Verizon Unlimited Data
Hello Folks! I am told that Verizon just released an Unlimited Data plan option, but you have to call and ask for it. I'm calling into them now, but if this is true, it could save us a ton of dough...
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mikestock wrote:
As mentioned in my previous post (above), I tried a Jetpack and ran tests for 45 minutes, switching bac and forth between using my S7 as a modem and using the Jetpack. I placed them, one after the other, in the same exact spot and tested the speed , as a modem. I switched back and forth 7 timed and found the Jetpack download speed varied between 1.7 and 2.9 Mb/sec. The phone download varied from 4.7 to 6.2 Mb/sec. If you're considering a Jetpack, run your own comparison first. Maybe you'll get better results with an older smartphone.
As a result, I returned the Jetpack (with a $35 return fee) and turned on my old S5 to use, exclusively as a hotspot. I mounted the S5 in a Wilson Sleek with a Wilson yagi antenna on my rooftop. I still don't get enough speed to consistently view streaming video.
I also just switched to the new Verizon Unlimited plan and am using my IPhone 5 as a hotspot in a Sleek. Only been with the new plan for about 2 weeks now.
I hope you noticed that when used as a hotspot, you get 10 gigs of 4G (LTE) but after that the speed will drop to 3G, although with unlimited data. Phone or Jetpack - does not matter.
As has been stated, Verizon's new plan is for unlimited DATA, but not unlimited 4G data. Still a good deal IMHO.
