Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE in place of satellite internet service ?

[melm99]

I recently went back to Verizon as my cellphone carrier, after many years away from them, due to reasons I am sure I don't have to explain. While at the store I bought the Jetpack 4G LTE because I am tired of my internet satellite provider. I still have time to return the Jetpack.

My internet provider is Wildblue, part of Excede, purchased by ViaSat in California. You pay for a specific amount of GB, but can only use 80% or they slow your speed. My speed, in the woods, is usually about 2mbps and when they slow it, I can't even load my email page in three minutes. When it rains I lose service. Their customer service is horrible, and I won't go into that nightmare with the dish not being aligned correctly, and the technical support visit where the guy tried to get $80 out of me before leaving, after being without service for 10 days. Sorry, I digress, but stay away from that company.

I found out I can't use my home security camera because the Jetpack doesn't have a static IP, and they want $500 for that...are there any other problems with this device ? Verizon has a history of overcharging. If they aren't accurately keeping track of data usage, or the machine eats up data, then I want to take it back.

Any input is very welcome.

Melissa

 

[jeff-j]

Here are some issues with using the jet pack. Yes the first is the static IP, the second is even if you get a static IP they could still be blocking ports. So say your home security camera using a port that Verizon blocks that could be an issue as well. With the jet packs all the connections will be wireless nothing wired, there are ways to get a wired connection but that is a complex workaround. If they have not changed it yet, I believe you can only have 5 devices connected to the jetpack at one time. This might of changed I am not to sure.

 

[melm99]

Here are some issues with using the jet pack. Yes the first is the static IP, the second is even if you get a static IP they could still be blocking ports. So say your home security camera using a port that Verizon blocks that could be an issue as well. With the jet packs all the connections will be wireless nothing wired, there are ways to get a wired connection but that is a complex workaround. If they have not changed it yet, I believe you can only have 5 devices connected to the jetpack at one time. This might of changed I am not to sure.

Thanks for the information. I appreciate your responding.

 

[littlecarol]

If they have not changed it yet, I believe you can only have 5 devices connected to the jetpack at one time. This might of changed I am not to sure.

As of Jan 1, 2019, as far as I know, the Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack still has a limit of 5 connected devices at any given time. You can set your Jetpack to accept "less" connections if you prefer to limit it, but I do not think you can set it to accept "more" connections. I am still using a Verizon Ellipsis Jetpack which I purchased in 2016.