Just had an Internet learning experience!

[canamjhb]

I learned something new from a friend yesterday about internet access. I'm in a motel with very poor wi-fi and it is usually non-existent in the evenings when the place is full. I now know that I can use my phone as an internet hot spot and get good service. Sometimes us old dogs really can learn something new...

 

[racoon]

I learned something new from a friend yesterday about internet access. I'm in a motel with very poor wi-fi and it is usually non-existent in the evenings when the place is full. I now know that I can use my phone as an internet hot spot and get good service. Sometimes us old dogs really can learn something new...

I hope you have an unlimited data plan for your phone.

 

[canamjhb]

I hope you have an unlimited data plan for your phone.

Not unlimited. I start each month with 10 GBs. Been monitoring my usage and it is very minimal. But so is my computer time.

 

[racoon]

Not unlimited. I start each month with 10 GBs. Been monitoring my usage and it is very minimal. But so is my computer time.

I upgraded my phone service to include Unlimited Data when I bought my 2023 Honda Ridgeline.
It has Apple CarPlay, which uses phone data for some functions.
Now that Apple CarPlay is working on my Spyder, I'm glad I upgraded.

 

[Cobranut]

Beware. Most providers limit hotspot data even if you have unlimited mobile data.
I wouldn't want to get home and find I had a $3000 phone bill.

 

[racoon]

Beware. Most providers limit hotspot data even if you have unlimited mobile data.
I wouldn't want to get home and find I had a $3000 phone bill.

I just checked my plan, and Unlimited Data means an unlimited amount of data.

The only caveat is that when using my iPhone as a hotspot, after a certain amount of data usage via the hotspot, the speed of the data transfer is throttled until the next billing period.

 

[hogmemberisold]

I just checked my plan, and Unlimited Data means an unlimited amount of data.

The only caveat is that when using my iPhone as a hotspot, after a certain amount of data usage via the hotspot, the speed of the data transfer is throttled until the next billing period.

I'd say that is the way most plans are set up. I've used ours a few different times when the home internet would go out and I looked into using the hotspot. Good to have a backup for sure!

 

[canamjhb]

I went into the phone store on Monday to get clarification on what I have and the potential for extra costs. Most plans have unlimited data... BUT the amount of high speed data is a fixed amount. When that is used up, then all you get is slow speed data until your monthly plan renews. Except in my case, I have what's called a pre-paid plan. When my high speed data is used up it just quits working. I can then call to have additional data added (for additional cost). But since I pre-pay my account, they cannot charge me for something I haven't paid for. Then the sales guy tried to get me to "upgrade" my account to get more data. Told me it would only cost me about 50 bucks monthly. Told him "no thanks", I'm happy with my 30 dollar a month plan and it's working out just fine for me... Always something new to learn.