jefbal99 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 the novatel 500 is now $0 on sprint website with 2/y contract, last I saw it was originally $50. I just got one (on contract) for $0 from Sprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaryTheLabelGuy Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I've seen a few people talk about getting the MSL code for the MiFi 500 (to be able to change LTE options, but I can't figure out how to retrieve this code. Can somebody please point me in the correct direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmiw Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I've seen a few people talk about getting the MSL code for the MiFi 500 (to be able to change LTE options, but I can't figure out how to retrieve this code. Can somebody please point me in the correct direction? You'll have to call Sprint to get the MSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowitall526 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I activated my Mifi 500 today. No LTE yet here for me. But, I'm really impressed at how much better it seems to perform than my Mifi 4082. That one would randomly disconnect all the time. This one has been connected for almost 12 hours and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexgencpu Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) This seems like an awesome deal for those weary about signing a contract and want to give this thing a go! http://www.freedompop.com/LTEhotspot Edited August 6, 2013 by nexgencpu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansltx Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 This seems like an awesome deal for those weary about signing a contract and want to give this thing a go! http://www.freedompop.com/LTEhotspot I'm trying to order this, but it looks like I'm in an indeterminate state with FreedomPop. Fired off a support request to figure out what's going on. Hopefully the issue will get sorted out soon; though this device doesn't seem to be on par with the Zing RF-wise, it is tri-band, it doesn't have the ping penalty, and no contract/cheap plans/$150 for the device sound excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Mine shipped in late yesterday and I got it up and running, good signal and speed. Can't wait to drop it off to my parents at the campground this weekend. Hopefully it will hold LTE for them or find some SMR LTE in West Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kineticman Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Looks like you can buy the Mifi 500 off-contract for $250 from LetsTalk http://www.letstalk.com/cell-phones/productdetail.htm?prId=42048 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedub Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Looks like you can buy the Mifi 500 off-contract for $250 from LetsTalk http://www.letstalk.com/cell-phones/productdetail.htm?prId=42048 yes, but has anyone successfully activated this device on a new service without be required to use a 2 year contract? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlodish345 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 hello all i have just gone through the settings and frequencies for the novatel hotspot and its missing the 850 megahertz for verizon roaming on cdma andy reason why this is missing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 hello all i have just gone through the settings and frequencies for the novatel hotspot and its missing the 850 megahertz for verizon roaming on cdma andy reason why this is missing ? I'm pretty sure it doesn't support 850. Only 3G 1900/800, LTE 1900/800/2500-2600. You don't really want a Hotspot roaming. Racks up hella charges to Sprint. EDIT: Confirmed no 850 http://eguides.sprint.com/support/eguides/novatelmifi500/index.html#novatel_mifi_500_ug/product_specifications.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlodish345 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 so no verizon 850 roaming ? hmm then why did it display roaming on sprint coverage map.. * shrugs* ih well thank you for helping to confirm for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 so no verizon 850 roaming ? hmm then why did it display roaming on sprint coverage map.. * shrugs* ih well thank you for helping to confirm for me There is Sprint Roaming Coverage for voice and data on phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlodish345 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 hmm do they charge for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 hmm do they charge for that Yes. That's one of the main reasons Sprint is building a better network to reduce roaming charges. Every time you Roam on another carrier, whether it be voice or data, your carrier has to pay that carrier for your usage at an agreed rate. Sidenote: If you're looking for a response, it helps to quote the text you're responding to, otherwise the person you're addressing has no clue you asked something else. We receive a notification if you quote our text. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlodish345 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes. That's one of the main reasons Sprint is building a better network to reduce roaming charges. Every time you Roam on another carrier, whether it be voice or data, your carrier has to pay that carrier for your usage at an agreed rate. Sidenote: If you're looking for a response, it helps to quote the text you're responding to, otherwise the person you're addressing has no clue you asked something else. We receive a notification if you quote our text. Thank you for the tip and wont they build out new towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Thank you for the tip and wont they build out new towers Eventually yes, but that requires additional planning and scoping. Right now all the focus is on upgrading the current network, then adding the newly acquired Clearwire spectrum to NV. Today's post has been brought to you by Sprint, the letters GN and the number 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlodish345 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Eventually yes, but that requires additional planning and scoping. Right now all the focus is on upgrading the current network, then adding the newly acquired Clearwire spectrum to NV. Today's post has been brought to you by Sprint, the letters GN and the number 2. so when its done won't they expand their native foot print Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 so when its done won't they expand their native foot print They'll do that during or after NV 2.0. Today's post has been brought to you by Sprint, the letters GN and the number 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlodish345 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 They'll do that during or after NV 2.0. Today's post has been brought to you by Sprint, the letters GN and the number 2. so in network vision 2.0 they will add new towers in new markets and deploy their spectrum there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COZisBack Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 so in network vision 2.0 they will add new towers in new markets and deploy their spectrum there Maybe. Depends on what Son and Hesse decide. May not be until 3.0. Today's post has been brought to you by Sprint, the letters GN and the number 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danlodish345 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Maybe. Depends on what Son and Hesse decide. May not be until 3.0. Today's post has been brought to you by Sprint, the letters GN and the number 2. so when do you think nv 3.0 will happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuhfhrh Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Looks like you can buy the Mifi 500 off-contract for $250 from LetsTalk http://www.letstalk.com/cell-phones/productdetail.htm?prId=42048 http://www.ebay.com/itm/161121088425 Also, the Netgear USB Modem http://www.ebay.com/itm/Netgear-341U-USB-Modem-/251349235291?pt=US_Mobile_Broadband_Devices&hash=item3a8594f65b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansltx Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 See the FreedomPop thread for my impressions of the MiFi 500. Not as configurable as the Netgear Zing, but no ping penalty either (though routing through the West Coast is just as bad...trying to fix that sooner rather than later). The little corridor where I tend to be doesn't have TD-LTE live yet but maybe soon... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Is anyone that has this device also having LTE issues like the people that have the LG G2 and the Nexus 5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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