[glwcww]

Anyone using the Verizon 4G Mobile Hot Spot for internet access in TV? Still trying to decide about Comcast vs Verizon vs ???? I realize I'm probably making this more complicated than I need to...it's just that there are so many options to consider. We head to our new home in a couple of weeks in TV and want to be able to access the "outside world"!

[TomH]

In the past, when renting, we have utilzed the 3G version of the Verizon hot spot with great success. So, I am sure the 4G version follows the same path.

Not sure the hot spot will work for you as a full time access point connecting wirelessly, since the range is limited to 20-30 feet.

[TednRobin]

Glad you asked this question. We have yet to decide on our internet source as 6 month snowbirds. Anybody have the best solution? We planned to bring down our Dish Network receiver and have them install the satellite dish when we arrive, use our Verizon cell phone for the phone service, but still undecided on the internet service.

[TomW]

I'm using the 4G hot spot. Basically it is $10 per GB of data per month after you buy the device. If you download a lot of data or use an iPad to download videos or movies, then it becomes an expensive option. If you need mobility and speed, it is a good option. If you want basic service and can stand a slightly slower throughput, there are better options.

Direct Tv...cell phones...century link for internet...all work great for us!!

[kittylecroix]

Can you please tell me what Century Link charges just for internet?

[haldittmar]

The 4G hotspot woks fine if you have cellular access to Verizon's 4G Network.

[Jim007]

We've been using Verizon's Mobile Hot Spot with our smart phone acting as the router/modem. We terminated our Comcast Internet account, and we haven't changed the way we use the internet at all. We are a pretty heavy user and all we subscribed to was their 4gb data plan, and that seems to be just enough for our use. Now we have the mobility that we need as we travel a lot and prefer to take our computers with us. Mobil Hot Spot was a good choice for us also because we've had to maintain two cable internet accounts, one for up north and one for here in TV. With Verizon's Hot Spot we not only cancelled Comcast here, but we also were able to cancel our internet provider up north as well. We are very happy with with Verizon's hot spot. To date we have two pc's, a wireless printer, and a Kindle Fire networked through the Mobile Hot Spot.

[gomoho]

I said it before and I'll say it again Verizon 4G does not work well in Hadley.

[happy employee]

I use a Verizon mobile 4g hotspot with my laptop in the car as i travel throughout the villages. I have found very few areas in The Villages that don't have 4g coverage. One dead area is around Lake Sumter landing. That being said, if you are used to cable internet speeds and stream a lot of video, you will be disappointed with 4g speeds. Verizon also charges per GB used where as cable is one flat fee per month. A lot depends on how you use your internet service.

[dmorhome]

Originally Posted by glwcww

Anyone using the Verizon 4G Mobile Hot Spot for internet access in TV? Still trying to decide about Comcast vs Verizon vs ???? I realize I'm probably making this more complicated than I need to...it's just that there are so many options to consider. We head to our new home in a couple of weeks in TV and want to be able to access the "outside world"!

used it when first here 4 g didn't last 10 days on internet use.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by haldittmar

The 4G hotspot woks fine if you have cellular access to Verizon's 4G Network.

ditto

[samhass]

I haver had the Verizon Wifi 4GLTE for about a year. I consistently run over the 5G limit and I try not to download videos. I like it for travel, though. If you want to stream videos or download a lot of books, go with Comcast or Century Link.

[wine5465]

I have Verizon and a smart phone with 4G and am aware it is only 4G fast in areas with 4G available. Did I understand that Verizon hotspot costs $10 per Gig/month per smartphone? There are a total of five on my plan.

Man, my "add dictionary" is getting a workout.

[ducati1974]

We had a Verizon Hotspot and it would have cost us a fortune to keep it as we kept running over on our GB usage. We're back on Comcast and loving the unlimited internet, reliability, and speed. We were so unhappy with the Hotspot that we gladly paid the $125. penalty to terminate before the contract ends.