I read that it works as its own hot spot. is it true you don't need a wifi connection? If so, there must be some kind of monthly charge.
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That's a good question Matt.I cant say for sure.I think if you contacted the manufacturer they could tell you.I don't think it can be used as a hotspot.The camera is accessible through the internet via your wireless router.I believe the home router does all the transfer of video and audio.
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You have to buy a plan. I've never been able to get this product to work. Even after paying. Don't buy it! My friend has a Verizon brand hotspot that actually works...perhaps look into those...
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It doesn't provide wifi *at all*. This is a DSL modem for hooking other stuff up to the Internet. What you're looking for is a wireless access point (WAP). These days they usually come integrated with a switch (4+ Ethernet jacks for connecting things without wifi or that run better over wires - you may want this), and a router (key feature is DHCP, which hands out addresses to devices - you probably need this).If you don't have an Internet connection, or you do but you already have something to hand it off to other devices, you don't want this modem/router.
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Idk for sure. I would think so though. If you don't want to buy a SIM card and pay monthly for it you could just use wifi. That's what I did and it worked fine.
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You don't have to pay for it...but the 4G won't work without an ISP. It would be like buying an air-conditioner for your car and then not using it. I didn't buy a 4G. I hate the thought of another monthly bill.
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Its never paid upfront :( the only option is to find one that is both wifi+at&t; (Or another carrier) and then pay the monthly fee.
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It does. If you have access to wifi it's perfect! I use my hot spot off my phone and surf the web and that works too. Or you can do a paid provider to set up the hot spot on the tablet. I hope that helps! :-)
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No, you have to have an internet plugin for this item. It doesn't function like a wifi hotspot.
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You can only use this as a hotspot with the $70/mo plan *and* purchase the additional $15/mo plan to enable this functionality. It will not work as a hotspot with the $30/mo plan.
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I'm curious how you thought it would have anything to do with wifi? I am confused.
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This will not work as WIFI. It is like extending your hard wired cable without wires through your home wiring. It does however work amazingly well just like being connected at the source.
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Yes Victor, it works but that's not the point. The touch would suggest by it's features that it could be used without a computer, but it does not seem to live up to that.Say you live in an area with limited broadband, or it's just too expensive to have at home. I would like my mom to be able to go into town, and download my videos of my baby boy, over the WiFi. That is in fact exactly what I need to figure out how to make happen.And I hate to be so persnickety but the idea that a consumer device would purposefully limit it's features because it's just too good, it just preposterous. Does apple pay you well? Yes Victor, it works but that's not the point. The touch would suggest by it's features that it could be used without a computer, but it does not seem to live up to that.Say you live in an area with limited broadband, or it's just too expensive to have at home. I would like my mom to be able to go into town, and download my videos of my baby boy, over the WiFi. That is in fact exactly what I need to figure out how to make happen.And I hate to be so persnickety but the idea that a consumer device would purposefully limit it's features because it's just too good, it... » Read More Yes Victor, it works but that's not the point. The touch would suggest by it's features that it could be used without a computer, but it does not seem to live up to that.Say you live in an area with limited broadband, or it's just too expensive to have at home. I would like my mom to be able to go into town, and download my videos of my baby boy, over the WiFi. That is in fact exactly what I need to figure out how to make happen.And I hate to be so persnickety but the idea that a consumer device would purposefully limit it's features because it's just too good, it just preposterous. Does apple pay you well? « Show Less
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The cost is $55. The speed is MUCH faster than normal wifi or cell phone data. The last time I checked they said they would support existing customers but you could NOT become a member. One of the commenters disagrees with me so maybe that has changed.
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It works but only off an I.p. Address it gives to you when hooked up on the network. I'll sell you mine for 50.00 because I never use it. I like good video and AirPlay or wifi that is consistent and easy, bought a Apple TV for less $ and use it to do far more than this dongle. We are all Apple in my business and home so even easier. But this will do what it says but painful at times. Good luck and buy mine if you need one lol
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its based off your connection... connect it to your phone to share wifi and your phones data charges apply
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This is like your phone. You have to get the WiFi from a company before use it. Yes, you have to pay monthly fee for the company when using the WiFi ,just like pay the WiFi for the phone.
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I don't know what you are looking for it to do. For me I have no Wi-Fi. But I now pick up several Wi-Fi sources around me and I get Wi-Fi for free. It may not work everywhere for everyone. It definitely works for me. Just plug it in the USB and pick up free Wi-Fi near you. It says yup to 5 miles.