Verizon’s unlimited data Hotspot plans seem too good to be true. You’d have no worry about running out of data on the selected device you work on, wherever you are (as long as there is a service from Verizon, of course). Read on if you want to know how much is a Verizon Hotspot.
Here are the choices of Mobile Hotspot plans for all road warriors out there!
| PLAN | COST/MONTH | MAIN USES/FEATURES |
| Essential | $20 | Ready to provide Wi-Fi hotspot to other devices, less data cap worry 15 GB premium data, then lower-speed unlimited data 720p HD streaming quality Available with existing smartphone unlimited plan |
| Plus | $40 | Turn your device into a connection hub 5G Ultra Wideband access 50 GB premium data, then lower-speed unlimited data 4K UHD streaming quality Available with existing smartphone unlimited plan |
| Pro | $60 | Turn your device into a connection hub. Suitable for games and TV 5G Ultra Wideband access 100 GB premium data, then lower-speed unlimited data 4K UHD streaming quality Available with an existing smartphone unlimited plan. Mobile Hotspot’s first line is $90, all subsequent lines $60 |
| Premium | $80 | Turn your device into a Wi-Fi powerhouse. Suitable for those who need the most data 5G Ultra Wideband access 150 GB premium data, then lower-speed unlimited data 4K UHD streaming quality Available with an existing smartphone unlimited plan. Mobile Hotspot’s first line is $110, all subsequent lines $80 |
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Mobile Hotspot Device
You can select one of the three devices available:
- Verizon’s Orbic Speed Mobile Hotspot
- Inseego’s MiFi M2100 5G UW
- Verizon’s Jetpack MiFi 88OOL
Connected Device Plan
Connected Device Plans are plans for your devices other than phones, such as mobile hotspot devices, tablets, laptops, USB modems, security cameras, and many more. You are eligible to buy one of these plans if you meet the following criteria:
- A standalone plan price applies if you have no phone plans yet. However, there is an exception – you need to have one Phone plan with unlimited data in order to get Mobile Hotspot Essential Plan or Plus plan for mobile hotspot devices and USB Modems.
- No less than one Phone plan with unlimited data that’s eligible for mixed and matched.
If you already have a shared data plan, it’s not necessary to buy a separate plan for your non-phone-connected devices because you can share the monthly data allocation. However, it costs you an additional fee of $10 per month for each non-phone-connected device to share your monthly data.
How to Get Extra Mobile Hotspot Data for Connected Devices
You can boost up mobile hotspot data if it runs out.
- Connected devices Unlimited and Unlimited Plus plans: extra 5 GB for each Data Boost for use with Mobile Hotspot.
- Mobile hotspot devices Essential, Plus, Pro and Premium plans: extra 5 GB for each Data Boost for use with Mobile Hotspot.
Each Data Boost costs $35, and you can add up to 5 Data Boosts for each line for every billing cycle.
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Now, too many of these ‘mobile’ and ‘hotspot‘ things may get your head spinning. So we’ve made a list of frequently asked questions that you can easily refer to.
FAQ
Q: Are there any differences between a Mobile Hotspot feature and a Mobile Hotspot app?
A: Modern smartphones, tablets, laptops, or even PCs have a built-in feature to set up a mobile hotspot. They can have different names, such as Personal Hotspot, Mobile Hotspot, or Personal Wi-Fi Hotspot. Still, they all perform the same thing – sharing internet connection with other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
On the other hand, Verizon’s dedicated Mobile Hotspot Plans provide a separate mobile hotspot facility or app via a selected mobile hotspot device.
Q: How much does Verizon charge for its mobile hotspot feature and app?
A: The mobile hotspot comes as a standard feature in modern devices. Verizon does not charge anything, but the feature still uses Verizon’s internet data. On the other hand, Verizon’s Mobile Hotspot plans have unlimited data, but premium data is capped, and beyond that limit, you can still use unlimited data, albeit at slower speeds.
Q: Is the Mobile Hotspot feature or app compatible with Verizon mobile devices?
A: Yes, they are compatible with all Verizon phones and other mobile devices.
Q: How to get a 5G Ultra Wideband Mobile Hotspot?
A: If you want to get access to Verizon’s Mobile Hotspot 5G Ultra Wideband network, you need the following:
- A smartphone with a 5G Ultra Wideband capabilities
- Must be within the 5G Ultra Wideband coverage area.
- Subscription to one of 5G Ultra Wideband plans
Q: How to download Mobile Hotspot to my phone?
A: No, you don’t need to download or install a mobile hotspot on your phone or other devices. It already comes as a standard feature in modern devices. Go to the app menu or settings on your device to activate the mobile hotspot.
Q: How many devices can I connect to the mobile hotspot simultaneously?
A: It depends on what device you’re using – some may allow only three to five devices, but some devices can connect up to 10 devices at the same time.
Q: How to connect my device to a mobile hotspot?
A: It’s the same way you connect to any Wi-Fi network:
- On your device, open Wi-Fi Settings, and it automatically scans for available networks in the vicinity.
- Select your Mobile Hotspot SSID appearing in the list.
- Enter the password upon request.
- Press OK to connect to the Mobile Hotspot.
Conclusion
It’s great to have a kind of full-fledged personal mobile hotspot from Verizon Fios. A dedicated mobile hotspot is always handy, considering most people tend to move a lot more these days. However, Verizon plans might only be good for Verizon’s existing subscribers since the bundle plans are heavily discounted.
That said, if you already have Verizon’s unlimited data plan, you cannot simply utilize it via the Mobile Hotspot. You still need to have an additional subscription to one of the Mobile Hotspot plans to use it. Anyways, it’s still worth it, especially if you cannot find many dedicated mobile hotspots offered by other Internet Service Providers.
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