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

[zimy]

From the AT&T website:

Eligibility: Requires eligible vehicle, eligible aftermarket device and new or existing AT&T wireless account.

How much more will that cost?

This isn't pre-paid so if you don't have an att account will have to open one for this one device

 

[zimy]

Tried to purchase a Mobley from ATT online. During the checkout process they required my Social Security #. That was a deal breaker. :thumbdown:

Here is their explanation why they need SSN:

Your Social Security Number is required to make an online purchase at att.com/wireless. Please enter your Social Security number to proceed.

By providing your Social Security Number, you give credit check consent and reporting authorization as follows:

I authorize any person, or consumer or credit reporting agency to provide AT&T with any information it has on me or the entity on whose behalf I make this application. I authorize AT&T to (a) compile this information, (b) disclose my account information including my payment history and confidential information to credit reporting agencies or private credit reporting associations, and (c) periodically obtain and use my credit report and other credit information from any source in connection with AT&T's offering of wireless and other services. I understand that if I fail to fulfill the terms of my credit obligations under this Agreement, AT&T may report my failure to a credit reporting agency.

To learn more about how your personal information is used and securely stored, read our Privacy Policy.

If you would prefer to not disclose your Social Security Number, you may purchase GoPhone online or at an AT&T store.

Correct this isn't a pre-paid device, its postpaid so does require a credit check to open an account.

 

[zimy]

I ordered one yesterday. The plan was $20. Today it was canceled,said they can't confirm my identity. Have to go to store and show proof of identity.

That happened to me to but was able to answer some questions over the phone to prove my identity.

 

[Barry 1]

That happened to me to but was able to answer some questions over the phone to prove my identity.

They didn't give me that option.Whom did you call?? Customer service ??

 

[Soundguy]

Prove identity?

WTF?

I've never heard of such.. and we use verizon hotspots at work.

 

[zimy]

Prove identity?

WTF?

I've never heard of such.. and we use verizon hotspots at work.

Ya its some fraud prevention thing at&t does, I guess to prevent people from opening accounts in other peoples name

 

[zimy]

They didn't give me that option.Whom did you call?? Customer service ??

I called the number included in the email sent to me.

This is exact quote from my email.

"We ran into an issue and couldn't complete your order. Please contact us as soon as possible at 866.267.4510 so we can confirm your contact information."

When I called had to answer questions to verify my identity. It was all multiple choice stuff, like which street address did you formally reside, 1st street, pecan st or cottonwood st. , only one will be correct.

But if you don't want to do that over the phone you can always just do in person at an AT&T store or best buy, they just make you show a picture id.

 

[rekees4300]

Correct this isn't a pre-paid device, its postpaid so does require a credit check to open an account.

Maybe it would benefit ATT if they changed their SSN# requirement to something really radical like this - no SSN# required but when you fail to pay we will close your account. Can you imagine Amazon requiring a "credit check" to open an account! :rotfl:

 

[fordmantpw]

Maybe it would benefit ATT if they changed their SSN# requirement to something really radical like this - no SSN# required but when you fail to pay we will close your account. Can you imagine Amazon requiring a "credit check" to open an account! :rotfl:

How often does Amazon send you something before you pay for it? Exactly.

For those wanting to sign up for this, I went through Ebates when I purchased and got $150 back through Ebates. Add to that my $5/month credit on my bill, and it makes it a great deal! Basically, that means for 2 years of service, this thing is only going to cost me $275. Can't beat that for high speed unlimited internet that you can take with you!

If you aren't aware of what Ebates is, you get cash back for shopping online. You just use their link when purchasing and voila! Usually it's between 1% and 10% of purchase price, however places like AT&T have special deals for contracts and such. Click Here to check it out and sign up.

PS, yes, that is my referral link. If you sign up through another person, you both get credits for that too. I've 'earned' over $225 just for doing what I normally do.

 

[/pine]

How often does Amazon send you something before you pay for it? Exactly.

For those wanting to sign up for this, I went through Ebates when I purchased and got $150 back through Ebates. Add to that my $5/month credit on my bill, and it makes it a great deal! Basically, that means for 2 years of service, this thing is only going to cost me $275. Can't beat that for high speed unlimited internet that you can take with you!

If you aren't aware of what Ebates is, you get cash back for shopping online. You just use their link when purchasing and voila! Usually it's between 1% and 10% of purchase price, however places like AT&T have special deals for contracts and such. Click Here to check it out and sign up.

PS, yes, that is my referral link. If you sign up through another person, you both get credits for that too. I've 'earned' over $225 just for doing what I normally do.

You are not getting anything for "free"...they (ebates) is making money selling your personal information...they are making more money than they are paying you...there is no such thing as a free lunch...

 

[zimy]

Maybe it would benefit ATT if they changed their SSN# requirement to something really radical like this - no SSN# required but when you fail to pay we will close your account. Can you imagine Amazon requiring a "credit check" to open an account! :rotfl:

That's the definition of a prepaid account, you pay, you get service. This is postpaid, we give you service , next month you pay for the service. If you want to buy something on amazon and not pay for it first then you need an amazon credit card, which does require a credit check.

 

[fordmantpw]

You are not getting anything for "free"...they (ebates) is making money selling your personal information...they are making more money than they are paying you...there is no such thing as a free lunch...

I'm fine with that. If they want to sell my email address and home address, and pay me for it, more power to them. Thousands of other people get that information without giving me anything in return. Seriously, I can easily throw away my junk mail and my spam filter sorts out any crap from my email. It's not like I've given them my bank account or SSN or anything important.

 

[hawkeye08]

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

Says you can share on existing data plan, for $10 month or get connected car unlimited plan for $20 month. However,it says "unlimited talk and text plan starts at $20 per month for 300 MB data plus $10 access charge per month" . that's the shared plan. For connected car you get 22GB.

I have to assume they are checking ODB signals to ensure it is in a car.

I will not buy ZTE equipment. This is from mainland china, not Taiwan. Their equipment is questionable...

They only get power from the OBD connector. It does not pull data from the car.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

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

They only get power from the OBD connector. It does not pull data from the car.

How do you know?

 

[Soundguy]

Hey now what an idea... Get everyone to use these obd WiFi hotspots.

Let the govt or whoever tsp in.. Track vehicles.. Heck.. Add in a qualcom chip.. Transmit, etc.

And.. Turn your car off when they want to.

Possibilities are endless.

 

[zimy]

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

How do you know?

Says so in manual

Here is exactly what ZTE said.

The ZTE Mobley has no telematics interface with the OBD port and it cannot access any other pins outside of the power supply. Utilizing the OBD port delivers a semi-permanent solution that provides a more embedded Connected Car experience.

If your worried about them tracking your car though honestly unless you leave you cell phone at home they can do that already.... I believe its a 911 law to have phone transmit location.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Thanks, seems strange to have to stick it under your dash just for power, when my mifi I can power from anywhere.

 

[zimy]

Thanks, seems strange to have to stick it under your dash just for power, when my mifi I can power from anywhere.

They also sell USB plugs if you want to power it off a cell phone charger or USB battery bank. Ya mifi is a bit nicer but cost more and usually have to have phone service with them also.

|eBay link

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Verizon gave me my mifi at no cost, now I have it on my shared data plan at $10 month. If you don't have a share plan, the Mobly at $20 is a good deal.

 

[zimy]

Verizon gave me my mifi at no cost, now I have it on my shared data plan at $10 month. If you don't have a share plan, the Mobly at $20 is a good deal.

Ya I should have got the mobley free also, but didn't want a contract, now that I know I like the service should have done it. Oh well.

Grand kids watch netflix non stop on there tablets over here and boy does it eat data :-0

May have to ask them to slow up bit.



Also those asking about fee's this is straight off the att website bill