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Verizon Mobile Broadband Access changes

 According the the Yahoo "internet by cellphone" newsgroup Verizon has apparently eliminated the 5G - $49.99 plan that allowed you to tether your data capable cellphone to your laptop / wireless router. I'm currently looking at alternate options as the new Verizon plan has a 2G limit without additional charges. Has anyone else found anything better with any of the newer smartphones ?
Jon Harris
1995 U300 Unihome
Cat 3176
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According the the Yahoo "internet by cellphone" newsgroup Verizon has apparently eliminated the 5G - $49.99 plan that allowed you to tether your data capable cellphone to your laptop / wireless router. I'm currently looking at alternate options as the new Verizon plan has a 2G limit without additional charges. Has anyone else found anything better with any of the newer smartphones ?

Jon,

We ran into the same thing. 

There is some discussion of these Fire Ring topics

Apple Ipad and the future of RVing and computers

Cellular Providers and your experience

The Escapees discussion board also has some useful info Escapees Discussion Forum -> Internet Access on the Road

Steve and I are planning to try PDAnet or Wireless Tether for Root with our Android phones.  If that isn't satisfactory we'll likely bite the bullet and sign up with Millenicom for their 20G plan (which uses the Verizon network).

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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I have the Droid x & use wireless tether for root works great.

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Steve and I are planning to try PDAnet or Wireless Tether for Root with our Android phones. If that isn't satisfactory we'll likely bite the bullet and sign up with Millenicom for their 20G plan (which uses the Verizon network).
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Bobby & Norma
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PDAnet works like a charm here. Often better than my Verizon modem plan.


best, paul


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> Steve and I are planning to try PDAnet or Wireless Tether for Root with our Android phones. If that isn't satisfactory we'll likely bite the bullet and sign up with Millenicom for their 20G plan (which uses the Verizon network).
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