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Unlimited Data Plan on USB Modem

Hello, I'm new to forum and I apologize if this has already been discussed but I haven't seen my particular situation anywhere;

I have a 3G USB modem on the much talked about unlimited data plan. What I have is a month-by-month unlimited plan which is a completely separate entity from my cellphone contracts. I've had this unlimited plan since 2005. (Interestingly, it doesn't seem to me that my usage is being throttled at all, even with heavy usage.) Has anyone heard any news in particular regardingun those of us who still have an unlimited data USB modem plan? Thank you!

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Ann154

You can't upgrade to a 4G LTE mobile broadband device. If you do, you will be forced to change a tiered data plan.

If you ever need to replace your device, you will have to look for a 3G only USB modem or mobile broadband device.

JavisGirl

I'm definitely aware of this. The beauty is, my 3G modem is quite fast; I can stream Netflix, Hulu and Amazon with almost no hits or interruption of playback. Plus, I had the foresight (I hope!) to buy a backup 3G modem of the same model in case mine gives out or breaks. I'm just hoping that in my case, the grandfathering stays in effect; everything I've seen regarding the elimination of the unlimited data option refers to the phone version of the unlimited data plan, but nothing regarding the USB modem version. Thank you, Ann!

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