Carlos Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 I just got my bill, which is 40% more than the quoted "$20/mo." GOTCHA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 My Connected Car Plan bill has been $23.24/mo for quite awhile now. It went up from $22.50 some time last year due to an administrative fee increase. Quote 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...
bigjim Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 my cost has been $22.08 then went to $22.58 in May 2018 and up to $23.32 in June 2018 and has remained at that ever since. I cannot remember for sure but I believe the first month I had mine it was significantly higher due to activation fee or something. I actually bought at a time when there was some kind of deal and my activation fee was refunded and that gave me a credit for a month or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkalm Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Also just got my first bill, it states I'll be paying $57.20 for two per month... or $28.60 each. Item cost broke down per the bill; $40.00; 2ea connected car plan $4.66; Other AT&T Surcharges $3.44; State & Local Tax $3.98; Admin Fee $3.12; Fed Univ Serv Fee $1.25; Reg recovery charge $0.75; 911 Fee So is this inline with what most people pay? I know the taxes (and 911?) are a local item, not sure what other fees could be driven by local entities... But the surcharge and admin fee seem "large" And see what others are reporting as their monthly cost per device, I just had to ask about this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 I pay $23.??. A lot of it depends on the state they have you registered in. As taxes in each state vary. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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vermilye Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 In NY - $23.24 per month Quote Travel photos RV Blogs Journals & Travelogues at:http://www.lakeshoreimages.com My Travel Blog - Jon's Journeys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Same here for NY... Quote 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...
Mama Duck Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 For those who have the Mobley unlimited is there service good? We have attached United explore right now for camping and I'm happy with it but it is almost $100 per month. Can you stream with it.... We have direct TV now? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 It's just normal AT&T service. You will get priority data access for the first 22GB, and then de-prioritized access after that. Your ability to stream is based on the local coverage, and after 22GB, whether the network is too busy and you get slowed down. I don't know anything about United Explore, what carrier is that on? Is it prioritized data all the time, or for a certain limit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) It's being reported on other forums that AT&T has exhausted their stock of Mobleys and no more are expected to be found. The replacement device for the Connected Car Unlimited plan does actively interrogate the car's data buss, making it hard if not impossible to use outside of an actual vehicle. RIP Mobley, it was a good run! Edited February 17, 2019 by Lou Schneider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrs_62 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 just curious, how is the mobley working for everyone who uses it these days, thanks, Mark Quote Mark & Annette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappy437 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Old one works great,new one too except the 2hr timer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have two Mobley’s that I bought when the original connected car plan was offered. One is on 24/7 and the other is used sparingly, but they are both continuing to work great. Quote 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 13 hours ago, hamrs_62 said: just curious, how is the mobley working for everyone who uses it these days, thanks, Mark It's in my car at all times, unless it's being used in the RV. It just works, I don't even think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I haven't put the Mobley's Connected Car Plan SIM back in the actual device for almost a year now, but I assume the Mobley would still work fine if I did. The SIM is certainly earning it's keep in my Netgear Unite Explore. Quote 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...
Mama Duck Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I can put it in my other hotspot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Just now, Mama Duck said: I can put it in my other hotspot? Possibly, what make/model is your other hotspot? If your Mobley's SIM has been SIM locked by the latest update though, you may have pester AT&T tech support for the unlock (PUK) codes. Quote 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...
Carlos Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 31 minutes ago, Mama Duck said: I can put it in my other hotspot? The Mobley SIM can be moved to any other unlocked or AT&T device that supports the bands used by AT&T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Duck Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Is that all have to do? I have an ATT unite explore already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Sure, that's it. The whole point of SIMs it that you just move them between devices. DO NOT put it in a phone though. This is a data-only SIM, and if the network detects a phone, it may shut it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technomadia Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Mama Duck said: Is that all have to do? I have an ATT unite explore already. Actually.. AT&T doesn't officially allow the SIM cards from Connected Car devices to be moved to other types of devices (they classify hotspots differently internally). However, it currently still does work. We have seen them make moves to make it more difficult - like locking the SIM card to the Mobley device. To get around this, you need to obtain your PUK codes. Here's our article on doing that: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/att-connected-car-mobley-sims-reporting-as-pin-locked/ Just be prepared that AT&T could make moves in the future to further restrict this, so always have a Mobley handy to move your SIM back to. = Cherie Quote Cherie & Chris (and Kiki *meow*) / Personal Blog: Technomadia.com Technomads (technology enabled nomads) since 2006Our Nomadic Fleet: RVs: Zephyr: 1961 GM 4106 bus conversion / Blooper: 2020.5 Winnebago Travato GL Boat: Y-Not: 1999 Bayliner 4788 Hosts of the Mobile Internet Resource CenterMobile Internet Information for RVers, Cruisers & Nomads Proud to be recognized as Escapee's Commercial Partners #773 / Escapees RVOU Instructors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 When my vehicle insurance company sent me a device to plug into the OBDII port to track my driving habits for awhile, out of curiosity, I asked AT&T CS about moving the Mobley SIM to a different device for the duration of the testing. After consulting with a supervisor, she told me I could move it to another hotspot without violating the TOS. She said moving it to a phone would be a violation, and would be detected by the system. My AT&T account shows my Unite Explore as my current device, and my autopay amount has not changed from the original $20 plus fees. If AT&T does object at some point, I can, of course, easily put the SIM back in the Mobley. I wonder if anyone has found a way to block the firmware upgrade... Quote 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...
Lou Schneider Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) It appears the shutdown timer on the Mobley is voltage sensitive. I use a straight 12 volt cigarette lighter adapter for my Mobley and as long as the battery voltage stays above about 12.4 volts the shutdown timer doesn't activate and my "two hour" Mobley will stay on forever. The problem is many of the AC and USB adapters put out exactly 12 volts, which is low enough to activate the shutdown timer. YMMV, but I've found this to be true for both my Mobley and one other that was shutting down using a USB adapter. Edited February 22, 2019 by Lou Schneider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Odd, you'd think that it would use the ignition power wire on the OBD port. Also, a fully charged car battery is 12.6v, so it would stay on long after you turn off the car, and until the battery is partially depleted. The float charge is 12.7-12.8 for a while after turning off the car. I suspect your VoM might be giving false readings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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