Wifi hotspot rental

[Barb111]

Seveen, thanks again! But, not what I am looking for. You also have to be a digicel customer to use this. And, it is a plug in internet service. Not the same. Our iphones are not hotspots because it would change our service contract.
Harry, I am not looking to change providers. Maybe this is just NOT available in Jamaica. No biggie. It is available in enough places we visit that I would not change providers to just have wifi in Jamaica. VERY happy with AT&T.

[HarryS]

Service contract? Get rid of the contract... switch to T-Mobile, no contracts, no bull, get iPhones that work as they were meant to, all over the world... Seems like a no-brainer to me?

You say you're "very happy" but here you have all this technology that you just cannot use how you would like to use it, and can't even make a simple change without worrying about contracts, costs and fees. That doesn't sound like a happy consumer to me. T-Mobile will pay you up to $350 per line for your cancellation fees, and in the end you'll also pay less every month while getting much more, like unlimited internet and no overage fees. Something to consider!

[Barb111]

No, thank you. :-). To rent a hotspot once a yesr for less tha $100, it is not a hassle. We have 5 iphones and 3 ipads, all with unlimited calls, texts and data while in the US. I also get a 40% discount through the hospital I practice at. Also,
T-Mobile has terrible reception in RI as expressed by many friends who tried it due to its advertising low rates.

[Seveen]

I think we're having a disconnect Barb - you buy this hotspot from Digicel (internet provider in Jamaica) plug it in - and use your devices on it - wirelessly- you're only a Digicel customer while in Jamaica and you pay as you go -

when I go visit my sister - I just turn on my laptop, iPhone, enter the password and that's it (well I don't have to enter the password anymore)

we took it to Hedo - plugged it in and wifi

when I get home - it's back to AT&T or my wifi at home

[Seveen]

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...ighlight=wimax


http://www.digicel4gbroadband.com/en...ew.php?id=6825

[Barb111]

Hmm..I am still not sure this is a mobile hotspot. It says plug and play. Does it need to stay plugged in to something or does it take a charge and then you can throw it into your beachbag and go? I don't see how you get it on their website or prices? Is it unlimited data?

[Barb111]

Seveen, found the info. You must first use a computer to set up the device. We won't have a laptop with us. Al the others we've used, have not required this. Thanks, anyways. So, close!