Verizon upgrading service,downgrading my mifi

Sounds like a ploy to get you to buy new devices.

FMCA has a $50/month unlimited deal. You get a hotspot for a penny. Although it's "unlimited", they throttle the rate above 25 g/month.

You may need to upgrade your payment.

I would ask them to be more specific, if it is only because your hardware will be outdated on their system, ask them to supply you with one that will work. If they don’t ask them at least give you a list of devices that will work on their “upgraded” system so you can make an informed decision on what to replace it with.

Jbird wrote:
I've received an email from Verizon saying that as soon as they complete upgrading their service,my 4G Mifi that I have used and loved for years will then be able to get only 3G service. Sounds like a heck of an upgrade to downgrade my service. Anybody experienced this "upgrade"?

If you've has this for years, you probably will be happy with the new device. There have been huge improvements in the past couple of years in the technology, especially with built-in MiMo antennas in the MiFis. Be sure to get the latest one to more future proof your purchase.

It sounds like they are changing the broadcast spectrum for 4G and your MiFi is not capable of receiving that frequency. You might want to check on that. A new MiFi (maybe a trade-in?) would resolve that issue if that's the case.
The FMCA plan is not an unlimited plan like other unlimited plans. It should be considered a 25 GB plan as the MiFi is Hard Throttled at 25 GB to 2G speeds or less.

Bill.Satellite wrote:

The FMCA plan is not an unlimited plan like other unlimited plans. It should be considered a 25 GB plan as the MiFi is Hard Throttled at 25 GB to 2G speeds or less.

Absolutely correct!!! So many people get fooled by their marketing.

Talked to Verizon about this, and walked through installing an upgrade to my MIFI that is supposed to fix the problem. either contact verizon support, or take your device into a verizon office to get it upgraded. I did my upgrade successfully online. Hope this helps. Noel

Now we will just wait to see if it works like they said it would.

Johno02, What is the model name/number of your Mifi device?

Mifi4510L