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Well? Well? Hotspot status both carriers?
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Not everyone has a smart phone. I don't. I plan to use the iPad to create hot spots. It's not something I'll need often. But, it's an important feature to me.
So exactly why are you creating a hotspot? I'm not trying to be difficult. I'm just trying to understand why you need one. For your laptop? For someone else who doesn't have a data-enabled iPad/tablet? Not for your phone because it's not a smartphone.
I suppose you could extend the data capabilities of your phone if you were running up against your limit but what else?
I see everyone saying they need it but nobody has yet to say exactly why and how they intend to use it.
It's really well known that AT&T's LTE sucks in speed and availability compared to Verizon. You are diluting your other good points by saying the opposite.
It's really well known that after this patently false blanket statement, nothing you say should be taken seriously.
In order of importance:
1. To VPN into work on the laptop.
2. For my family (like when traveling on road trip) to connect all other wifi only devices. For example, wifi-only ipad, Kindle fire, and Nintendo 3DSs.
I got the Verizon one and am terminating service for my Sprint hotspot (which was $59 /month).
The hot spot would be for my laptop. I'm a full time telecommuter & that's a rare privilege with my employer. I worry that a power outage could put my status at risk. So, I need hot spot capability in case of a power outage. I'm sure there are other times I might use it (like when I travel). But, that's the primary reason.
A smart phone just doesn't makes sense for me. My cell phone usage is about 800 minutes a year.
The hot spot would be for my laptop. I'm a full time telecommuter & that's a rare privilege with my employer. I worry that a power outage could put my status at risk. So, I need hot spot capability in case of a power outage. I'm sure there are other times I might use it (like when I travel). But, that's the primary reason.
A smart phone just doesn't makes sense for me. My cell phone usage is about 800 minutes a year.
When trying to figure out what people woke be using a hotspot for the only reasons I could come up with was for a laptop (as in your case) or to connect other wifi only devices such as another iPad for someone else.
But so many people were clamoring for the hotspot I thought I was missing something.
Thanks
Evidently your area isn't Midtown Manhattan.
It appears AT&T's LTE actually is a bit faster than Verizon's here, but their 3G network is so overloaded during the week that no matter how strong my signal nothing goes through. I went with the Verizon iPad so I can get "diversity" of carriers. If I'm in a weak AT&T area, perhaps my Verizon iPad will still work. The included tethering is a bonus.
I'm getting great AT&T LTE and "4g" speeds here in NC. No complaints yet. Verizon's LTE is great I'm sure but their 3G is slow. AT&T gets my vote... So far.
I use to sell cell phones for all the provider before I got into tech support. Verizon always has better customer service and quality all the way around. Currently Verizon has more 4G LTE towers then ATT does. And more 4G LTE coverage geographically. Even 10 years later Verizon is still the best. If that ever changes I will switch. Same if a better company then Apple rises up in the future. Verizon is to the cellular world as Apple is to the computer world. ATT might come out with something new first, but Verizon does not release things until all the bugs are worked out, and when they do, they do it right. Reminds me of Steve Jobs. Other people may have a different opinion and I respect that.
AT&T LTE is insanely fast in San Diego. I chose AT&T for my iPad mostly do to my unlimited plan. I wold have loved the hotspot option though.
Verizon is not slower. It depends on what plan you have, hardware, and geographic location, same thing for ATT. If your stupid enough to watch a commercial and believe it thats your own fault. Having said that ATT may be faster where you live or work.
Verizon has the most geographic coverage over all.
Verizon has the most geographic coverage over all.
Match your device to the service thats available.
For me Verizon is more prevalent but slower.
AT&T is faster when I get it, but spotty at home.
Doesn't matter how great or poor you think the company is if your device
doesn't connect where you use it the most.
If Tethering is important Verizon has it now, AT&T is still thinking about it.
Or you could try tether.com.
For me Verizon is more prevalent but slower.
AT&T is faster when I get it, but spotty at home.
Doesn't matter how great or poor you think the company is if your device
doesn't connect where you use it the most.
If Tethering is important Verizon has it now, AT&T is still thinking about it.
Or you could try tether.com.