Does Verizon have Wi-Fi hotspots?

Hotspot data is basically wireless data from the mobile plan that you have subscribed to that gives you a chance to use your mobile device as a Wi-Fi source for all your other devices.

Currently, Verizon offers approximately 8 wireless phone plans that allow you to use either 5G or 4G LTE hotspots on your mobile devices at no additional charges. Generally, Verizon mobile hotspots let you connect all your other devices to the internet through a Jetpack standalone modem or your smartphone. As you make use of Verizon hotspots, you need to understand that there is a limit on data that is being used by tethered devices and there is the possibility that it can go over this restriction pretty fast if you aren’t so careful.

So, what exactly are the mobile hotspots offered by Verizon and how do they work?

A mobile hotspot simply gives you a chance to use your smartphone as a kind of Wi-Fi connection that you can carry around everywhere you wish to go, and anytime that you are able to establish a stable signal, then there is internet connectivity for all your other devices, for example, your laptop, another smartphone, a gaming console or a tablet. This is known as tethering and the connection can also be established via a standalone hotspot device, which is referred to as a Jetpack by Verizon. Either way, Verizon hotspots provide you with extra network flexibility by sharing your mobile data and with the fast and reliable speeds of 5G, wherever it is available.

Which are the most ideal Verizon mobile hotspot plans that you can use?

As mentioned earlier, Verizon offers 8 wireless plans that give you a chance to seamlessly use 5G or 4G LTE hotspots on your mobile device at no extra costs. The only shortcoming is that this plan is not available for new accounts. The plans include;

In the event that you end up exceeding these specified data caps, you will notice that the Verizon internet speeds slow down significantly to about 600 Kbps for the rest of your billing cycle. When this happens, you will get a notification requesting whether you would want to purchase extra data which is often 5GB extra, for about $15 with shared data plans. For the 5G Jetpack, you would need to pay $35 for unlimited plans. If you want to use the Jetpack standalone device, you have the option of using the Jetpack MiFi 8800L which would run you for either $199.99 up front or $8.33 every month for 2 years.

If you have a shared data plan, you will find that there is a $10 monthly line access fee and if you have an unlimited phone plan you can add the Jetpack for approximately $20 every month.

Can Any of the Verizon mobile hotspot plan replace your home internet?

Well, there is the possibility that you can. This actually comes in handy when you have very limited access to internet connectivity, for example, when you are in rural areas. In this case, two things come into play, how much you would want to do when online and how fast you would want your internet speeds will be. If you want to use your internet for light bandwidth applications such as streaming music, reading emails and going through some YouTube videos, then a mobile hotspot would work pretty well for you and serve as a great replacement for your home internet. If you are invested in heavy-duty applications such as streaming HD or 4K movies and videoconferencing then, Verizon’s mobile hotspot may not be enough to replace your home internet.

So, howcan you set up your Verizon Mobile hotspot?

If you are using an Apple iPhone, you need to go to your phones settings. Click on the cellular option and then set up a personal hotspot. If you get a notification bar that asks you to set up the set up, you can go to the My Verizon app, contact Verizon or My Verizon online to add-on charge or make the required plan.

If you have an Android phone, you would need to go to the settings and then click on the network and internet option. Once you have done this, you can select the hotspot and tethering option then select the Wi-Fi hotspot option and then move the slider towards Bluetooth tethering. Once you have done this successfully, you can set up your mobile devices to connect like in any other Wi-Fi network.

Conclusion

Any Verizon hotspot can be quite useful for all your network, telecommunication and entertainment needs, whether it makes internet service smoother in your home with very limited means or allows you to access the internet remotely. All you need to do is keep track of your limits.

FAQs

1. Can Verizon replace your home internet?

Yes, it can, but this entirely depends on what you are using your data for.

2. Can Verizon hotspot streaming Netflix?

It may not be the best option.