 5 devices hooked up to it including multiple ones streaming netflix and pandora or whatever.

donn0128 wrote:So, whats your question then?Is the cost actually what Verizon says it is on the web site or are there lots of hidden charges? Does the indicated modem device do what it is supposed to do fairly well?What kind of antenna do I want and how do I mount it?Are there any pitfalls to cellphone internet access that I need to watch out for?

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ksg5000
Explorer
Jun 13, 2013
chast wrote:
Hey sato4000--guess the foxfi app is for android system and not my for Iphone. Can't find any similar app for the Iphone. I have unlimited data on the phone, but if I turn on the hotspot feature, it is $20 for 2 gig of date and $20. for each gig over two. Gets pretty expensive pretty fast. Any suggestions?

Google PDAnet - think they have version for Iphone not positive.
johnwalkerpa1
Explorer
Jun 13, 2013
obgraham wrote:
My experience with Verizon, data only with a MiFi, is that the bill is just what they say. Mine is $50 for 5 gigs monthly, and my monthly statement is $50.08.

So I guess there's 8 cents hidden charges!

Mine plan/cost is exactly the same..only difference is I have the air card (actually USB in my case).

Taxes and fees are FAR less with the aircards/MiFi than with phones in my experience...
wintersun
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2013
The Novatel 4620LE has an external antenna connection and will work with the Cradlepoint Wifi routers that support "Wifi as Wan" including the MBR995 and 1400 models. These routers will also pull in a stronger signal if you are using the public wifi at a campground.

Verizon has been having serious problems with overbilling usage of its data customers. Check the Verizonwireless.com community forum.

We use Millenicom.com which uses the Verizon towers but is cheaper, requires no contract, and no billing problems.

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