Skyroam's New Never Expiring Pay by the GB Data Plans - Domestic & Global Use
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- Skyroam, a virtual SIM data provider that offers mobile hotspots and data plans originally geared towards international travel, has added a new global and domestic USA based data option.
Skyroam's new never-expiring data option is $5-8/GB for domestic or $9-11/GB for Global - with some discounting for set data buckets of 5GB and more.
Skyroam data plans are tied to a proprietary hotspot device and cannot be used with other devices. Skyroam has never been forthcoming about the carriers they utilize in the U.S.
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Thanks for this video. I checked Skyroam out this morning before seeing your video. Might be ok for some situations but in general not for me. Thanks again for your informative videos. Very much appreciated.
Very informative. Thank you for such a detailed explanation ❤
Thanks for this overview, very helpful. Sure seems like a lot of hassle to call them every time I'm in a different area to get assigned a carrier. Even at $5/GB that's not much of a deal. It's clearly not competitive when I can get 30GB for $30 from Verizon without throttling. I guess this would work as a backup if Verizon didn't have coverage (that's rare) and T Mobile or ATT did, providing me with more flexibility to bounce between carriers when I need to. However, with their lack of transparency about carriers I don't trust them. I'd never consider this product as an option, but that's me.
You don't have to call them.. you purchase data in the app, and the device handles the rest.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Are you sure? There is NO customer service with skyroam.
Yes we are sure, you buy the data through their app.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Has MIRC tried their customer service chat on their website? Still waiting? So am I...... Oh, MIRC didn't mention anything about external antennas, network connections, WiFi 2.4GHZ / 5GHz, speeds, etc. Please be more about "news" in the future. Have you tried their app? How did that go? Please give us the "news".
Don't get Skyroam if you need AT&T connection. I got the hockey puck to use as a backup for WFH. I only have strong AT&T coverage in my area and am just on the edge of T Mobile. It will connect but will only stay connected for a minute or two and then disconnect. Even after talking to customer service numerous times and them making "adjustments" and telling them I need an AT&T connection I still have the same disconnection problem and they won't just come out and admit they can't use AT&T.
Thanks for the data point. We've only ever seen ours use T-Mobile.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Why didn't you check before recommending? I tried their chat and it was useless. Never replied. Regardless, their puck has no external antenna connection, so VERY limited. Please stop recommending.
We didn't recommend them in this video. This is a news video to inform viewers about the details of a new option, it's not a recommendation or review. We mentioned the lack of external antenna connections in the video as well as other pros and cons.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Like the lack of customer service from their website chat?
The data plans are ridiculously expensive
I wonder if the data plans are lower priority from the carriers and thus lower speeds.
Honestly, l've got skyroam lit from different person at eBay long time ago. Thankfully, just set-up and kinda ready.
Can this device connect to a mesh router (Deco tp-link) to broadcast and connect tabs, PC, security Cameras ?
Do they also use Verizon? or just T-Mobile or AT&T.
Skyroam is not forthcoming regarding the cellular networks they utilize in the U.S.
So how do you purchase this data plan? Website does not have a link to this non expiring $5 ($100 for 20) a gig plan. At least I can't find it if it's there
It's under the 'Wi-Fi Pricing' page.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Well the info is there on that link but there is no BUY IT NOW button to get the USA plan. there are 3 plans listed , there are only 2 of them that have a buy it link.
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Hi, skyroam has a new 5g device. Are you able to review it? Thank you
We are aware of it, but unlikely to 'review'. It's of little interest to our audience.
I saw the new 5G Skyroam device and got real excited. And then I saw it was $399. And then I looked at my use case and asked myself if getting some additional download speed (on occasion) was worth an extra $260 plus whatever extra they will charge for 5G data (5G data plans pricing has not been disclosed yet). They updated the Skyroam 4G unit in 2022 and it's still ~$140. With a decent 4G signal you can check email, texts, surf the web, and even stream video. But if you're in a location with poor cell tower reception, having a 5G device may not help the situation.
How does this device work in an rural area?
Depends on the rural area and if there's coverage.
will it work on game systems
All depends on your gaming needs - here's our guide: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gaming
Does it work with laptops and tablets?
Any device that can connect to a Wi-Fi network can get online with this.