Cheap $20 a month Stand Alone Unlimited Rural Internet through AT&T Wireless

[coldsteelva]

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I have tried every combo that makes any sense to me.
I can get to the need help signing in and it asks for zip code ,enter that and back to the original screen.

Going to have to call ATT and am dreading doing that:laughing::confused2:

To create a new online account you should only need the Mobley phone number (from wifimanager) OR your account number plus zip code.

 

[sd455dan]

To create a new online account you should only need the Mobley phone number (from wifimanager) OR your account number plus zip code.

i wish... ATT fixed it but had to generate a temporary # just got it fixed but took 2 tries.
partly my fault because when they sent the temp #, the 2 emails that were sent the titles were reversed and of course I only opened the one the rep told me to.
only took 2 reps this time:laughing:
Only question I have now is the account says 2 days left in bill cycle??

 

[davrow]

Only question I have now is the account says 2 days left in bill cycle??

It appears they start the billing cycle 3 days after activation. Why? No one, including AT&T staff, know.

I just got an email... I owe them $47.01 for my first 2 days, but there is no bill on the AT&T website so I don't know what it is for.

I assume it is for a prorated $2.01 plus $45.00 activation fee. Which I was told would be zero.

Have I mentioned how much I dislike doing business with AT&T? :mur:

 

[sd455dan]

It appears they start the billing cycle 3 days after activation. Why? No one, including AT&T staff, know.

I just got an email... I owe them $47.01 for my first 2 days, but there is no bill on the AT&T website so I don't know what it is for.

I assume it is for a prorated $2.01 plus $45.00 activation fee. Which I was told would be zero.

Have I mentioned how much I dislike doing business with AT&T? :mur:

Well that makes sense...

Had to unload hay today and left the Mobley on, get back and look at the lights and the connect light is off.
I try all the basic trouble shooting steps and after a few minutes come to the conclusion that THEY HAVE TURNED OFF my access?!!!:banghead:ullinghair:

I call again and the first person says I can't discuss anything with you and without another word transfers me to the fraud unit... after another 45 minutes of questions They finally believe I am the actual customer and RE- activate the service. I got a bit hot this time... this outfit is unbelievable... They bumped my blood pressure up about 40 points - Now hows that for great customer service...

 

[sodamo]

AT&T sure makes everyone work hard for $20/mon!!!!

 

[zimy]

AT&T made me answer the questions before they would even ship mine, guess they didn't believe I was a legit customer from the git go

Seems the only way to avoid being asked all the questions is activate in person at AT&T store, but that has its own issues with clueless staff on how to even activate it.

Seems to me the easiest way to get done is activate online and just assume your eventually going to have to answer some verification questions.

 

[Dutch445]

even with the "no sleep" setting, i am still getting the Mobley going dead after a night or day of no usage.
quick unplug and replug back in and and everything connects fine.

my speeds are still good, with the unit hanging in a window!
anywhere from 8 to 18 mps

 

[Xfaxman]

even with the "no sleep" setting, i am still getting the Mobley going dead after a night or day of no usage.
quick unplug and replug back in and and everything connects fine.

my speeds are still good, with the unit hanging in a window!
anywhere from 8 to 18 mps

Did you try picking it up and lightly shaking it?

 

[Dutch445]

no, i have looked at it and both green lights were still on. when i get time i'll give a shake, but
really if i have to do that it's just as easy to unplug.

 

[Xfaxman]

On mine the lights were out, pick it up and move it up and down a little, the lights came back on and it was operational.

You could put it on a timer that would power it off for a while when not being used.

Or this type switch:

 

[kcflhrc]

So I just inquired about this with ATT. The $20 unlimited is only if you add the ZTE to an existing plan. Is that how everyone else understood this?

 

[techman]

So I just inquired about this with ATT. The $20 unlimited is only if you add the ZTE to an existing plan. Is that how everyone else understood this?

No

Many have signed up with a new plan for $20

You need to specify the connected car plan. I have a couple of co-workers that have signed up for the plan.

paul

 

[kcflhrc]

No

Many have signed up with a new plan for $20

You need to specify the connected car plan. I have a couple of co-workers that have signed up for the plan.

paul

Yes sir, I just found the Connected Car Option, unfortunately the units are out of stock. I'm paying $85 a month for my rural internet, this looks like a good option.

 

[ClydeMaui]

Anyone know where to buy a Mobley, I have searched for hours trying to find one in stock. Or is there something different that we can use the 20.00 monthly plan with?

 

[Xfaxman]

Anyone know where to buy a Mobley, I have searched for hours trying to find one in stock. ------------------------

Call Best Buy Home office, see if they can locate one, there should be some somewhere.

 

[zimy]

Anyone know where to buy a Mobley, I have searched for hours trying to find one in stock. Or is there something different that we can use the 20.00 monthly plan with?

If you click the link on the first page of my post to DSL they had this website linked.

ABC warehouse
Mobile Hotspot Device with Connect 5 wifi devices at ABC Warehouse - Online Store

I have never heard of this place but looks like they have it, looks like its in Michigan.

 

[aeblank]

I got mine from Best Buy. People have ordered them off ebay (from best buy) as well.
I paid $100 for mine, but at $45-$50 savings every month, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that it's worth it.

Also, I shot well above my 22GB (having it less than a week, woot!) and noticed no ill effects / slowdowns. Only the random speed variations that I always have seen.

Waiting on the hardware that'll let me connect my wired network, then I can suspend my expensive/limited plan.

THANKS GUYS!

 

[BigBlue1]

I got that T-Mobile branded Asus AC-1900 wifi router to tether the Mobley to. Man that thing is powerful. My prior router, a ~5 year old Belkin AC1200 doesn't have nearly the range. I noticed yesterday when I was outside mowing the yard about 200' from the house my phone was still on wifi. Tethering works great with the Mobley and I found a spot to put it a little higher up that gets me better signal. Getting into the 30Mb/s range at times now, although it was down to under 10 this morning. Not complaining at all since we've lived with 1-4 Mb/s DSL for over a year here.

ETA: I think the Mobley must have switched over to a different cell tower. I restarted it and it is back to almost 35Mb/s now.

Rob

 

[zimy]

I got that T-Mobile branded Asus AC-1900 wifi router to tether the Mobley to. Man that thing is powerful. My prior router, a ~5 year old Belkin AC1200 doesn't have nearly the range. I noticed yesterday when I was outside mowing the yard about 200' from the house my phone was still on wifi. Tethering works great with the Mobley and I found a spot to put it a little higher up that gets me better signal. Getting into the 30Mb/s range at times now, although it was down to under 10 this morning. Not complaining at all since we've lived with 1-4 Mb/s DSL for over a year here.

Rob

Been real happy with ours also, placed the mobley on timer we remembered we already had for Christmas lights and haven't had an issue with the mobley being offline since. We set to power off everyday for 15 minutes at 02:00 am. We are powering off just the mobley, router is staying on and reconnecting automatically.

 

[Xfaxman]

For checking download speed I recommend fast.com, it only shows download, but takes less than thirty seconds, depending on the speed.

From inside the house, here is one of the worst and the best:

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