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RE: Liberty Harbor
Did you ever get through? I have been experiencing the same thing.
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abandjinNY
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03/19/10 06:01am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Tethered vs. Aircard?
Indeed, it is fully documented at http://b2b.vzw.com/productsservices/wirelessinternet/broadbandaccessconnect.html
This has apparently been in effect since 5/17/209. The people I talked to were not aware of it. Disturbing.
Andy
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abandjinNY
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05/28/09 01:01pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tethered vs. Aircard?
I actually answered my own question - maybe you can verify if I am stating what I learned accurately.
According to Verizon, you can have any additional service turned on and turned off on request for a pro-rated charge, including tethering.
What you do is call #611, ask to have tethering turned on, and you will be charged a daily fee of about $2 per day (the $59.99 monthly fee divided by the number of days in the month) - so if you dial #611, have it turned on today, call #611 in 2 days and have it turned off, you will be billed around $4 on your next bill.
Again, I was told the monthly fee for tethering is otherwise the same as broadband access, $59.99/mo.
Andy
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abandjinNY
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05/28/09 12:46pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tethered vs. Aircard?
"...you must pay the same $59.99/mo data charge regardless of whether you tether your phone or use the USB broadband device."
That's not a completely accurate statement. Although it is true Verizon charges $60/mo for their BA service, you can pay a daily rate of $2 if you only need to use the service for a few days. I do this all the time and it works very well for my needs.
Can you tell us how you do that? Do you tether or use a data card?
It would be nice if Verizon offered a clearly written policy somewhere. Very frustrating!
Andy
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abandjinNY
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05/28/09 12:27pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tethered vs. Aircard?
Based on my own research with Verizon, you must pay the same $59.99/mo data charge regardless of whether you tether your phone or use the USB broadband device.
not true. the tethering fee has recently dropped to $49.99/mo
http://www.rv.net/forums/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/22773963.cfm
I saw that post too, but the "official" Verizon website says that mobile broadband is still $59.99 for 5mb. They (Verizon) told me on the phone that the cost is the same for tethering. I have been unable to find any actual Verizon site that says otherwise. I can not find a cite in the post either. I hope it is true, but I have been unable to get confirmation from Verizon. Perhaps I talked to an uninformed rep...?
Andy
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abandjinNY
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05/28/09 12:23pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Tethered vs. Aircard?
Based on my own research with Verizon, you must pay the same $59.99/mo data charge regardless of whether you tether your phone or use the USB broadband device. There are ways to tether your phone without paying the $59.99 monthly fee which are well documented on various phone hacking sites, however this will violate your Verizon user agreement. I have read that they can, and do, look for this on your line, so you will likely eventually get caught - most of the hacker sites include this caveat.
The recommendation I got from Verizon is to get the USB broadband device since it is generally free these days with new data access ($59.99) signup, and skip tying up your phone with the tether.
Andy
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abandjinNY
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05/28/09 11:20am |
Technology Corner
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