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In the past I announced that I was forced to take the latest upgrade OS but I still have free wireless tethering. On Saturday, for the first time I tried to use the tethering while away on a trip and got a popup stating that my wireless tethering is no longer free. It can be reactivated by going to my account and and adding it to my monthly bill for $30 a month.
So, it looks like my tethering days are over with the Thunderbolt. I will now re-examine options for wireless tethering for my ipad. Absent any good solutions, I will consider upgrading my 5 spot to an LTE version. I already pay for that so just need to upgrade to LTE.
My requirements are wireless tethering and I want an optional LTE capability. Don't need more than one IP at a time but two would be convenient at times.
So, it looks like my tethering days are over with the Thunderbolt. I will now re-examine options for wireless tethering for my ipad. Absent any good solutions, I will consider upgrading my 5 spot to an LTE version. I already pay for that so just need to upgrade to LTE.
My requirements are wireless tethering and I want an optional LTE capability. Don't need more than one IP at a time but two would be convenient at times.
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You remind of a guy I used to work with.... He could read 99 reviews for a product, all great, but that one person who had something negative to say (and usually user-error related) would stop him dead in his tracks. Needless to say, he looked at and considered a LOT of things and NEVER committed !!
You remind of a guy I used to work with.... He could read 99 reviews for a product, all great, but that one person who had something negative to say (and usually user-error related) would stop him dead in his tracks. Needless to say, he looked at and considered a LOT of things and NEVER committed !!
I'm nothing like that! I read the reviews and evaluate the risk / reward. I consider inside and outside the box. I have too much experience with failure of fanboy claims made and am not one to ignore that one negative review if the complaint is typical of what I might run into. But in a case of a limitation that will not likely affect me, I go for it.
What matters most to me is that in the end, I am happy with what I end up with. But, I will continue to follow the developments as having a free wifi tethering for LTE that doesn't cripple other unrelated device capability is still an ultimate goal.
Got the new MiFi Verizon device activated today. It was not so easy because I tried to activate during one of 3 days the 4G LTE service was down. As expected the wait time to speak to a tech CSR was long, about 3 minutes! Normally they pick right up. Anyway I did the transfer online at 9AM and it didn't register until 3PM, after 2 tech support calls to see if it got stuck. The CSR's were very helpful in checking the status during the day. Once I got activated, I checked speed and got 14.12MBS down and 12.2 up. Was able to access sling box HD channel on ipad and Netflix HD on the laptop and a second sling adapter on HD channel all about 20ft from the MiFi. The MiFi gets a bit warm but sustained those three IP's for a half hour test with no buffering or frame drops.
Negative comment- The charger is a bit awkward in physical design. Most modern chargers have prongs that fold away and the basic box is low profile but this one is not making packing in an ipad carrying case awkward. I will test some other chargers to see if any of those better designs will work. Uses a micro USB charge connection. Comes with a USB adapter cable but a warning says not for charging, just for firmware updates.
Since I called CSRs today, I got a call back requesting my survey on Verizon performance. When asked whether I had any suggestions for improving satisfaction, I suggested they drop extra charges for wifi tethering for LTE. Just tier the usage per Gb like they do and that would be fair.
Normally they pick right up. Anyway I did the transfer online at 9AM and it didn't register until 3PM, after 2 tech support calls to see if it got stuck. The CSR's were very helpful in checking the status during the day. Once I got activated, I checked speed and got 14.12MBS down and 12.2 up. Was able to access sling box HD channel on ipad and Netflix HD on the laptop and a second sling adapter on HD channel all about 20ft from the MiFi. The MiFi gets a bit warm but sustained those three IP's for a half hour test with no buffering or frame drops. Negative comment- The charger is a bit awkward in physical design. Most modern chargers have prongs that fold away and the basic box is low profile but this one is not making packing in an ipad carrying case awkward. I will test some other chargers to see if any of those better designs will work. Uses a micro USB charge connection. Comes with a USB adapter cable but a warning says not for charging, just for firmware updates.
Since I called CSRs today, I got a call back requesting my survey on Verizon performance. When asked whether I had any suggestions for improving satisfaction, I suggested they drop extra charges for wifi tethering for LTE. Just tier the usage per Gb like they do and that would be fair.
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!
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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
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Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Schedule drops tomorrow. Mandatory mini camps in June. Hall of Fame game August 6th.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Really excited for this season with Kentucky having a new coach and some really exciting recruits. Probably won't last long, but here's hoping this season is great.
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They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
. Hated to see my dawgs go down but I still say being ranked #1 is a hex on you!
Yup, I agree, I'd rather be 2 or 3 till the last few weeks.They get cruel sometimes, very very cruel.
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