Dear Buyers, I Will Travel to USA This MIFI Comes With Prepaid Service??? or What Would You Recommend Me To Buy In Order to Have It Ready to Use ??
1986192
I bought the product and had to have it hooked up thru my cell phone carrier. It was an easy process. I'm not sure if you can get it with a prepaid service or not.
1986193
The device does NOT come with pre-paid service. You'll still need to arrange for that. I know it will run on the Verizon system. Don't know about any others. I use a $50/month plan that provides enough for general work. Something like 5 Gbytes. I rarely go over 1 Gbyte or 2. But, I save watching videos and listening to streaming radio until I'm on unlimited internet access at home.
1986194
I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the... » Read More I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! « Show Less
1986195
I have this device no matter where you are or traveling you can use this service, even if you beed to pay or upgrade the data plan!
641401
Sorry it's not going to work. Check out Verizon prepay MIFI and Table Plans.
1863146
I used AT&T.; The Internet connection from my prepaid plan didn´t work, I don´t know why. Besides that it´s a really good phone, wifi worked great. It´s up to you to take the risk.
1917038
Well, if you already checked out that you are aimed at the best and closest cell tower, then I would check the devices. I think I'd check the MiFi first. The other day I was in the Verizon store and some people complained about their unit not working when they started their road trip. The clerk looked at it and said you need updating. She pushed a few buttons on the MiFi and then they were good to go. I always thought they updated automatically.
1625109
I send it out of country to be used so I don't know. Call at&t; and ask before you buy it.
1897712
You need an aircard that you get through a wireless provider. I suggest any of the MiFi cards that Verizon or AT&T carry.
2053030
The device connects via a WPS button, so your MiFi would need to have one. Never tried it, but assume that would work. A more basic question for you though is why you would need an extender, since the MiFi itself is so portable. Unless you're needing to extend signal into an area that gets no AT&T; reception, might not find buying this very useful. All the best
1278256
I would suggest not to waste your money on this. Get the MIFI from Carrier you will probably spend less. Use this slot for MSATA drive is much pratical. I end up return the unit and order the MIFI from AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. 4 LTE run a lot faster than the Globi Card. The T530 should already have WIFI using your 802.11 A/B/G/N to connect to MIFI small little unit to carry in your backpack while you travel and can be share with your phone, computer and other device that run 802.11
1245257
I already brought one 4 months ago from (E-MAX ) from Amazon.com the price was $1,406.48 and it was unlocked, and working fine also with LTE here in arabic gulf (Qatar) , also you need to check the frequency for your country LTE
1094113
Use att&t.; Only thing is though, you will be locked to their network. Maybe you should think about getting an unlocked phone, so if in the event you have to travel, you can just use a chip from whatever country you visit. Just a suggestion.
1278255
I would suggest not to waste your money on this. Get the MIFI from Carrier you will probably spend less. Use this slot for MSATA drive is much pratical. I end up return the unit and order the MIFI from AT&T;, Verizon, or Sprint. 4 LTE run a lot faster than the Globi Card. The T530 should already have WIFI using your 802.11 A/B/G/N to connect to MIFI small little unit to carry in your backpack while you travel and can be share with your phone, computer and other device that run 802.11
867414
L. Stanley,Can you help me out? I know nothing about all of this cell phone technology - I just need to buy my boyfriend a present and think this is a great gift. He's on T-mobile, so which version of the phone should I get him that will work here in the US? I don't know if it makes a difference but he's from Australia so the phone also needs to work there when he goes back.Thanks alot!
759753
It was on the Verizon network and it did not work properly for me. You can get a prepaid plan just make sure you are on the right network. I returned it.
668559
I bought mine in Puno, Per and activated it with my brother's Movistar (postpay) account. On returning stateside, I bought a SIM and service from Lycamobile (which partners with AT&T). So far the only thing that has not worked is the barcode reader, because the camera is not auto-focus. But it is slow, especially when wifi is not available; and the number of apps that can be installed is very limited if the SD memory is not upgraded (maximum is 32 gigabytes). I also bought one used (from Amazon) to send to Argentina to an in-law. That one was apparently locked for use in Australia (I did not try to use it in the USA) but I think it has been successfully unlocked. They sell for about $78 from Amazon.
1250321
Just came back from Italy with this phone. Any prepaid SIM card from TIM, Vodafone, Wind will do, but I read that TIM has good coverage, so I went with them. Basically you buy a prepaid SIM card which will give you a phone # in Italy for around 25 euros I think, but it gives you 15 euro of usage time. Incoming calls, even from US, are free. Talk is like 10-20 cents per min even overseas. Was told that texting to US is not worth it. As for texting, I received the text msgs from Trenitalia and TIM without any problems. Coverage from TIM and the phone's reception was great, no issues at all in Venice, Florence, and Rome. Battery life is good like the others have said. Just came back from Italy with this phone. Any prepaid SIM card from TIM, Vodafone, Wind will do, but I read that TIM has good coverage, so I went with them. Basically you buy a prepaid SIM card which will give you a phone # in Italy for around 25 euros I think, but it gives you 15 euro of usage time. Incoming calls, even from US, are free. Talk is like 10-20 cents per min even overseas. Was told that texting to US is not worth it. As for texting, I received the text msgs from Trenitalia and TIM without any problems. Coverage from TIM and the phone's reception was great, no issues at all in... » Read More Just came back from Italy with this phone. Any prepaid SIM card from TIM, Vodafone, Wind will do, but I read that TIM has good coverage, so I went with them. Basically you buy a prepaid SIM card which will give you a phone # in Italy for around 25 euros I think, but it gives you 15 euro of usage time. Incoming calls, even from US, are free. Talk is like 10-20 cents per min even overseas. Was told that texting to US is not worth it. As for texting, I received the text msgs from Trenitalia and TIM without any problems. Coverage from TIM and the phone's reception was great, no issues at all in Venice, Florence, and Rome. Battery life is good like the others have said. « Show Less
1837018
I purshace this phone awhile ago for my brother he loves it. But we are out side the usa. He used a prepaid provider and have no issues what so ever
649925
That should not be a problem. This one is unlocked, so you will own it outright and can either add it to your account (to replace an existing hotspot for instance) or do a pay as you go plan. That said, expect to have to take it to your local Verizon corporate store for assistance moving everything. I tried to activate mine online (pay as you go for travel), but had some issues and ended up taking it into the store and they took care of it no problem.