Do I have to buy minutes in order to activate this unit or will it pick up nearby wifi signals without it?
613167
This unit is meant to be used when you can't get a wi-fi signal. It operates in places where AT&T; phones work, though you don't have to have an AT&T; phone. (I don't.) You pay $50 a month for data that is devoted specifically to your unit. Minutes aren't involved at all.If your device (computer, etc.) can pick up a wi-fi signal without it, then you don't need to use this mobile hotspot, though you might want to anyway if you want a better signal than those available in most public places.
613168
You would need to purchase a SIM card with a data package from AT&T.; This unit does not pick up any wifi signals it works on the cellphone networks
613169
This unit runs off of a data plan. Think of it as a GSM-radio based router.
613170
you can get the pre-paid data plan from att for this hot-spot, I used a SIM from the GoPhone section from wal-mart, activated online and works great(had straight talk hot spot-pretty crappy), if you don't used a lot of data then 1.5Gb for $25 a month you should get, or if a lot there is the 5Gb for $50, monthly left over data DOES NOT carry over, get expensive trying to buy blocks of DATA at 500Mb for $10 if you used up all your DATA for the allotted monthly package
613171
I had to add a dataplan for it to my account (cost about $50). I paid month-by-month so I was able to cancel it as soon as I was done, but can add it back if I ever need to.
1161215
It isn't using Wi-Fi when you are connecting it to a transmitter. That's why there's no delay.
1301799
My guess is probably not. You have to be in an area where you can at least pull in some signal strength without it. If you can pull in one bar signal strength without it, the extender could boost it up to five bars. If you have zero bars, you're S.O.L.
1812788
Probably, if you have wifi it will pick it up. Mine wouldn't pick up anything past my neighbors house. I was testing it for free wifi from a down the road but it didn't work so I returned it.
209528
You must buy a separate attachment and download their app to do it. It does not come with the required wifi add on. I was disappointed by that as well but for the price it has worked really well for me.
758048
Just to add, you still do need to call them to activate. You do save installation fee because they charge that if you don't purchase the unit from them and you request for installation.
2131305
Thank you for the response! Absolutely correct, feed it a wireless signal and you are good to go!
110197
The one you linked has a signal booster. The one I have does not (and it works fine without it).
290267
I did that today. My phone is active right now WiFi only. I received two free texts from Verizon, so I know the phone is working. I also bought a 15 minute card, but didn't activate it. I set up an account at MyVerizon. They didn't ask for any money.
1872682
No activation required. Dose not cost anything to be used. But you do need a modem and internet service connection for router to be used. Your internet provider should supply the modem. Hope that helps.
992121
hmmm.... I am not too sure what you mean by an app, but the wifi is built in, and all that is needed is to enter a password for a router for it to work. Of course, if the signal is unlocked then you won't need a password.
1972463
No it does not...not sure why you would need that feature...the unit is very reliable finds a signal very quickly every time
304645
If you had no signal present before you added it , it probably won't help you. But if you have a week signal it may as it did for me. Sorry it didn't help the others.
149688
It has to be done using your phone, but your phone doesn't have to be on the same network while doing it. You first connect the unit using your phone and during the configuration, which is pretty easy but takes a couple of minutes for everything to connect to each other, but after that you should be good to go. I have used it over the data connection on my phone and not connected to wi-fi and had it work just fine. Plus, setting up the automatic on/off makes it even more convenient.
1525221
Yes, you can. I purchased this item and I can access my wi-fi signal in the parking lot... (I live on a second floor.) Customer Service helped me with the set-up. They were great.
1820294
No. This is very simple set up. If you leave it on for too long, the app wifi direct wil disconnect itself. Thanks Heide
1872681
no need to activate, just follow step by step of the instruction until finished and then it should be work as is stated.