Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Has anyone had experience with either the "Network extender" and/ "Jetpack" hotspot from Verizon? My camp is remote, with no direct cable internet access. I get a poor signal as is currently for cell service. Does the extender significantly boost signal, how many bars? If it works well, unlimited data hotspot sounds like a sweet deal too. Obviously not wire cabled speed, but something other than my phone/tablet to log into would be a huge difference if I can connect my laptop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Is the unlimited hotspot throttled after a certain amount of data? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 I would assume so. I have unlimited on my phone and tablet currently, each are monitored independently, (but after 20g?) It gets throttled down. Still not really noticeable, service sucks here anyways and there's zero chance of running hard-line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Just now, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: I would assume so. I have unlimited on my phone and tablet currently, each are monitored independently, (but after 20g?) It gets throttled down. Still not really noticeable, service sucks here anyways and there's zero chance of running hard-line. Yah...I'm with verizon and my mobile hotspots get throttled after 15g. The hotspot was the same 18 month ago when I switched. I have been very happy with verizon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: Yah...I'm with verizon and my mobile hotspots get throttled after 15g. The hotspot was the same 18 month ago when I switched. I have been very happy with verizon Do you have good service where you use it? I'm currently running on .5-1 bar of 4g now, so I could care less about the throttle down. I'm already in 5th gear doing 20mph with my foot to the floor (hopefully the extender helps that)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 extender is used to convert your internet connection to a cell spot, the jetpack to provide service. A jetpack with a wilson booster in the building might be an option if the signals not so great. Back in the day of flip phones i had an antena i'd stick to the metal roof that plugged into my phone to get enough signal to barely text or call. you will prob find the jetpack will get 1-2 bars more than your phone as it's got a slightly stronger receiver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Does it have to he portable? I really like our Cradlepoint 2100. It's a router with cellular modems, and takes external antenna connections for the WIFI and cellular network. https://m.newegg.com/products/9SIA8H55TS5627?ignorebbr=true&source=googleshopping&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-Mobile-_-pla-Compute4Less+Corp-_-Network+-+Wireless+Routers-_-9SIA8H55TS5627&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh6XmBRDRARIsAKNInDFYaTHvTT7oKa84Ab7YahC8Eqhbc3OTeee8nBe59bKybJcyLVtQedUaAg0MEALw_wcB Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 We have a WeBoost at work that does a really nice job boosting signal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: extender is used to convert your internet connection to a cell spot, the jetpack to provide service. A jetpack with a wilson booster in the building might be an option if the signals not so great. Back in the day of flip phones i had an antena i'd stick to the metal roof that plugged into my phone to get enough signal to barely text or call. you will prob find the jetpack will get 1-2 bars more than your phone as it's got a slightly stronger receiver. I may have misspoke. Verizon is sending me a signal booster, not extender. Support said it's compatible with 4g (I have the Wilson 3g now). That would be be awesome if the jetpack got even more reception! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, NaturallyAspirated said: Does it have to he portable? I really like our Cradlepoint 2100. It's a router with cellular modems, and takes external antenna connections for the WIFI and cellular network. https://m.newegg.com/products/9SIA8H55TS5627?ignorebbr=true&source=googleshopping&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-Mobile&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-Mobile-_-pla-Compute4Less+Corp-_-Network+-+Wireless+Routers-_-9SIA8H55TS5627&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh6XmBRDRARIsAKNInDFYaTHvTT7oKa84Ab7YahC8Eqhbc3OTeee8nBe59bKybJcyLVtQedUaAg0MEALw_wcB Neal Thanks for the reply. It doesn't have to be portable. Not sure what that thing in your link does? Seems to be just a wireless router? My issue is that I don't have a wired internet connection, I'm running off cell service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, f7ben said: We have a WeBoost at work that does a really nice job boosting signal I have been using the 3g version of that for a while. Worked awesome, but now it's outdated. Happy to hear that the 4g one works well too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: Thanks for the reply. It doesn't have to be portable. Not sure what that thing in your link does? Seems to be just a wireless router? My issue is that I don't have a wired internet connection, I'm running off cell service. It has USB modems that take your sim card. Ours runs off Verizon network. Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 minute ago, NaturallyAspirated said: It has USB modems that take your sim card. Ours runs off Verizon network. Neal So, I take my sim card from my tablet, put it in the unit and it creates a hotspot with the same data plan as my tablet? With better reception? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Just now, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot said: So, I take my sim card from my tablet, put it in the unit and it creates a hotspot with the same data plan as my tablet? With better reception? Yes. You can use the little paddle antennas or buy some cable and a high gain antenna. Granted it isn't cheap, but the unit is very robust and has many features. Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 1 minute ago, NaturallyAspirated said: Yes. You can use the little paddle antennas or buy some cable and a high gain antenna. Granted it isn't cheap, but the unit is very robust and has many features. Neal Cool. I'll keep that in mind, thanks! Hopefully the booster from Verizon will help, but after @Angry ginger comment about extender vs booster, and the fact that the person on the other end of the phone couldn't speak English very well, I'm wondering what will show up.... I explained very clearly that my service sucked and was looking for a booster, they kept calling it an extender. Also I don't have a jetpack currently and they knew that from looking at my account, I'm hoping the logistics just lost in translation. I'm guessing they've gotten a lot of complaints from my area, because they are sending it for no cost. (I've been with Verizon for 15+ years) and with the advancement of technology, they are probably trying to keep customers. We'll see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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