remoandiris Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 My flashed 3G mifi wasn't working properly, so I contacted the eBay vendor I "won" it from back in May. Dr Wireless told me Verizon shutdown it's 3G mifi offerings. He is working on a solution, but I'm not going to hold my breath. So much for unlimited 3G mifi for $5 a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I know VZW is shutting down 3G in some areas, but not all areas have shut down yet. My flashed 6620L has been working fine for the past 3 years, and at least where I am right now, it still works fine. I also had 4620LE that I had flashed for 3G, but when it began working in fewer locations, I quit renewing it. When the 6620L quits, I'll consider having it flashed for one of the 4G plans now being offered on eBay. Oh, and I'm posting this using the 6620L on 3G... http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/d/de3ad449-a526-458c-8337-8298d42b704e Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Well, stay out of Casper, WY. Unless my unit stopped working for another reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I'll keep that in mind. As I said, I know they are shutting it down in some areas, but fortunately it's still working here for now. We mainly use the flashed hotspot as a backup to our AT&T unlimited 4G/LTE plan, but it is handy when we want to toss a hotspot in a pocket while shopping, etc. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick N Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Mine quit working yesterday as well. Connects and everything looks well, but will not load any internet content. Good ride while it lasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frater jason Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Same. I got my money's worth out of the mifi, though. My flashed smartphone is still working. Dunno if they are excluded from the death sentence or it just hasn't hit yet... -- 2017 Promaster 159" , 570W mono, 220AH FLA blog | RVwiki project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 I agree, it's been a good three year run with it. When my 6620 finally quits, I won't feel bad about the $35 investment to have it remotely flashed. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick N Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Anyone here tried the $5/month Verizon flashed 4G being offered ? Some on other forums have tried it with varying degrees of success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Dick N said: Anyone here tried the $5/month Verizon flashed 4G being offered ? Some on other forums have tried it with varying degrees of success. Got a link? I've had my flashed 3G for less than 2 months, so I'm feeling short changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick N Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 30 minutes ago, remoandiris said: Got a link? I've had my flashed 3G for less than 2 months, so I'm feeling short changed. Here is a link for the 4G. Read the thread on Howard Forums concerning their 4G experiences. https://www.drwireless.us/?route=common/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_M Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 DrWireless flashed my 6620L MiFi for 4G last May. It took three tries before he got it right. First time I could not play Amazon Prime video. Could not download any files or do Windows updates. Second time still could not play Amazon Prime and some web pages would not load. Third time Prime plays. Verizon is shutting down many of the $5/month 3G accounts. I also have a 3G 4620L that went belly up a few days ago. Hopefully the 4G will hang in there. Tom—————————————————2005 Born Free 24' Rear Bath Towing 1978 VW Bug convertible Minneapolis, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 14 hours ago, Tom_M said: DrWireless flashed my 6620L MiFi for 4G last May. It took three tries before he got it right. What'd it cost you to get that flashed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 16 hours ago, Tom_M said: ... Verizon is shutting down many of the $5/month 3G accounts. I also have a 3G 4620L that went belly up a few days ago. Hopefully the 4G will hang in there. I think another problem is that Verizon is shutting down 3G on some bands on some towers at this point to make room for 5G expansion. My 4620LE stopped working on some towers, but still worked on others. The towers where the 4620 did not work, my 6620L that covers more bands did work. Where I am right now, both Jetpacks were working, but I decided to drop the 4620 since it was getting more problematic whether it would work or not in a given location. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_M Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 21 hours ago, remoandiris said: What'd it cost you to get that flashed? $150. 18 hours ago, Dutch_12078 said: I think another problem is that Verizon is shutting down 3G on some bands on some towers at this point to make room for 5G expansion. My 4620LE stopped working on some towers, but still worked on others. The towers where the 4620 did not work, my 6620L that covers more bands did work. Where I am right now, both Jetpacks were working, but I decided to drop the 4620 since it was getting more problematic whether it would work or not in a given location. For me, my Verizon account has disappeared. My 4620 flashed for 3G stopped working a few days ago. My 6620 flashed for 4G is still working but that account has also disappeared. My refill date is July 30. I have set up autopay with Callingmart, so I will have to wait and see if the refill works. Tom—————————————————2005 Born Free 24' Rear Bath Towing 1978 VW Bug convertible Minneapolis, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick N Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, Tom_M said: $150. For me, my Verizon account has disappeared. My 4620 flashed for 3G stopped working a few days ago. My 6620 flashed for 4G is still working but that account has also disappeared. My refill date is July 30. I have set up autopay with Callingmart, so I will have to wait and see if the refill works. Thanks for that info. I almost purchased the 4G device, but based on your experience, will wait to see how it ultimately works out for you. Please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie1261 Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 According to my friend at the local Verizon store where I go, when 5G hits around the new year all of those hacked jetpacks will be killed It's more about them killing off the pay as you go type accounts, which is how those jetpacks are hacked. Flashed is a more polite word for hacked, but they are reprogrammed (flashed, if you will) in a way that has those jetpacks appear to be those old drop phones and those are what they are killing off. But I am just relaying what that guy told me. I don't have one so I don't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 As I said, I've had a good 3 year run with my 3G flashed Jetpacks for minimal expense, so losing them is disappointing, but nothing I haven't been expecting. My primary data service remains my AT&T unlimited 4G/LTE Mobley/Connected Car plan though. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 8:46 AM, Tom_M said: $150. For me, my Verizon account has disappeared. My 4620 flashed for 3G stopped working a few days ago. My 6620 flashed for 4G is still working but that account has also disappeared. My refill date is July 30. I have set up autopay with Callingmart, so I will have to wait and see if the refill works. I thought I'd give this thread a bump to see how the flashed 3G and 4G deals are still working for others. My 6620L 3G only hotspot is still perking along, at least at my current location, and I just gave it another $5 shot. I noticed that the drwireless.us site that had the flashed 4G deal seems to have disappeared. There's a drwireless.com site, but it claims to be totally unrelated to the .us site. I recall there was another source for the 4G flash, but I don't recall what it was. My AT&T unlimited Connected Car Plan is still my primary mobile ISP, and for those still looking for a low cost plan, AT&T has a $30 unlimited 4G prepaid plan for compatible tablets that could be an option. https://buyasession.att.com/sbd/Common/ShopRatePlans.action Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 verizon jetpack, 4gltemhs mifi 7730L.Been using it for a few years and works fine all over the country. Never a problem. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 What plan do you have, Rich? I was referencing the low cost grey market 3G and 4G plans that start at $5/month. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Dutch_12078 said: What plan do you have, Rich? I was referencing the low cost grey market 3G and 4G plans that start at $5/month. Nothing like that. We have more everything unlimited talk and text 40 gig plan. We require reliable service .This plan is not inexpensive but it is what we need. We are going to talk to them about their so called "new plans" Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 8 hours ago, richfaa said: Nothing like that. We have more everything unlimited talk and text 40 gig plan. We require reliable service .This plan is not inexpensive but it is what we need. We are going to talk to them about their so called "new plans" We want reliable service as well, that's why our AT&T unlimited plan is our primary provider. The $5 Verizon 3G deal has pretty much reached the novelty stage at this point, although it does fill in some small gaps for at times. I'll probably add Verizon's $65 unlimited 4G prepaid tablet/Jetpack plan soon to better fill in our coverage. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Dutch_12078 said: We want reliable service as well, that's why our AT&T unlimited plan is our primary provider. The $5 Verizon 3G deal has pretty much reached the novelty stage at this point, although it does fill in some small gaps for at times. I'll probably add Verizon's $65 unlimited 4G prepaid tablet/Jetpack plan soon to better fill in our coverage. We are going to look into the AT&T unlimited plan. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 Just now, richfaa said: We are going to look into the AT&T unlimited plan. AT&T has a $30 unlimited prepaid plan for "Tablets and Other Mobile Devices", but I haven't dug into it very deeply yet for any limitations. Like the Connected Car and other plans, it's subject to deprioritization after 22GB, but that's never been noticeable in our experience. https://buyasession.att.com/sbd/Common/ShopRatePlans.action Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted November 9, 2018 Report Share Posted November 9, 2018 At my daughter's home in Cleveland TX, if you hook up on 4g, it does nothing. 3g works but slow. Very poor service there and no other provider works period. If they done away with 3g, they would have no internet. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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