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The hotspot was easy to activate with Verizon (for $35 activation fee) and all devices connected easily using. MiFi password. Connection speed is as good as TWC cable modem in 4G mode (green) and speeds are reasonable with 3G (purple). The only issue is that occasionally it will drop the connection and will require a power cycle. Seems it sometimes happens when device switches from 4G to 3G. Finally, watch out for Verizon's data usage report. Their website is very easy to check usage and I checked it very closely during the last week of my billing cycle and it showed that I was just below the 5G limit ($50 per month), but when I got the bill, I was suurprised to be over by 1.9G with a $20 overage charge. When I contacted Verizon, they did credit me the overage charge, but they could not explain the difference in the daily reporting on the website. My bill did add up in terms of the usage, and there was one night that it showed 2.9 GB usage when I was connected to my work VPN. The problem was that that usage did not show up on the usage website, only on my bill.Read full review
I was hoping to replace my home internet with this device. The device is fast and holds connection well; however, it seems that it will not charge and run while the battery is in. In order for me to use this as my primary internet device it needs to be able to run entirely off of the AC adapter, but instead it would wear down the battery, then shutoff and charge. I still need to try to use it without the battery in it at all. I'm not sure if it will work or not in that case. I put my iPhone 5 nano-sim (with a nano-regular sim adapter) in this device, and was able to use my grandfathered unlimited data plan without issue (which is something that Verizon said WAS possible -- this is possible because of the deal they made when the purchased the 700Mhz spectrum for LTE I believe). Side note: Streaming Hulu for about 3 hours from my PS3 off of this device consumed about 3gb of data (which is fine if you have the unlimited data plan).Read full review
As a Canadian I had a few problems using the unit in the USA while I travel. The Online Verizon site does not allow you to use a Canadian Credit Card to pay time for your device. Only other optipn was to use prepaid gift cards that you can get at Target etc. The device works well however. Drops out occasionally at remote locations, but aside from that it works good. The new firmware fixed a few outstnading issues. I am happy with the device.
I purchased this to use with my tablet for 4G internet service without having to drain my cell phone battery by tethering. Seems to get a strong reliable internet connection, have even been able to connect to my works VPN and soft phone services while on the go. Wish it had a longer lasting battery, the ability to view data usage from it's screen, and a micro SD slot for media server purposes like some of the ATT units but considering it is the second best model Verizon sells it has my vote of confidence. For those that have read negative reviews, the firmware updates have fixed most of the issues. Can now USB tether the device, also can charge on computer and use at the same time without a charge only cable.
I purchased the Novatel MiFi 5410L and a Samsung SCH-LC11 for my home in a fringe area where Verizon provided the only internet access of all carriers. The Samsung signal was much stronger than the Novatel unit. This is very important using VoIP where you have to have a good upload signal as well as download. In a typical comparison test I made with 4G, the Samsung obtained an upload of 3.5 mb where the Novatel barely reached 1 mb. Not sure why but I repeated the test many times. The download signal was also much better. These were standard test using Speakeasy.
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