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Bob_Vaughn
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Nov 30, 2013

Straight Talk WiFi Mobile HotSpot (3G)

Has anyone used this for doing e-mails? Is it worth the 80 bucks for the unit then 40 bucks every 2 months for the service. It is on the verizon network so there is a lot of coverage.
  • If you go to http://www.straighttalk.com and click on the Terms and Conditions that is at the bottom of the page, you'll find the below section. All bolding and emphasis is mine. Straight Talk is TracFone Wireless and comes with a lot of caveats. I'm not a fan - like the below...Unlimited = unlimited, until they say it doesn't = unlimited.

    My interpretation of it is that streaming anything - voice, audio, video - is not allowed. Example: not being allowed to watch the real time video from the security cameras at your S&B home. And what is the definition of "ordinary content Downloads"?
    Even the last sentence is interesting. If they take action against you, they may give you prior notice of it...or maybe not.
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    6. STRAIGHT TALK UNLIMITED TALK, TEXT AND DATA PLAN INTENDED USE: Straight Talk Unlimited Talk, Text and Data Plans may ONLY be used with a Straight Talk handset or SIM Card for the following purposes: (i) Person to Person Voice Calls (ii) Text and Picture Messaging, and (iii) Internet browsing and ordinary content Downloads. The Straight Talk Unlimited Plan MAY NOT be used for unauthorized uses that adversely impact our service. Examples of unauthorized uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous uninterrupted mobile to mobile or mobile to landline voice calls; (ii) automated text or picture messaging to another mobile device or e-mail address; (iii) uploading, downloading or streaming of uninterrupted continuous video; (iv) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections or peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing; or (v) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. A person engaged in unauthorized uses may have his/her service throttled and/or terminated. In some circumstances, Customers may be provided notice and an opportunity to take corrective action with respect to unauthorized uses before their service is terminated.
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  • gotsmart wrote:
    If you go to http://www.straighttalk.com and click on the Terms and Conditions that is at the bottom of the page, you'll find the below section. All bolding and emphasis is mine. Straight Talk is TracFone Wireless and comes with a lot of caveats. I'm not a fan - like the below...Unlimited = unlimited, until they say it doesn't = unlimited.

    My interpretation of it is that streaming anything - voice, audio, video - is not allowed. Example: not being allowed to watch the real time video from the security cameras at your S&B home. And what is the definition of "ordinary content Downloads"?
    Even the last sentence is interesting. If they take action against you, they may give you prior notice of it...or maybe not.
    ...
    6. STRAIGHT TALK UNLIMITED TALK, TEXT AND DATA PLAN INTENDED USE: Straight Talk Unlimited Talk, Text and Data Plans may ONLY be used with a Straight Talk handset or SIM Card for the following purposes: (i) Person to Person Voice Calls (ii) Text and Picture Messaging, and (iii) Internet browsing and ordinary content Downloads. The Straight Talk Unlimited Plan MAY NOT be used for unauthorized uses that adversely impact our service. Examples of unauthorized uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) continuous uninterrupted mobile to mobile or mobile to landline voice calls; (ii) automated text or picture messaging to another mobile device or e-mail address; (iii) uploading, downloading or streaming of uninterrupted continuous video; (iv) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections or peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing; or (v) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. A person engaged in unauthorized uses may have his/her service throttled and/or terminated. In some circumstances, Customers may be provided notice and an opportunity to take corrective action with respect to unauthorized uses before their service is terminated.
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    I read it as 'CONTINOUS" streaming of video or data as in a commercial type video viewing is not allowed.Not the viewing of a movie or downloads as you would do normally in a day to day household.
  • I've found that the terms/conditions can vary. A friend of mine has one of these with "unlimited" 3G, but if he upgrades to 4G, it is $70 for 4 gigs a month.
  • I bought One & hooked it up to my Good Sam GPS System For Traffic & Weather as I am Driving. It's also handy when parked Over night in a Walmart lot. Works Well & have no complaints. Internet access without 'breaking the bank'.

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