Verizon Prepaid Releases New Data Plans for Hotspots, Routers & Tablets - 150GB for $70/mo
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Back in July, Verizon's postpaid division rolled out new data-only plans with caps of up to 150GB for mobile hotspots. Today, Verizon's prepaid division has rolled out similar plans with some slight differences.
In this video, we recap the new prepaid plan offerings and compare them to their postpaid equivalents.
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Outstanding coverage on this! Thank you for the quick update and the detailed information.
Verizon should pay you to train their reps so they know in detail what’s going with their plans. Some of them have no idea when you call Verizon.
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So i will say thank you for the insight. Just started vanlife and was trying to figure out the best option for me. I first went with Verizon. I got the 150 gb post paid plan. With taxes it will cost you $110 a month since i don’t currently have service with them. I took it back because that was just too expensive compared to T-Mobile. For t-mobile i could get 200 gb for $100 after taxes. Coverage area is a concern so I’ll probably go with a secondary company that uses Verizon towers at a discounted rate.
Fantastic information! All your videos are soo helpful. Question…is there a way to “test” in a given area to see what network is available (ie. Verizon or AT&T) before activating prepaid data on a sim for that area? For example, if visiting a rural area that may only have coverage from one network for a shorter period of time (say 2-3 weeks). Trying to not pay for prepaid data when it’s not even available. Thanks!
Here's our guide to researching connectivity in advance: www.rvmobileinternet.com/travelplanning
The main problem with prepaid is that you’re on the “second tier” priority. My experience is that I’m often throttled down and there is no coverage in sparsely settled areas when there should be coverage.
I have to be on prepaid because that is the only way to remain anonymous, ie: not using one’s real name.
Changing your name is unbelievably easy to do, actually. Never understood why people get so attached to the guttural sound they are identified by.
We're sending a sweeper team to take care of you. Oh wait, no one cares who you are.
Thanks so much for this info. I have Straight Talk with their Verizon version of a LG Stylo 4, (and I have a Moto G Stylus Verizon version from Straight Talk that should be in today) and their biggest plan is $65 a month but it only offers 20gbs of data for a hotspot through my cell. The problem was I was without home internet for about 40 days after Hurricane Ida, (direct hit here in Houma, LA) so I only had my cellphone to use its hotspot to get internet on my laptop connected to my living room tv. The major problem was I went through 20gbs in about 2 weeks so I had to refill my $65 monthly plan 3 times in that 40 days so yeah if I would have know about this It would have saved a ton of money.
This this is why I am watching this video I live in the intercoastal islands of South Carolina and we have the worst internet services and if you're in a certain area deep in these woods they have what they call availability cats and just so happened they are completely tapped out in my section so I can't get it until they bring in fiber optics and cable and that won't be until the end of this year so right now I'm trying to find a way to use or pay for mobile data just the data plan to use my laptops my cricket and I really don't care about my TV it's like I use still over the air television but it is a added plus cuz it is a smart TV but my main concern is being able to use my items for crafting purposes and they give us 15 gigs on the $55 plan and it wiped me out in less than a week
Wow you are so helpful! I've been so confused about what to use. Will encourage my friend to use the V prepaid plan for her trip to Istanbul. For myself will need to watch more of your videos to help me with travel from West coast to East coast in my ahem small camping vehicle. I'm technically challenged. lol
This plan is US domestic only.
Do you have any recommendations on the best routers to get for this plan?
Here's our guide to selecting routers: www.rvmobileinternet.com/routers - - if you're one of our members, please do follow up in our forums if you have additional questions.
Great presentation, so if I understand right, we get 150 GB for $70/mo with no hidden fees and this plan is available as a prepaid using a Verizon hot spot. I'm using Cricket as my home internet and using a Moxee hot spot and paying $50/mo for 100 GB.And honestly I never even come close to reaching 100 GB in one month....
The $70 rate is only if you have another line of service.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter okay thank you
100 is enough data for one month A&T and cricket wireless have 100gb for $50.00 and that is a good deal
Thank God I found this channel. You have all of the answers I was looking for.
You guys are indispensable! Thank you!
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Great job. Beautiful setting.
How do you feel about the AT&T $55 100gb plan? Do you know if their Inseego Mifi 8000 is able to be (or is) unlocked and used with other networks? Since its basically the same thing as Verizons Mifi 8800L but supports all the same bands and way more, according to your website.
Idk what one it is but Verizon when I look has a $60 100gb plan and I need to get one of those options this week.
Our entry on the AT&T plan: www.rvmobileinternet.com/att-prepaid AT&T sells their devices locked, you'd have to meet their unlock terms to unlock and use with other carriers.
I've seen the AT&T hotspot $55 100gb plan sold at Wal-Mart I thought that was only at AT&T stores
seems like this would be better than the Verizon plans as long as you have att coverage!
Do any providers or 3rd partidx offer a pay as you go option? For example a 100GB SIM card that I can use until it is gone, whether that is 2 weeks or 2 months. Once used up I can buy another SIM card or simple add more bandwidth.
This is not a typical setup, no. There are a few providers who provide set amounts of data that can be used over 60 or 90 days - or even a year. For example: www.rvmobileinternet.com/gear/att-rv-data-plans/
I have the prepaid Verizon 7730L mifi jetpack that I pay $80 a month for unlimited data. I've had it for 3 years now.. My main complaint is the speed is throttled after I use 15 GB down to 600kbps.. Why am I not getting this discount?
Would be best to contact Verizon .. and perhaps consider changing what plan you are on.
Thanks for keeping us informed on data plans.
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@@MobileInternetResourceCenter They're great, too
Excellent information as usual. All the information I have received from you guys has definitely made my life easier :-).
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@@MobileInternetResourceCenter and I am definitely one of them :-)
Hello maybe you can help me since nobody at Verizon can give me a definite answer or all give me different answers. If I were to purchase one of these Verizon prepaid data plans could I use it with say a net gear router I buy on Amazon? Or do I have to purchase one of the Verizon hotspot/jet packs to use these plans? I would much rather use a router than a hotspot. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Once you have an activated plan, it can work on any Verizon compatible device.
Is my grandfathered 65/month unlimited better or worse than these? Seems like there is network management on all the prepaids. Is the “management” the same level as my existing acct?
It's most likely the same priority level. We have further guidance for our members in the linked news article.
Hi, if I inderstand correctly I need a router for data only service or can I use the hot spot from the tablet ?
Depends on your needs.. here's our guide to the pros & cons: www.rvmobileinternet.com/cellular-devices.
How do they limit video quality it could be streamed from different providers Netflix UA-cam etc. I think that video quality depends on the streaming service not the carrier, as long as the speed is adequate you can stream at the quality of your choice
They detect video data from the service you are requesting, and throttle the speed.
Where is this being advertised? I am looking all over the Verizon site and can't find it.
Verizon's website is heavily cached, so you might be seeing old info there. We link to the plan directly at the end of our news story: www.rvmobileinternet.com/verizon-prepaid-data-only-plans-150gb/
how are they determining a tablet vs router?
Carriers can tell what a device is on their network by the unique IMEI number.
I am in a 4g LTE only area with the verizon mifi i got the 1505g plan but i dont use 5g when i hit my cap at 150 my speeds will be throttled?
Yes, this plan throttles after hitting the cap.
Thanks for the info and suggestions.
coverage is not gonna be any different for anyone if your on the network, your on all the network its in the customer agreement. it may be that your not receiving proper dl speeds if not resetting it helps then try a new sim card just stop by a store and ask for one
Check Verizon's prepaid and postpaid coverage maps - they are different.
Thank you very informative.
I have the hotspot unlimited plan that Verizon ended but I’m grandfathered into it. It runs out of data regularly ( unlimited?) but I don’t know at what amount of data this happens, after that it is unusable. I’m thinking of switching to this 150 gig plan, would that be a good replacement?
Do you have the prepaid unlimited Jetplan that retired in 2018? That one has no caps on it.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter That’s the one I have but it runs out of data and nothing works after that happens. Thanks for the reply!
Yours in the only report in years we've ever had of it 'running out of data'. It's unlimited, no throttling.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Thanks for taking the time to help me. I will try to talk to someone at Verizon about what’s going on.
data only? does that mean I can't access the internet? I was led to believe DATA only plans don't let you access the internet. Is that right?
Data only means that plan doesn't include voice or text.. it's only used for data. Data is how traffic on the internet is measured.. and this is exactly how you'd access the internet over a cellular signal.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter wow thanks that was a great answer. I think I got it.
GOOD info Cherie .... "Thanks" !!!!
I have pUDP, am I correct in concluding this is the best Gb deal available from either Verizon or AT&T?
pUDP is unlimited.. these plans are not.
Can someone explain something to me? If pre-paid is they get your money BEFORE service is provided and post-paid is they get your money AFTER service is used, then why is pre-paid lower priority then post-paid? With post-paid they assume they will get the money after providing the service. Pre-paid is paid in full first so why get treated last?
Because you are not as profitable as a postpaid customer and also not as reliable to stick around in the eyes of the carrier.
Profitability and loyalty are taken into account when it comes to network priority.
Prepaid is generally a lower cost plan. Postpaid requires a credit check to setup, and if you don't pay your bill - can go on your credit record or sent to collections.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter I just figured since I paid up front, I should get the paid for service. Thanks for this video as I think the old Ipad account I have been using has been killed. Verizon web site sucks! I signed up my MOFI for the 150GB plan, at the checkout it said could not process payment at this time. My phone messaged I was charged. NOTHING showing on my account on the site and can not reach a real person on the phone. Now I have go to the Verizon store tomorrow and see if they can sort it out. Money moved but no data plan showing and no service on the router.
@@Badboy7357Out of curiosity I know it’s been over a year but how did your situation pan out?
@@thejazzylife1180 Verizon store was a wast of time. They said they couldn't help as it was on-line purchase and they don't have access to that info. They also said pre-paid is NON REFUNDABLE even if it doesn't work. After about seven days, the money was returned to my debit card. Seems it was pending, Verizon never finalized the sale, so it was cancelled and released back to me.
Activation/Upgrade fee is incorrect for on web or in store, $35 all. As of now.
Prepaid plans should not include activation fees, and it is clearly posted don their prepaid page that there are no activation fees. A Verizon rep told us there were no activation fees with these plans, but the very similar postpaid plans do have activation fees.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter My apologies you are correct about the prepaid, I did not clarify what I meant. Postpaid is different.
Ahh.. thanks. We'll double check our info on postpaid.
Can you give us a link to the approved router list?
There is no such list.
Verizon Grandfathered/Legacy Unlimited Data Plans (gUDP).. compare to the new 150gb plan? - some days it doesn't seem unlimited...
Verizon gUDPs are truly unlimited, prioritized above prepaid, and not subject to network management.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter my mistake pre paid unlimited $65 they grandfather in
These are very different plans, if you are one of our premium members, check out the special member section in the linked article for our guidance on legacy plans.
I dont understand some of our videos? 150gigs of data is barely any data at all.. and $100 to boot... GO unlimited or bust.. everything else is just sub-par. I use more then $150gig on my phone a month to compare..
We present the options available; you decided what works best for your needs.
I am assuming my unlimited grandfathered plan for $65 is still king!!!
Well.. at least a prince. The gUDP is king for Verizon :)
Don't believe T-Mobile. They are lying. The 100gb plan is the same as the 50gb plan. The 100gb plan has a 50gb data cap. That's why I'm here. I'm going to try verizon
The T-Mobile 100GB Mobile Internet plan, when used on a 5G T-Mobile branded hotspot device - is a 100GB plan without a cap.
I have nomad internet with AT&T unlimited data plan on my mobile router no voice plan for $149.00. The plan you describe here is not that great.
Two very different plan types - and carriers.
Nomad is a 3rd Party reseller with a very high rate of reports of disconnected service... this is a plan direct with the carrier without that risk. www.rvmobileinternet.com/unlimited
@@MobileInternetResourceCenterwhen we started out there were several disconnects. But they have gotten that straightened out. We have not had the SIM card unregister in almost a year now.
We have continued to see and field multiple reports.
But 150G ain't much data!
To add on to "UNLIMITED"?
Any idea why my ping shoots all over the place on my postpaid Verizon hotspot plan? I've used both AT&T as well as T-mobile in the past, and even though coverage was obviously different, my ping was stable.
Ping can be influenced by many things - we see wide flucations on all of the carriers across the nation.
How do I make a prepaid payment!?
Verizon prepaid should be able to provide you answers to that.
PPL may have asked this: What do u think about NOMAD INTERNET?
Nomad is a data plan reseller - we cover them at www.rvmobileinternet.com/unlimited. This is a direct through Verizon prepaid plan.
How do I get this plan for hotspot
You can sign up for the plans online, or in a store.
Can't find this plan online
Links provided in our linked article.
Verizon towers are terrible!!! I call them they say there is no problem with the towers. But there is in Upstate South Carolina!
5gb for $40... what a bargain lol They need to remove that plan
I'm on chat with Verizon right now and they say ther is no such plan.
It's on their website... which is where our screen cap for this video came from.
@@MobileInternetResourceCenter Ended up talking with a real person and got it all taken care of. Thanks😃
So big... data plans
Thanks
Cricket prepaid 55$ for 100GB data only plan
We cover that plan here: ua-cam.com/video/2dNRd98PAyU/v-deo.html
Why would someone need that much?
We track mobile internet options for RVers and boaters - for whom plans like this are a primary home internet replacement. Many homes use 200-400GB a month as an average
Yep, I use a boatload of data every month. I'm retired and live in my travel trailer so the internet is my life 🤣 I have a plan that gives me 1 TB of data for $109.99 per month. It's a prepaid plan and I had to buy a router for $140, but I'm thrilled I can inhale as much data as I want. Thanks for all your awesome work! 👍
What router and plan do you use?
Verizon is always late to the party. They are not a leader in Pricing. They are a follower
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Verizon won't do rollover data and doesn't care if you leave for T-Mobile
No carrier currently has roll over data on data only plans.
With any of these plans if you use any of the streaming media, you will use your entire plan in 3 days then you will be throttle down to nearly nothing. Come on Verizon, you can do better that this.
This plan support streaming at 720p (Jetpacks/hotspots), which equates to about 50 hrs of streaming on a 150GB plan. This would definitely not be an ideal plan or approach for someone needing to streaming 16+ hrs a day.
spend some time outside
Why can’t they just come out with unlimited
There's currently not enough capacity to handle that.
Verizon prepaid includes roaming to Mexico
Only if you add a Travel Pass, which this plan is not eligible for.
65 dollar plan has roaming to Mexico and Canadá plus calls and texts
Or 50 dollar plan
That's absolutely absurd pricing. $40 for 5gb? Lol.