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Part II - UDP For Life
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I think it would be best if we all call that Apple number and complain about the site not working for ordering phones & that would force Apple to put the pressure on Verizon. You think atleast 50 to 100 calls complaining about this wont raise a red flag at Apple to force Verizon to fix it or do something? YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!!
So for those with Lines used as phones & not exactly a free hotspot linesl can we wifi tether & use these modems to expand & strengthen are signal? And if so does the same rules apply on which to order?
So for those with Lines used as phones & not exactly a free hotspot linesl can we wifi tether & use these modems to expand & strengthen are signal? And if so does the same rules apply on which to order?
Wow, so they didn't really fix it, they just blocked anyone who has a NW plan from adding a new line anywhere?!
If not able to add line onto nationwide plan, often you'd have to add a line via ME plan......
That's kill it.
What Verizon has done is blocked the ability for you to add a line to your NW FS plans anywhere but at Verizon. This was always the case for the Any Mobile plan and the Loyalty plans so they have now extended that to the NW FS plan.
You can still add a line to the NW individual plans at apple but the Unlimited iPhone option is no longer there.
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I agree with using a CradlePoint router with UML295. I purchased an MBR95+UML295 for my parents $45 UDP and set it up for them yesterday. Used about 3 gigs of data without an issue. Don't know if having two modems hooked to the 1400 would give you any benefit at all.
The only time this would ever give you more speed than having just one modem is if one modem is connected to b13 and the other b4 (XLTE). I don't know if the CradlePoint MBR1400 can combine two connections though or if some clients can use one modem and some the other. Maybe someone can verify this.
b13 is 10MHz down and 10MHz up and is limited to ~75Mbps down per tower. b4 is usually 10MHz down/up as well but could be more or less. Each 5MHz carrier is around ~37.5Mbps.
The only USB modem with b13 and b4 is the UML295 which is why it's preferred. It would be nice if they came out with a USB modem with carrier aggregation.
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If all you want to do is expand and strengthen your 4G LTE signal you would use a repeater.
http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=460103&ss=125502
But you have to register those with Verizon and they are expensive.
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We’re sorry, but there was an error processing your request. Please try again later. This is off apples website and I am also getting the same error message as the other poster off best buys site. Jules what state are you in? I am in NY
We’re sorry, but there was an error processing your request. Please try again later. This is off apples website and I am also getting the same error message as the other poster off best buys site. Jules what state are you in? I am in NY
Jules, why do you say you have to register this with Verizon?
I just got one of these and it doesn't work too well (my neighborhood gets crap service since we are in a canyon). This device is carrier agnostic so not sure what you mean by needing to register it with VZW.
I just got one of these and it doesn't work too well (my neighborhood gets crap service since we are in a canyon). This device is carrier agnostic so not sure what you mean by needing to register it with VZW.
It doesn't have anything to do with location. This is the same error I get with the Any Mobile plan at apple and the same message at BB that I get with the Any Mobile plan. Verizon has blocked the ability for NW FS plans to add lines anywhere but through Verizon just as they always have for Any Mobile and Loyalty plans.
That seems like using a sledgehammer to kill a gnat. So basically what Verizon is saying is that since they can't get their systems in order to prevent future glitches with third party retailers they are going to inconvenience everyone who wants to add a line to an old FS plan (even those not trying to find or exploit any glitches).
This is an FCC requirement so if you don't do it, you can be fined by the FCC. In addition, if you don't register the device, it is grounds for termination of your service if Verizon catches you.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/register-signal-booster.html
Now having said that, how would they catch you? The only way I can think of is that they are doing signal measurements in your area and the measurements don't make sense given there is a small area of amplified signal. I think they would have to be pretty close to your home to detect that though. But if it were me, I would register the device.
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As I said before, they have always done this with the Any Mobile and Loyalty plans and they are now just extending this to the NW FS plans. I don't think this is an error that will be fixed - I think it is a change in policy in that Verizon is no longer allowing NW FS plans to add lines through 3rd party retailers. You can still add a line if you have a NW IP you just can't add an UDP.
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He wants to use his phone as a mobile hot spot to replace his home internet. You can't use an antenna on your phone. You can put your phone in one of those portable repeaters and have that connected to an antenna, but that is not practical except for in a car or something like that.
http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/store/display/236/43/sleek-4g
Still need to register that device with Verizon.
Notwithstanding the fact that they do this, it doesn't change whether or not it is overkill. Obviously they have the ability to prevent the purchase of new UDPs (as they just did for the NW individual plans). It just seems odd that they would make it inconvenient for those on family share plans to add more lines. They would seemingly be more likely to want to add more lines.
I agree, it's a 'cut off your nose to spite your face' move. It's not just an inconvenience, it throws up a road block up to anyone on those plans that is interested in adding a line. The net result of that will be fewer lines added, which seems like a poor marketing decision.
I really don't think that is the case. I think apple is just having issues with the site on add a lines. I am sure if walk into cosco or walmart I would be able to do an add a line. If they truly did change this someone working at verizon would of leaked documents on this and I havent seen anything on that yet.
Thats what I am saying I don't think it has anything to do with NW plans. I think the site is currently not working correctly.
People are reporting they're suddenly not able to add a new line online at BB either so it sounds like it's not just apple.
I have always had that issue at best buy with my plan they always tell me to call. I doubt anything has changed.
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My guess verizon told apple to take it down till they can allow add a lines without UDP. Really should of been a simple fix not sure why its taking so long to get it back up.
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My guess verizon told apple to take it down till they can allow add a lines without UDP. Really should of been a simple fix not sure why its taking so long to get it back up.
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