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Verizon Jetpack is announced – 4G LTE mobile hotspot for just $20

Verizon Jetpack is announced – 4G LTE mobile hotspot for just $20

Posted: 29 Jan 2013, 07:47, by Nick T.

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Verizon Jetpack is announced – 4G LTE mobile hotspot for just $20

Here's one more way of staying connected to the web no matter where you are – with the use if a Verizon Jetpack! This pocket-friendly gizmo is a newly-announced mobile Wi-Fi hotspot that runs on the carrier's speedy 4G LTE network. It can be yours for only $19.99, as long as you don't mind waiting for a $50 mail-in rebate and signing a new two-year contract with Verizon.

Developed by Novatel Wireless, the Verizon Jetpack can provide Wi-Fi internet access to as many as 10 devices, all the while ensuring that the connection is secure through the use of WPA2/WEP encryption and VPN support. It is equipped with a screen, on which the user can monitor their data usage in real time, if needed. That's pretty neat for something that costs less than 20 bucks. Verizon will be offering the Jetpack mobile hotspot online starting January 31, and then have it in stock at stores as well in the coming weeks. Is anyone interested in getting one?

source: Verizon

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1. kshell1 posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:00 0

Dude, i was on this page and an old add for the Samsung Fascinate popped up from where it used to be $200, but yes i would not mind having one of these

2. D_Tech-tive posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:04 0

Too bad can't get it for that price with out new contract. Would go great with my unlimited data plan!

3. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:15 2

Jetpacks can't be on an unlimited data plan regardless.

7. kellkeezy posted on 29 Jan 2013, 10:05 0

actually if you move the sim card from an unlimited phone to a jetpack then yes

8. kaintae posted on 29 Jan 2013, 11:32 4

U sure about that?

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9. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 29 Jan 2013, 12:28 3

most jetpacks take a different sized SIM anyways but if you did have a model that took micro switching it automatically changes the device and priceplan in VZ's backend system.

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4. D_Tech-tive posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:22 0

I said too bad...don't hate that I have unlimited!

10. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 29 Jan 2013, 12:38 1

haha im not hatin, I still have my unlimited too!

5. DigitalMD posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:34 2

Hey why not give it away, since they are ripping you off for the tiered data plan. WHat's the use of a gee-whiz hotspot if it cost you a fortune to keep connected?

6. AtomicMe posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:45 4

Some Verizon stores will actually discount the device by $20. So the initial cost for the hardware is $50 before the $50 rebate, so it ends up being free. You might have to ask them nicely though :)

11. D_Tech-tive posted on 29 Jan 2013, 18:23 0

Well a thumbs down for no good reason is hating.

12. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 30 Jan 2013, 17:07 0

Wasn't me man.

13. sectime posted on 02 Feb 2013, 13:28 0

Listed as software upgradeable for LTE on AWS, where would that be an advantage over the 4260LE. You lose GSM world roaming.

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1. kshell1 posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:00 0

2. D_Tech-tive posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:04 0

3. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:15 2

7. kellkeezy posted on 29 Jan 2013, 10:05 0

8. kaintae posted on 29 Jan 2013, 11:32 4

9. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 29 Jan 2013, 12:28 3

4. D_Tech-tive posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:22 0

10. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 29 Jan 2013, 12:38 1

5. DigitalMD posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:34 2

6. AtomicMe posted on 29 Jan 2013, 09:45 4

11. D_Tech-tive posted on 29 Jan 2013, 18:23 0

12. COLAPSEDLUNGMAN posted on 30 Jan 2013, 17:07 0

13. sectime posted on 02 Feb 2013, 13:28 0

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