3g Tethering plans

[jimmydfi]

I am looking for something that will give me at least 3g speed for tethering at home. Maybe something that has a 4g with data cap that takes me to 3g when over limit, or 3g unlimited no data cap. All I have here is satellite and the data cap and latency are horrible. I have tried to research myself, but got fed up with waiting for pages to load. Thanks in advance. Tuscumbia, Mo 65082

 

[Wolfshadw]

That's really up to your cell phone provider. I can't speak to what's available in your area, but for me and my Sprint account, tethering/hot spot service is an added cost to my typical unlimited data service. I think the last time I checked, it was an extra $29.95/month.

-Wolf sends

 

[ravensj15]

i looked at the sprint coverage where you are and its spotty with 4G LTE and 3G

i checked t-mobiles coverage for you, its very spotty like sprint. i would get a Wilson signal booster, now i don't know the size of your house but if its 900 sq ft - 2,500 sq ft get the weboost connect 4g. if your house is 2,500 sq ft - 5,000 sq ft get the weboost connect 4g-x.[url=http://www.wilsonsignalbooster.com/weboost-471104-connect-4g-x-extreme-signal-booster-kit.html] and a sim kit from t mobile. get a gsm hotspot (not from t mobile) on the sim plan get the unlimited plan (they have a 233 GB cap. i use about 250 GB on my 150 Mbps Comcast plan) $95 a month, put the sim in the gsm hotspot. the hotspot will get the signal from the signal booster and should be ok. if you don't want to spend about $800 for this id just get the signal booster and try t mobile with t mobile test drive (IF they still have the test drive) t mobile gives you an iPhone 5s to test for a week with unlimited everything... sadly i just looked and they dont have the test drive anymore.. if i were you id ask a friend or family member to add you to their account for awhile to test out the coverage and speed.

 

[jimmydfi]

Thank you so much for all that info. I cannot find the unlimited plan you are talking about. I am chatting with a T-Mobile rep and she says they only have a 18gb data plan at $80/month

 

[ravensj15]

Thank you so much for all that info. I cannot find the unlimited plan you are talking about. I am chatting with a T-Mobile rep and she says they only have a 18gb data plan at $80/month

its under the cell phone plans once you get the sim activate it in a gsm phone (AT&T or T=Mobile Phone) you will get a phone number for it because its a phone line, but since your putting it in the hotspot you cannot use the phone line. And your Welcome! hope this works out well for you!!

 

[hang-the-9]

I don't think unlimited data applies to tethering, read the service agreement. People with data plans would connect their computers and run torrents non-stop using up a ton of bandwidth, so carriers started to modify their plans.

 

[ravensj15]

I don't think unlimited data applies to tethering, read the service agreement. People with data plans would connect their computers and run torrents non-stop using up a ton of bandwidth, so carriers started to modify their plans.

its not the same as tethering, you put a cell phone sim card in a hotspot with unlimited data

 

[ravensj15]

i found another option, this one might be better considering sprint coverage is a little better than t mobile in your area. id still buy the signal booster to have a better signal. also its unlimited data for $50 a month

Neverstop plan

Get worry-free internet access for $50 a month, wherever you go.

No data caps
Cancel anytime
4G LTE (2-3Mbps)
Get 3 personal devices online at a time

Perfect For…
Daily usage, worry-free browsing, on-the-go work, travel, occasional streaming, and more.
https://yourkarma.com/how-it-works

 

[jimmydfi]

Thanks ravens!! I found that as well and ordered it to try. I do have a question about it that I posted under another forum, but will quote it here as well.

"Alright, speak to me as a dummy (which I am). I have two desktops (Windows 7) with only Ethernet modems. I am currently using satellite internet with a EA 3500 router for LAN and internet for the two comps. I have ordered Karma. What will I need to connect both computers to Karma and still have my LAN? Thanks so much for your patience with dummies like me."

 

[ravensj15]

Your welcome!!
If your computer has a USB port plug a usb wifi adapter into it. I put a link with the amazon search (the first link). The second one is a good wifi adapter for the price


http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_keywords_3?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A490499011%2Ck%3Ausb+wifi+n+adapter%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A7899510011&keywords=usb+wifi+n+adapter&ie=UTF8&qid=1452922235&rnid=7899506011

http://www.amazon.com/Winkeyes®-300Mbps-Wireless-Adapter-Network/dp/B017IOECRC/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1452922269&sr=1-5&keywords=usb+wifi+n+adapter&refinements=p_n_feature_keywords_four_browse-bin%3A7899510011

 

[jimmydfi]

Ravens, you have been a lot of help thanks!! Now, with the signal booster. Will it work when the coverage is LTE roaming? Do I have to contact Sprint in order to use it? From what I have been reading about signal boosting, you have to contact the company that owns the signal for permission and roaming is not boostable because it is not "Sprints" signal. Help me understand this. Thanks again.

 

[ravensj15]

Sorry for the late reply, when roaming LTE it usually means using another carriers signal. I'm pretty sure sprint roams on verizon. Also, I'm pretty sure you can boost a roaming signal because its a cell signal just like any other cell signal. Yes I would contact sprint just to be safe and also Verizon

 

[hang-the-9]

If you are on roaming data you better read over your service agreement, because roaming data is very expensive. I've seen bills for thousands of dollars because someone was using data outside their service area and did not realize what they were doing.

 

[ravensj15]

There is no "roaming charges" because your still in the us. Now if you went to Europe or Asia then you would be charged. Hopefully the hotspot is smart enough to connect to the non roaming LTE