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Name: AT&T - Unite Explore 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
Brand: AT&T
SKU: 5073100
Price: 199.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (40 reviews)

AT&T - Unite Explore 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

Model:: 6005A; |
SKU:: 5073100

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QuestionWhy is this item listed as No-Contract BUT the price of $49.99 requires a 2 year contract commitment? Please confirm this item is a NO-CONTRACT device or please remove the term "No-Contract" in the Item Description.
Asked 9 years ago by CrownValley.
- Answer I will try to separate this out as someone who definitely does not want to be back on a contract regardless of the fact that My carrier is doing quite well right now. They may do lousy (again) and I will be stuck (again). I have decided to purchase the unit outright at the 199.99 price ( what they referred to as "Unactivated device" equals no contract as You are buying and activating Your Own device with Your carrier but without a contract as opposed to getting it for "only" 49.99 by signing up for a two year contract with Your carrier if that is Your choice.)
  Answered 8 years ago by ironspoke
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QuestionIt this item able to be connected to a unlimited data plan through AT&T? Or do you have to purchase a separate package to use it?
Asked 9 years ago by Chris.
- Answer No. You must purchase a separate data plan for the Explore and it will NOT be unlimited. These plans can get expensive depending on the amount of data that you need each month. I pay more than $400/month for an AT&T plan with 100GB of data each month. That allows me to work from home 40+ hours/week, but it does NOT provide enough data to stream Netflix or other video services to devices in my home.
  Answered 8 years ago by RickC
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Questioncan this device be used with any GSM network, such as Cricket, a subsidiary of AT&T? In other words is this "locked" or is it unlocked?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes you can use it on any GSM network such as Cricket and the others like them. It is not unlocked. It is locked via the IMEI, you can go to AT&T's website to ask for an unlock. https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/request/#/unlockstep1 If you aren't an AT&T wireless customer, click no and follow the instructions. Once you are approved, att will send you an unlock code for you to use along with the instructions.
  Answered 8 years ago by Bucklabee
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QuestionWill this hot spot work with a I-pad.
Asked 8 years ago by Electron81.
- Answer Yes, this model is compatible with iPads.
  Answered 8 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionIf you pay $199 for the retail price do you have to continue paying after that?
Asked 8 years ago by Austin.
- Answer No, $199.99 is the full retail price you pay, pay it once and it is yours to keep. If you were to buy it for $49.99 then you would have to be on a two year contract until the contractual obligation is fulfilled.
  Answered 8 years ago by Pencknia
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QuestionAre you able to stream with this device? ex. online gaming and/or watch Netflix without the delay?
Asked 8 years ago by tmh2015.
- Answer If -- and only if -- you have a very, very strong 4G LTE signal, you will be able to stream content without delay. However, you must pay for every GB of data that you use with this device and stream using a LOT of data. Be sure that you understand your data needs clearly before you purchase a data plan. For example, if you stream one HD Netflix movie every night for a month, you could require as much as 100GB of data each month. A 100GB data plan from AT&T costs about $400/month. If you purchase a plan and go over, the overage charges will pile up quickly -- $15-20/GB depending on your base plan. My advice? Be very careful streaming content using ANY device over a mobile connection UNLESS you have an unlimited data plan. BE ADVISED THAT, CURRENTLY, AT&T WILL NOT SELL YOU AN UNLIMITED DATA PLAN FOR THIS DEVICE.
  Answered 8 years ago by RickC
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Questionit says 2yr contract 49.99. Does that mean 49.99 a month and how much data, I want to use it with my laptop not my phone.
Asked 8 years ago by jake.
- Answer 2 year contract and the price of $49.99 that price is what you pay for the device as long as you fulfill the 2 year contract. You will also be paying a monthly access charge of 40 dollars during the 2 years. Once the contract fulfillment is complete, the access charge goes down to 20 dollars a month. The data is how much you are paying; starting off with 5GB for 60 dollars for a data connect account that is only for the hotspot network device. If you want more GB then you will have to switch to mobile share advantage. You can use the device with your laptop and any other device that has a built-in wi-fi radio or external wi-fi antenna. Note: If you cancel the contract before the due Month and year, you will be paying $150.00 ontop of the $49.99 (199.99 the total cost for out of/non-contract for the device) and early termination fee.
  Answered 8 years ago by Teumia
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QuestionDo I have to have internet service with this device?
Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Mine works anywhere I have phone service, there is no internet at my house so we use the mobile hotspot for our internet
  Answered 7 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionWhy does this say no contract but then It says 2 year activation required for $49.99 price?
Asked 9 years ago by MsBonquiqui.
- Answer No contract price is $199, 2-year contract price is $49.
  Answered 8 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionI only use a mac laptop for dish tv,and high speed internet. I sell on ebay and need speed to send pictures. will this work? Thanks jim
Asked 7 years ago by macktack30.
- Answer This device will provide you with Internet service and allow you to connect your computer and/or other devices to it. Once on the Internet, you will be able to do all of the things you want to do - stream, upload, download, etc - provided you have appropriate service with this device. Purchase this device and then go on eBay and get an unlimited plan from AT&T.
  Answered 7 years ago by HateToRegister
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QuestionIs that Unlimited data
Asked 8 years ago by Tony.
- Answer It does not come with unlimited data, no hotspot device does.
  Answered 8 years ago by Heglabeb
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QuestionCan I use this with a nest camera?
Asked 7 years ago by Tyler.
- Answer Yes you can. I run Toku and kids ipods in the RV. I would recommend having unlimited though. seven with unlimited you are throttled.
  Answered 6 years ago by WebmasterLC
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QuestionCan I connect this to my wifi and use with a nest camera?
Asked 7 years ago by Tyler.
- Answer Tyler this device IS wifi! Do you mean can you connect your Nest camera to this device? Absolutely.
  Answered 7 years ago by HateToRegister
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QuestionDoes it have unlimited gb ?
Asked 7 years ago by Jay.
- Answer Please see the answers above regarding unlimited data. Data is measured by gb.
  Answered 7 years ago by Derrick
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QuestionDoes this unit have a source for external antenna for use in vehicle 100% of the time?
Asked 7 years ago by Lombz1234.
- Answer Yes, this unit has an external antenna port.
  Answered 7 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionHow do I get the plan
Asked 7 years ago by Scooterladydebrahannon.
- Answer you go thru your carrier. It will ask for your cell number.
  Answered 7 years ago by Steffie
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QuestionWhen you purchase data does it expires in a month if you have not used your laptop?
Asked 7 years ago by Rick.
- Answer Yes, it does expire UNLESS you have an unlimited plan.
  Answered 7 years ago by HateToRegister
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QuestionWell if i buy this with 2 years contract am i get the data with it and if yes how many GB every months thanks
Asked 7 years ago by Mhw.
- Answer I have the unlimited plan, we used over 200GB last month. Probably will depend on the plan you choose on what GB that will be available
  Answered 7 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionCan I purchase this device outright and get a AT&T prepaid unlimited data plan?
Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I purchased my outright for around $200. Not sure about a prepaid plan, but I have no contract on my unlimited plan. I just pay as I go, no money means no data
  Answered 7 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionHow long is the warranty on the Unite Explore? And who honors it . . . AT&T or Bestbuy or Netgear?
Asked 7 years ago by clementine.
- Answer Typically, you can return a defective item to Best Buy within the first 14 to 30 days, depending on the product, if it is defective. After that, you typically have a manufacturer's warranty provided by the manufacturer. In this case that is Netgear. AT&T only provides the SERVICE. If you purchase an AT&T insurance plan, you might have additional options through their third party insurer. The warranty is typically a year for most products. Also, if you purchase using certain credit cards, those credit cards typically also provide an extended warranty period. Call the provider of the card you use to find out more.
  Answered 7 years ago by HateToRegister
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AT&T - Unite Explore 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

Q: QuestionWhy is this item listed as No-Contract BUT the price of $49.99 requires a 2 year contract commitment? Please confirm this item is a NO-CONTRACT device or please remove the term "No-Contract" in the Item Description.

Q: QuestionIt this item able to be connected to a unlimited data plan through AT&T? Or do you have to purchase a separate package to use it?

Q: Questioncan this device be used with any GSM network, such as Cricket, a subsidiary of AT&T? In other words is this "locked" or is it unlocked?

Q: QuestionWill this hot spot work with a I-pad.

Q: QuestionIf you pay $199 for the retail price do you have to continue paying after that?

Q: QuestionAre you able to stream with this device? ex. online gaming and/or watch Netflix without the delay?

Q: Questionit says 2yr contract 49.99. Does that mean 49.99 a month and how much data, I want to use it with my laptop not my phone.

Q: QuestionDo I have to have internet service with this device?

Q: QuestionWhy does this say no contract but then It says 2 year activation required for $49.99 price?

Q: QuestionI only use a mac laptop for dish tv,and high speed internet. I sell on ebay and need speed to send pictures. will this work? Thanks jim

Q: QuestionIs that Unlimited data

Q: QuestionCan I use this with a nest camera?

Q: QuestionCan I connect this to my wifi and use with a nest camera?

Q: QuestionDoes it have unlimited gb ?

Q: QuestionDoes this unit have a source for external antenna for use in vehicle 100% of the time?

Q: QuestionHow do I get the plan

Q: QuestionWhen you purchase data does it expires in a month if you have not used your laptop?

Q: QuestionWell if i buy this with 2 years contract am i get the data with it and if yes how many GB every months thanks

Q: QuestionCan I purchase this device outright and get a AT&T prepaid unlimited data plan?

Q: QuestionHow long is the warranty on the Unite Explore? And who honors it . . . AT&T or Bestbuy or Netgear?

QuestionWhy is this item listed as No-Contract BUT the price of $49.99 requires a 2 year contract commitment? Please confirm this item is a NO-CONTRACT device or please remove the term "No-Contract" in the Item Description.

QuestionIt this item able to be connected to a unlimited data plan through AT&T? Or do you have to purchase a separate package to use it?

Questioncan this device be used with any GSM network, such as Cricket, a subsidiary of AT&T? In other words is this "locked" or is it unlocked?

QuestionWill this hot spot work with a I-pad.

QuestionIf you pay $199 for the retail price do you have to continue paying after that?

QuestionAre you able to stream with this device? ex. online gaming and/or watch Netflix without the delay?

Questionit says 2yr contract 49.99. Does that mean 49.99 a month and how much data, I want to use it with my laptop not my phone.

QuestionDo I have to have internet service with this device?

QuestionWhy does this say no contract but then It says 2 year activation required for $49.99 price?

QuestionI only use a mac laptop for dish tv,and high speed internet. I sell on ebay and need speed to send pictures. will this work? Thanks jim

QuestionIs that Unlimited data

QuestionCan I use this with a nest camera?

QuestionCan I connect this to my wifi and use with a nest camera?

QuestionDoes it have unlimited gb ?

QuestionDoes this unit have a source for external antenna for use in vehicle 100% of the time?

QuestionHow do I get the plan

QuestionWhen you purchase data does it expires in a month if you have not used your laptop?

QuestionWell if i buy this with 2 years contract am i get the data with it and if yes how many GB every months thanks

QuestionCan I purchase this device outright and get a AT&T prepaid unlimited data plan?

QuestionHow long is the warranty on the Unite Explore? And who honors it . . . AT&T or Bestbuy or Netgear?