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Is 3g Mobile Hotspot free or not?

ecamposv
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‎09-02-2010 02:15 PM

I received the update to froyo 2.2 this morning and I saw the new funtionality Hotspot, someone knows if there is and extra charge to us this funtionality?

 

Regards 

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budone
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‎09-02-2010 02:16 PM

There is $20/month charge (Maybe not $20) but there IS a charge for this feature. It includes 2GB.

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ecamposv
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In response to budone
‎09-02-2010 02:28 PM

Hi budone,

 

Where did you see this, is it  in verizon website?

 

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AZSALUKI
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In response to ecamposv
‎09-02-2010 02:34 PM

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobilebroadband/?page=products_connect

 

$20/month for 2 gigs of use

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aibrean
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In response to AZSALUKI
‎09-02-2010 03:08 PM

Mobile Broadband connect is NOT the same thing as the 3G Mobile Hotspot. The Mobile Hotspot is a Google feature - not Verizon. I didn't have time to snoop on my husband's phone but when I glanced through it, it looked free to me.

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ecamposv
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In response to aibrean
‎09-02-2010 03:26 PM

Yes I also think is free, but I just want to confirm.

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AZSALUKI
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In response to ecamposv
‎09-02-2010 03:51 PM

just touch the icon. you will clearly see that you "need the 3g mobile hotspot feature from vzn wireless in order to use this feature."

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livefree75
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In response to AZSALUKI
‎08-30-2011 01:57 PM

I did click on it, and got the message you specify, but it let me do it anyway, even tho I don't have the mobile hotspot feature.  Would it have activated the feature in my account, without specifically telling me it would do so?

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budone
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In response to aibrean
‎09-02-2010 03:28 PM

You are correct, they are two different things. However, it  is a Verizon option. I believe once you atttempt to use it, you are taken to a screen to subscribe.

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y2julio
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In response to budone
‎09-02-2010 04:11 PM

Correct. Just checked it with my iPod touch and I got this log in screen.

Verizon 3G screen

Verizon 3G screen

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AZSALUKI
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In response to aibrean
‎09-02-2010 03:55 PM

"For Mobile Broadband Connect and 3G Mobile Hotspot-capable Smartphone Devices"

airbean....did you even look at the link?

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ecamposv
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In response to AZSALUKI
‎09-02-2010 04:04 PM

Yes I think you are right it is not free.

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popcycle4
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In response to ecamposv
‎09-07-2010 10:40 PM

i saw it when i was on a nyc bus and tried to use it!!!  

why ask the question if you don't believe the answer:  $20.00

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tmr
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‎09-02-2010 06:17 PM

If you already have a Mobile Broadband Connect subscription ($15 per month for this tethering feature), it is no additonal charge. I just tested the feature with my laptop and it worked.

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PeteMc
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In response to tmr
‎09-03-2010 12:00 PM

I was under the impresson that it was free for the Droid and the Palm Pre.  So why isn't it free for the Incredible owners? 

 

(VZW care to comment?)

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MorganB
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In response to PeteMc
‎09-03-2010 12:44 PM

The new 3G Mobile Hotspot Pricing includes Mobile Broadband Connect. Verizon Wireless is offering new 3G Mobile Hotspot pricing for 3G Smartphone capable devices. The new feature will include 2GB of data for 3G Mobile Hotspot and/or Mobile Broadband Connect. 

 

  • $20.00 monthly recurring charge.
  • 2GB monthly data allowance applies to all data transmitted (on handset and shared devices) while the mobile hotspot application is active.
  • $0.05/MB Overage Rate. 

 

Feature Eligibility:  

  • All 3G Smartphones that are capable of Mobile Broadband Connect, 3G Mobile Hotspot or both 
  • This add-on feature is eligible when activating a $29.99 Email & Web feature or $44.99 Unlimited Smartphone feature
  • The $20/2GB feature is not eligible for discounts. 
  • Any usage above the 2GB allowance will be billed at a per-MB (Megabyte) rate. 
3G Mobile Hotspot will  remain free on the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus as part of a promotion.
Hope this helps!

 

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Count400
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In response to MorganB
‎09-03-2010 03:53 PM

Does this $20 2 gig feature cap your usage at 2gig? So you would go from unlimited to 2 gig?

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AZSALUKI
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In response to Count400
‎09-03-2010 03:59 PM

i would guess that it is unlimited while only using the phone....but when activating the hot spot feature...those periods of time would cap at 2 gig??? but the way she described it...it does seem like it could be construed as "if you add the $20 hot spot plan, then you're capped at 2 gigs." ?????

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AZSALUKI
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In response to AZSALUKI
‎09-03-2010 04:00 PM

2GB monthly data allowance applies to all data transmitted (on handset and shared devices) while the mobile hotspot application is active.

 

to me...it looks like it is only capped for the wifi use.

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jameyg
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In response to MorganB
‎09-03-2010 04:26 PM

My problem with this is that unlike the VZ Navigator application, there is nothing when you check that box to enable the 3g Mobile hotspot that definitely says, "by using this app, you will be charged $20 a month, please click accept or decline."    Sure I see the popup about needing the "3G mobile Hotspot feature from Verizon Wireless to use this service,"  but it still lets you start it fine so maybe people think it comes with the phone.   There really needs to be some kind of warning that by using this you will be charged $20 a month so people aren't surprised when they get their bill.   

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jameyg
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In response to jameyg
‎09-03-2010 04:34 PM

So i just checked "My Services" and i DO NOT have mobile hotspot checked (BTW I have HTC Droid Incredible upgraded to Android 2.2)  In 2.1 the feature was grayed out and I believe it told you that you would be charged.  In 2.2 that is no longer the case and you just get the popup that you need the feature enabled (which I don't so why does it work??)

 

So why does this app still work and not tell me anything about seeing a $20 charge on my bill.

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