Just a little correction: Your speed shouldn’t necessarily halve going from one AP to another if they’re close by, but your PING WILL suffer. The best way to get around that is to connect your phone to your computer with USB, and then share the USB connection to the hotspot with ethernet from your computer TO your hotspot. That will give you the best ping possible but it will be shit compared to an actual wired cable/fiber connection.
Hey! Just wanted to say thanks! I live in a rural area and haven’t had real internet in like 2 years. Got visible on your recommendation and have been streaming all weekend. Best $25 I’ve ever spent.Works awesome.
Been using visible with a nano router for a month now. No issues so far. Hopefully they don't start capping the speed or change anything because so far it has worked great. We've used it for Netflix, gaming online, and for a laptop and haven't had any issues with speed unless multiple devices are being used at the same time.
@@preston8859 how were you able to get the visible sim card to work on the router? I guess I'm assuming that you have a sim compatible router, what is your set up?
@@kazzilla99 I use an old iPhone and connect the router to the hotspot. It’s pretty much like having WiFi in the house because as long as the phone stays on the hotspot stays connected to the router. Before, I’d have to connect my hotspot every time I wanted internet. The router makes it nice because it’s always on so you can leave things connected. I run security cameras, an echo dot, Xbox, and several other devices on it.
@@kazzilla99 I got a nano router on Amazon for $25 and with Visible my internet is basically $25/mo and works great. I even work from home sometimes with it and it does great for the majority of what I need to do. If you run multiple devices at the same time 2 setups would work better. I can run my laptop while the tv is streaming video in another room but it is a bit slower that way. Depends a lot on the area you’re in also. Visible service works great in my area though.
Took me a while to get the router ordered. Lots of bad vibes in the world right now, lot of bad things going on. -- but the wait is over! ☺ Thank you for your patience, ChriS.
I had a horrible experience with the T-Mobile mobile hotspot data service. When I first got it, I checked to see if it worked, and I was so happy that it did! It connected quickly, got onto 4G and I was able to access a website and it was quick! That's all I did in that moment. It was less than 5 minutes. Maybe even 2 minutes. I turned off the device, put it away in its box to save the data until I would actually need it. Some days later, I turned it back on, connected, but not even one website would load. All of the lights were on, indicating all was good. I checked the admin portal... and it was down to 2G! Seriously, I hadn't used the device at all for days and when I needed it most, it wouldn't work! I couldn't open even one web page. The salespeople at the T-Mobile store were just shamelessly trying to sell me something that doesn't work. It's impossible that in the 2 minutes I'd used it just to check that it worked that my data had gotten eaten up. Waste of money.
There are several ways to do it but it's complicated. What people did in the past was connect the old xbox by network wire to a computer's network wired port, the computer then connected to the wifi hotspot in the home. What you're essentially doing in this case is making it where computer is the router for the xbox while sharing it's wifi connection from the internet. Directions are similar but now with a twist of complexity. Things you'll need are a computer (charging cable if laptop), network cable, a phone to be used as a router, and a USB A to whatever cable that the phone charges from (ie older apple lightning and newer USB C). Other things you can add to this is portable/travel router with a network switch ports if you want to connect more than one device to the phone's network. What I think the cheapest way to do this is use an older computer with a network port you may have not being used currently, wipe the computer's operating system by doing a fresh install of windows (sorry I'm assuming you're a windows user). Get it setup but tell it to skip all internet connections for the moment. You can download window's install media for free from microsoft's website and you'll need at least an 8GB flash drive though I suggest might as well use a 32GB as they are more common and may even cost less. Get the phone you want to use for the data connection, go through the setup by telling it as much as possible you don't want to connect to internet now and "skip" most of the setup steps possible, and when done you'll need to go through it's menu to set it up as "USB tethering" after connecting the phone to the computer. This should now get the computer online, what you'll now need to do is go through microsoft's network sharing setup. This video will walk you through it though complicated it addresses what many don't which is that when the computer restarts or tries to hibernate it keeps the connection ongoing. ruclips.net/video/ivM7RaAA7zk/видео.html You can add a portable/travel router which will connect from it's incoming wan port to the computer thus freeing up all the other ports for other connections and of course provide wifi too, you will need to go through it's setup to address this but you want to get one that "clones" the mac address this way it appears all things connected to it are the same item (if you clone a printer's port then it thinks all device's is the printer). This part is optional.
There are a few important things you should know: 1) Visible throttles the hotspot to 5Mb which is plenty fast for HD streams but like all cell providers, they 2) limit streams to 480p which isn't the greatest quality on a TV larger than 26in, and 3) like all MVNOs, your speeds can be painfully slow during primetime tower usage because Verizon premium customers get priority.. If you live in a 5g area and you have a 5g device, that does not affect you. For the 5Mb hotspot throttle and 480p stream limitation, I have an easy solution. Get a GL-iNet N300 router so that you can configure the firewall to set the TTL value to 65 to bypass the 5Mb throttle. This model also contains VPN software at the router level to hide your connection to the streaming service providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, youtube, etc. If you are using a Windows laptop, Android TV, or any android device with root, you can use any router because these devices can easily change the TTL value so that by the time packets reach the Visible server, they are 64. Unfortunately Roku devices and smart TVs do not allow you to configure the TTL so you are limited to 5Mb speed. Also, smart TVs and Roku devices do not allow setting up a VPN so the TV / Roku device can never avoid the 480p stream limitation. The GL-iNet N300 is perfect for any 4g/5g cellular provider, not just Visible.
What's the advantage of purchasing the RAVpower Filehub? If I have an unlimited cell phone data plan on T-mobile, couldn't I just turn on my mobile hotspot and connect my laptop, TV, tablet, etc. to my mobile hotspot, and it would essentially do the same thing? What's the advantage of buying a separate phone through a separate data provider and a separate Filehub device? Does having the Filehub somehow boost the MBPS?
1. You can probably connect the mobile router in the video with the m1 mobile router. Setting>(Bridge connection) Only if both have ethernet port. 2. You can try putting visible SIM in m1 router.
I bought the Netgear nighthawk m1100 Will I be able to use that as a hotspot through visible and then connect my route power to it to get the multiple devices The router I bought is the unlocked version supposedly
If you have sprint in your area.. Google sprint hotspot 175 quarterly. It will lead to a membership plan that for up to 600 a year (500 after first yr) you get unlimited hotspot plus a hotspot unit. And its a real plan. Not a b.s. one. 600 a year for first year makes it 50 a month, or 40 something year after including the hotspot itself.
I know which one you're talking about. I've had bad experiences with Sprint service here. Despite getting phone service almost anywhere that my ATT friends DON'T, the data side was pretty terrible for me. -- do you use it? How has it worked for you?
@@tinosmo1 ping will be too high and you will constantly lag. Visible wireless is still fairly new so they don't have a bunch of towers like verizon and they run off of cloud based servers which if I'm correct there are only like 2 in the United States. People should also know that yes visible doesn't have data caps or speed caps but please don't be the type of person that racks up hundreds of gigs a month and ruins it for all of us when they decide to put a data cap.
@@tinosmo1 Ping is latency, or the amount of time it takes for a packet of data to go from your device to the server, and then back. It is measured in milliseconds. The higher the ping, the more lag you will notice in online gaming. Ping doesn't really affect web browsing or watching videos, but things like video/voice chats and online gaming can be negatively affected with high ping times. The amount of ping you have depends on many factors, like the connection between your PS4 and the hotspot device, the hotspot's connection to the carrier, the server you are connecting to and any of the connections in between your console and the server.
I do not recommend using LTE for online gaming. I have unlimited data from Sprint and I have tried using my hotspot on my S8+ for my PS4 and PC when my isp was down. Games like Rocket League and Call of Duty were laggy and I had high ping. Even with speedtest testing my LTE connection at 50mbps down. As others said here, ping is latency. The lower number the better. For things like casual internet browsing, social media, online school etc, this is a great inexpensive option.
So I chatted with the rep at Visible they are denying that mobile hot spots are supported. With out giving a compatible IMEI number they will not let me get to setting up a sim card. Do we just put in what ever sim card and then put it in a device and it works?
You could also purchase an ASUS RT-AC68R wifi Router (used for ~ $40), and connect your Visible Verizon cellphone using a USB cord to it and have internet access for all your (wired & wireless) devices, by configuring the router to use the USB port as the WAN connection (see router menu). I have used this setup myself and it works. The cellphone also stays charged all the time. The only disadvantage is ending up with a corded phone, when you want to use the phone to make calls (no biggie). Of course, you could always discount it from the router. The advantage is that your cellphone is always charged 100%.
yupp, i use that exact setup at my vacation home to run my security cameras and smarthome devices. I use the extra usb port on the router to run a usb fan on the back of the phone to cool it. I also run TeamViewer to connect to it remotely.
@@porky7753 Okay, I will check out the TeamViewer. I have been using the Asus RT-AC68R built-in VPN for awhile from the road and it works really good. It is like being at home. I have access to all my TV channels at home from anywhere. The only problem that I am trying to solve is when my ip address changes and that affects the VPN certificate which stops the VPN.
So I have been trying to use this set up for the past couple of days. My non apple devices work fine (work laptop and galaxy s10). However I also have two macs and the internet is really off and on for them. They both always have wifi signal but it seems like only one of them has internet at a time. Almost like visible is limiting it to one apple device. Have you seen this issue at all or have any ideas for getting past it?
I'm watching your video on a wireless travel router connected to my visible hotspot right now. I have the Ravpower and another router. Both work great for having cheap home internet. Thanks.
I've been using my cheap $100 Walmart straight talk cell phone as a hot spot for my TV to watch movies and such for the last couple of years and it works great. I haven't had an internet bill in years.
@@-k5703 I can't remember what the model is been working for a year now no issues I reset it once in a while and let it die down so it doesn't "freeze"
I put the sim into a Netgear AC791L and it worked fine. I'm assuming the $300 LTE modem is the Nighthawk m1 and it seems people have issues with them through visible.
I average 12-13 mbps down, same for up. They are NOT capping speeds at 5 mbps. This is what their website says: "Unlimited data*, messages, and minutes all on Verizon’s 4G LTE Network. Plus, for a limited time, we’ve removed our speed cap - free for as long as you remain a member." -- they haven't capped speeds to 5 mbps since last year. And if you're a member before they replace the cap (if they ever do), you'll never be capped.
@@cynicalmikey8769 thanks for the quick reply. If you go to the plans page www.visible.com/plan they have there under the "Keep your phone" and "Shop New Phone" buttons. "*In times of traffic, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. **WiFi calling available on select devices. +Mobile hotspot speeds capped at 5 Mbps and limited to one tethered device at a time."
Unlimited, and at what speed? Have that 1 device being a router? Would that work? And how long till they figure out a way to stop people from using the router?
My son lives in an area that doesn’t have internet. He has Smart Talk phone. How can he get internet for gaming? What do I need to purchase? And where? Thank you.
I was able to get this working with an iPhone, and I'm able to connect multiple devices to it. But it seems the phone or the hotspot features goes to sleep when nothing is connected to it. So when I go to connect to it, it's not an available wifi, until I wake the phone up. Does that sounds right? I have the phone plugged into wall charger the entire time.
I've been told that unlocked iPhones can connect multiple devices on this service. I cannot verify it, but it seems to be common knowledge to iPhone users.
As of last night chatting with a Visible Rep, the phones hotspot speed is now capped at 5 Mbps. Can you confirm? Or are the reps just bluffing to try and stop people from doing exactly what you're doing?
Thank's for the video, great info. I have my router hookes up to the visible hotspot, but when I connect any device to my routers wifi and try to load a webpage it redirects me to visible web page. Am I doing something wrong? Or has visble cought on?
that's the whole idea behind the router device he's talking about. the carrier will only see data usage coming from the 1 phone that has the hotspot enabled. unless of course, visible catches onto videos like these and starts adding functionality to block this nifty workaround of using the router...
Mikey, I’ve had visible for over a year now, any way to get full speed WiFi, the hot spot from the phone is throttled back and slow. I have the iPhone 7+.
Can i use an old netgear nighthawk router and do the same thing? It has a usb port that i can directly connect my phone to the router i just don't know what to do in the settings on my router page.
People should also know that yes visible doesn't have data caps or speed caps but please don't be the type of person that racks up hundreds of gigs a month and ruins it for all of us when they decide to set a data cap.
What??? you read the website??? "*In times of traffic, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. **WiFi calling available on select devices. +Mobile hotspot speeds capped at 5 Mbps and limited to one tethered device at a time."
I've been using a wireless travel router for about 6 months and love it. Where I live it's almost a dead spot so I just got a booster for my phone also. I can run 4 TV's with no problems. Just don't let visible know because they will cancel your account because it's against their policy
Hi Jason , I too am in a dead spot for Verizon signal. I've had Visible service for 9 months and love it! I use over 120 gb of data per month using my Chromecast to watch about anything on my TV. My question for you is- what kind of signal / cell booster did you buy and use for a better signal plz? Love Visible but now that I've moved? I can't get a decent signal thx much Kari
I tried a cheap $10 Rav file hub travel router, and it worked fine. I connected five devices to it with no problem. Visible let you connect more then one devices on hot spot if you have a Iphone, but only one device with a android phone. Why? I don't know. However, you can connect two devices with your android phone. Plug in a usb cable into your laptop, and phone, go to settings, networks, "WIRE" tethering, and turn on. Your laptop will be connected to the internet. Than connect another device to your hot spot.
Im about to start working from home so I need a fast strong internet connection...(and I don't want to go through comcast)I have been with visible for two years now and I enjoy having unlimited talk,text, and mobile hotspot...My question is if I purchase a travel router and connect my mobile hotspot to it will it strengthen my internet speed/connection?....(some work from home companies require you to have a strong internet connection)I only plan on connecting it to one device which will be my all in one desktop that I will be using to work from home...
It shouldn't strengthen your connection. It should actually increase your lag time because you're adding another device into the overall transmission of data.
I play GTA online and I’m using my T-Mobile hotspot through my phone and when the data runs out, it goes to dial-up speeds and totally screws me. I’m fed up with spectrum Internet so I cut the cord so I’m looking into this before I go back. Any other recommendations?
I have a Verizon prepaid hotspot 890l at my camper in another state. I have Wyze cameras and plugs hooked up to them (about 8 total). Everything works great. How many devices can I hookup tol the Rav Filehub? Would a visible phone work with the 890l I have?
Up to 5 devices for the RAV. -- the Visible sim will NOT work in a Verizon jetpack. I can't verify that myself, but I just watched another RUclips video where it didn't work.
I'm currently with mint unlimited data plan. They however only allow 5g with mobile data. Is they way to project your data and not your mobile Hotspot data? My 5g mobile Hotspot always runs out quick.
Do any of those routers you linked to allow you to connect a phone using USB and share your connection that way? I have regular Verizon and it has a 20 GB hotspot data cap. If I could connect to a router via USB without turning my phone's hotspot mode on, then I could tether my connection and be able to use more than 20 GB.
This one appears to. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBXMBQF/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mikesmixedmer-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07GBXMBQF&linkId=3ede09082bcc328f41668b89e6eed693 I just order it and a Visible phone - will have them tomorrow and can report back.
I stream not using a streaming device but using a smart TV like a Roku TV. I don't think I just might be strong enough for a smart TV to stream, would you agree or would you recommend something else?
I suscribe to your channel... love your videos.. but my confusion is.... which of your phone did you subscribe to the internet... your old cheap phone or the new one, which one should be on the hotspot? Thanks
Very informative! I think the biggest key is keep that old smartphone or maybe a tablet could work? Currently I have an older iPad Pro (2017) and an iPhone se 2020. Definitely approaching new phone time and was curious about some of googlefi’s data only sim plans because if I understood correctly they automatically adjust to the best service towers? I wonder also if the portable router/hotspot could accept such a SIM card?
Hey Mikey, Is this still the best deal you have found. I am working from home due to Covid. There is talk they will keep us at home till Sept...UGH Don't ask me why. I had to get internet specifically for this situation. My company pays 10 bucks every two weeks to buffer the cost for their share. My cable company charges 54 bucks a month for just wifi access. I need a cheaper way to keep wifi so I can keep my job and not dent my budget doing it. I have a phone that is compatible with Visible so won't have to pay more for service even when it goes to 40 bucks. Your info is great and I appreciate you making them. Thanks, Char
Visible is still the best deal I've found so far. Your plan doesn't have to go to $40. Start a party, go to Reddit Visible Party Pay and ask for people to join. You'll fill up in hours, pay $25 forever.
Mikey, I bought the Rav Power hub and successfully connected it to an android phone which is using T-Mobile for unlimited wireless. I used an Iphone 7 to configure the Rav hub to receive internet from the android T-Mobile phone. So all is good with set up. However, My speeds for any device connected to the Rav hub are only receiving an average upload speed of .50 mbps and .50 mbps download. Whereas my internet source phone using T-Mobile gets 13 down and 4 up. Would the reason for this throttled down speed be because I am using T-Mobile rather than Visible? Thank you for all the time you have given me. It is appreciated!!
I have tried using Visible for our home internet. It was a total disaster!! Yes, the service is $40/month or you can lower it to $25/month. Visible worked all the time, but it was throttled most of the time. The service was so slow when throttled that it was unusable for internet. I tried it for 3-4 months until I finally realized it wasn't worth it. So, I have discontinued Visible.
*In times of traffic, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. **WiFi calling available on select devices. +Mobile hotspot speeds capped at 5 Mbps and limited to one tethered device at a time. And the $25 deal is only for ONE MONTH. Such is the AFFILIATE VIDEO sales pitch.
I get throttled 24/7 I can barely use the internet..on the bright side...my signal is awesome! Lol..ya get what you pay for..im sure if u are on a tower that is not congested ur good tho
I have had visible for a few months now and it works great. Yes, they throttle the speeds, but now all the time. I can connect and play xbox all their time and download 30 to 50 GB games very quickly. And stream netflix and others no problems at all. There are days when I guess the network is busy, especially with everyone staying home that it is slower. I live in a rural area and there are no options for internet here at all. I'm going to try this method and i hope visible doesnt cut me off. Haha.
Can you use an Apple iPad the same way as an iPhone? Right now I have a Android phone and and iPad. Also, if you sign up with a party plan with someone you don't know, what happens if someone doesn't pay or drops or even dies? All I need is a fast enough speed to work from home. I have HughesNet and, well, I might as well have dial up...even then, that would be faster I think. I need to be able to have fast enough speeds and enough data to teach my EMT classes online. Will this do it for me? My lectures last anywhere from 1-3 hours, 2-3 per day, two days a week, using Adobe Connect.
If somebody leaves the party plan, you can just put an invite out there to fill the plan back up. If they miss a payment because something bad happened, their service will be cut off, leaving an open spot. I think you can even kick people from spots if I'm not mistaking. -- Tablets don't have hotspots, do they? You could use it as your "remote control", but are you asking if the iPad can be your hotspot connected to the RAV?
@@janicesimmonds8935 so your plan is to teach your classes from the iPad? If so, I would hook the hotspot up ONLY to your iPad and not use the RAVpower while doing it. You would want every last bit of your connection going to your livestream. The RAVpower slows your speed when going through it, and other connected devices will also sip on your speed. I think the hotspot by itself, if you have good Verizon service, would do just fine. I just wouldn't compromise it when doing livestreaming.
@@bomorgan138 fair warning, it's illegal to change a devices IMEI in the US. IMEI repair allow you to do this via software like DC Unlocker. Your M1 can now match the iPad IMEI you gave to ATT to start this plan.
Not yet. I've been using it off and on for our evening tv streaming and for providing internet at work. Maybe 2-3 gigs a day. I'm onto my 3rd month now. Pretty satisfied.
Just a heads up, newer phones definitely will broadcast your current WiFi connection as a hotspot. It just gives it a different SSID. My Pixel 3 does it.
Do I have to change phone networks I have straight talk at the moment. Also how long will this promation last, I dont wanna have to get new plan everything? Does this work in the states?
Slow speeds if you byop are 5mbps+ down and 3.5 up. No throttle point. I'm using 300-400 gb of data per month. High speeds are upwards of 26mbps down and 18 up in the early mornings. Average speeds are 12-14 down and 7-8 up. 5mbps is only your hotspot speed. If you byop there is no cap on hotspot speed and you can connect multiple devices. I would still use a range extender or router to boost signal strength
@@jerryfaircloth as long as you're running through a router/range extender, they can't keep you at 480. I haven't actually watched anything on my phone from visible but that may be at 480. On my pixel 3's hotspot, I can run whatever but I brought it with me from my previous service. The phones that are actually from visible are programmed with the restrictions and hotspot cap. It's not done over their network. So byop's don't have those restrictions at all
Just got my Visible phone and I get two bars of signal where I live and the hot spot still works great. It out performs the company I have now for less money.
My signal bounces between 1-3 bars at my house, but I also manage a good stable connection with okay speeds for what it is. The only thing that makes me nervous is gaming competitively, but I trust it to run everything else just fine.
Ok I followed your directions but the not connected screen was never displayed on the remote. A file management screen showed up so I never got the connect button. Suggestion?
My sister is currently using this set up with a mobile router connected to and android Visible phone. But her android phone automatically disconnects and stops charging after about two days of being plugged into the electrical outlet. If you’re going to use this as a home Internet replacement, I’m wondering if anyone has used and electrical plug timer (those timer to use for Christmas lights to turn on and off at certain parts of the day). If so, does this fake the phone out into thinking that it has been unplugged and then plug back in Daily?
cant you just put the sim into the lte router and then that eliminates an entire stall or gate it has to go through? just get a plan, put the sim in the lte router, go to the ttl and put in the correct number for the phone its supposed to be in, and then youre running wifi straight from the router to your laptop rather than phone to router to laptop....
Is there a reason why one would have to use one of your recommended routers? I would guess it just has to be a wireless router, or is there something special about the ones you recommend?
You could use any router that supports USB tethering. I usually recommend anything that has Openwrt so you can further modify it. You pick up a Gl.inet router for $20 and share it to a cheap router that you already potentially have. You would USB tether to the gl.inet router, and share the internet to the other router via Ethernet. The good thing about the Gl.inet routers you can modify the TTL to bypass the limit to most cell phone plans, such as Verizon and T-Mobile.
A big question my phone company only gives me 15 gb of hotspots per month, does the router helps not to spend all the 15 gb in and day? For example to watch a movie it takes 2 to 3 gb of data.
Just a little correction: Your speed shouldn’t necessarily halve going from one AP to another if they’re close by, but your PING WILL suffer. The best way to get around that is to connect your phone to your computer with USB, and then share the USB connection to the hotspot with ethernet from your computer TO your hotspot. That will give you the best ping possible but it will be shit compared to an actual wired cable/fiber connection.
Hey! Just wanted to say thanks! I live in a rural area and haven’t had real internet in like 2 years. Got visible on your recommendation and have been streaming all weekend. Best $25 I’ve ever spent.Works awesome.
hey michael, do you have a family plan I can join ?
@@celinejennison7879 we need to start on. My sister is on one with some random people from Facebook
Did you use two cell phones to stream multiple devices?
I’m in a party plan with a bunch of strangers I met on a Visible group on Facebook lol. But hey it’s only $25 a month lol
We did this two. Me and my husband found a couple in a budgeting group. Now, we all got $25 cell phone bills! Lol
Hey I want to go to that party are they having one in Lawton Oklahoma's?? I guess you some type of Internet party club?
@@blindsey1043 it doesn't exist online for party pay anymore
Been using visible with a nano router for a month now. No issues so far. Hopefully they don't start capping the speed or change anything because so far it has worked great. We've used it for Netflix, gaming online, and for a laptop and haven't had any issues with speed unless multiple devices are being used at the same time.
How did you get to use the nano router?
@@kazzilla99 not sure what you mean?
@@preston8859 how were you able to get the visible sim card to work on the router? I guess I'm assuming that you have a sim compatible router, what is your set up?
@@kazzilla99 I use an old iPhone and connect the router to the hotspot. It’s pretty much like having WiFi in the house because as long as the phone stays on the hotspot stays connected to the router. Before, I’d have to connect my hotspot every time I wanted internet. The router makes it nice because it’s always on so you can leave things connected. I run security cameras, an echo dot, Xbox, and several other devices on it.
@@kazzilla99 I got a nano router on Amazon for $25 and with Visible my internet is basically $25/mo and works great. I even work from home sometimes with it and it does great for the majority of what I need to do. If you run multiple devices at the same time 2 setups would work better. I can run my laptop while the tv is streaming video in another room but it is a bit slower that way. Depends a lot on the area you’re in also. Visible service works great in my area though.
How good or bad is the streaming, like RUclips streaming?
I have been waiting for you to make this exact video
Took me a while to get the router ordered. Lots of bad vibes in the world right now, lot of bad things going on. -- but the wait is over! ☺ Thank you for your patience, ChriS.
I had a horrible experience with the T-Mobile mobile hotspot data service. When I first got it, I checked to see if it worked, and I was so happy that it did! It connected quickly, got onto 4G and I was able to access a website and it was quick! That's all I did in that moment. It was less than 5 minutes. Maybe even 2 minutes. I turned off the device, put it away in its box to save the data until I would actually need it. Some days later, I turned it back on, connected, but not even one website would load. All of the lights were on, indicating all was good. I checked the admin portal... and it was down to 2G! Seriously, I hadn't used the device at all for days and when I needed it most, it wouldn't work! I couldn't open even one web page. The salespeople at the T-Mobile store were just shamelessly trying to sell me something that doesn't work. It's impossible that in the 2 minutes I'd used it just to check that it worked that my data had gotten eaten up. Waste of money.
I have a home security system that has to be plugged in to a router. Do wireless routers have a part for these types of connections?
There are several ways to do it but it's complicated.
What people did in the past was connect the old xbox by network wire to a computer's network wired port, the computer then connected to the wifi hotspot in the home. What you're essentially doing in this case is making it where computer is the router for the xbox while sharing it's wifi connection from the internet. Directions are similar but now with a twist of complexity.
Things you'll need are a computer (charging cable if laptop), network cable, a phone to be used as a router, and a USB A to whatever cable that the phone charges from (ie older apple lightning and newer USB C). Other things you can add to this is portable/travel router with a network switch ports if you want to connect more than one device to the phone's network.
What I think the cheapest way to do this is use an older computer with a network port you may have not being used currently, wipe the computer's operating system by doing a fresh install of windows (sorry I'm assuming you're a windows user). Get it setup but tell it to skip all internet connections for the moment. You can download window's install media for free from microsoft's website and you'll need at least an 8GB flash drive though I suggest might as well use a 32GB as they are more common and may even cost less.
Get the phone you want to use for the data connection, go through the setup by telling it as much as possible you don't want to connect to internet now and "skip" most of the setup steps possible, and when done you'll need to go through it's menu to set it up as "USB tethering" after connecting the phone to the computer.
This should now get the computer online, what you'll now need to do is go through microsoft's network sharing setup. This video will walk you through it though complicated it addresses what many don't which is that when the computer restarts or tries to hibernate it keeps the connection ongoing. ruclips.net/video/ivM7RaAA7zk/видео.html
You can add a portable/travel router which will connect from it's incoming wan port to the computer thus freeing up all the other ports for other connections and of course provide wifi too, you will need to go through it's setup to address this but you want to get one that "clones" the mac address this way it appears all things connected to it are the same item (if you clone a printer's port then it thinks all device's is the printer). This part is optional.
How good is the hotspot for just one person can I watch Netflix and RUclips with no issue? Thx
There are a few important things you should know: 1) Visible throttles the hotspot to 5Mb which is plenty fast for HD streams but like all cell providers, they 2) limit streams to 480p which isn't the greatest quality on a TV larger than 26in, and 3) like all MVNOs, your speeds can be painfully slow during primetime tower usage because Verizon premium customers get priority.. If you live in a 5g area and you have a 5g device, that does not affect you. For the 5Mb hotspot throttle and 480p stream limitation, I have an easy solution. Get a GL-iNet N300 router so that you can configure the firewall to set the TTL value to 65 to bypass the 5Mb throttle. This model also contains VPN software at the router level to hide your connection to the streaming service providers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, youtube, etc. If you are using a Windows laptop, Android TV, or any android device with root, you can use any router because these devices can easily change the TTL value so that by the time packets reach the Visible server, they are 64. Unfortunately Roku devices and smart TVs do not allow you to configure the TTL so you are limited to 5Mb speed. Also, smart TVs and Roku devices do not allow setting up a VPN so the TV / Roku device can never avoid the 480p stream limitation. The GL-iNet N300 is perfect for any 4g/5g cellular provider, not just Visible.
@@patmahone7095 So you can use the router by popping in the sim card or tethering it?
What's the advantage of purchasing the RAVpower Filehub? If I have an unlimited cell phone data plan on T-mobile, couldn't I just turn on my mobile hotspot and connect my laptop, TV, tablet, etc. to my mobile hotspot, and it would essentially do the same thing? What's the advantage of buying a separate phone through a separate data provider and a separate Filehub device? Does having the Filehub somehow boost the MBPS?
You have unlimited data on cell not on hotspot
Will this method work with a Netgear Nighthawk M1 mobile?
SlippstersVideos any idea if it work with the Netgear Nighthawk M1?
@@Vi3r-Xa was this question ever answered?
1. You can probably connect the mobile router in the video with the m1 mobile router. Setting>(Bridge connection)
Only if both have ethernet port.
2. You can try putting visible SIM in m1 router.
I bought the Netgear nighthawk m1100 Will I be able to use that as a hotspot through visible and then connect my route power to it to get the multiple devices The router I bought is the unlocked version supposedly
You mean if I have unlimited services like data, talking, text, 5gb hotspot, can I use internet for my laptop unlimited?
It's been over a year are you still using this for your home internet? If yes what speeds are you getting today ?Over 5 mbps ? Thanks
I was wondering the same thing. It looks like they would limit you to 5mbps.
This would be amazing to have while im in nursing school! I'd be able to get things done anywhere!
Does it work with any hotspot?
If you have sprint in your area.. Google sprint hotspot 175 quarterly.
It will lead to a membership plan that for up to 600 a year (500 after first yr) you get unlimited hotspot plus a hotspot unit. And its a real plan. Not a b.s. one.
600 a year for first year makes it 50 a month, or 40 something year after including the hotspot itself.
I know which one you're talking about. I've had bad experiences with Sprint service here. Despite getting phone service almost anywhere that my ATT friends DON'T, the data side was pretty terrible for me. -- do you use it? How has it worked for you?
So the mobile hotspot will provide unlimited without data running out on the router?
Is there any data cap, throttling, or deprioritization?
No data cap, but visible service is deprioritized Verizon service and the hotspot is in low data mode only
Visible wireless is awesome! I love paying $25/month for unlimited everything, including hotspot!
So 25 a month forever, or just first month?
Ty Demaree it’s originally $40 but if you get like 4 people on the plan you bring it to $25 forever.
Ben well I’ve been on the plan about a year and idk if it’s because I’ve been here this long but mine doesn’t throttle.
Ben what cap???? And how exactly would you add money to get more data?
It actually works?
I was going to get this as a home replacement, but the ping is too high for online gaming.
Dcdatruth85 what does the ping bring to high do? I’m trying to use something like this to play in my ps4
@@tinosmo1 ping will be too high and you will constantly lag. Visible wireless is still fairly new so they don't have a bunch of towers like verizon and they run off of cloud based servers which if I'm correct there are only like 2 in the United States. People should also know that yes visible doesn't have data caps or speed caps but please don't be the type of person that racks up hundreds of gigs a month and ruins it for all of us when they decide to put a data cap.
@@tinosmo1 Ping is latency, or the amount of time it takes for a packet of data to go from your device to the server, and then back. It is measured in milliseconds. The higher the ping, the more lag you will notice in online gaming. Ping doesn't really affect web browsing or watching videos, but things like video/voice chats and online gaming can be negatively affected with high ping times. The amount of ping you have depends on many factors, like the connection between your PS4 and the hotspot device, the hotspot's connection to the carrier, the server you are connecting to and any of the connections in between your console and the server.
I do not recommend using LTE for online gaming. I have unlimited data from Sprint and I have tried using my hotspot on my S8+ for my PS4 and PC when my isp was down. Games like Rocket League and Call of Duty were laggy and I had high ping. Even with speedtest testing my LTE connection at 50mbps down. As others said here, ping is latency. The lower number the better. For things like casual internet browsing, social media, online school etc, this is a great inexpensive option.
@@MCrelationz Visible operates off of the Verizon network and is owned by Verizon, albeit with no priority during congestion.
So I chatted with the rep at Visible they are denying that mobile hot spots are supported. With out giving a compatible IMEI number they will not let me get to setting up a sim card. Do we just put in what ever sim card and then put it in a device and it works?
I hear visible sim works with the mofi..
So, is the 'hotspot' phone one that is dedicated for hotspot use only, or this your regular phone?
You could also purchase an ASUS RT-AC68R wifi Router (used for ~ $40), and connect your Visible Verizon cellphone using a USB cord to it and have internet access for all your (wired & wireless) devices, by configuring the router to use the USB port as the WAN connection (see router menu). I have used this setup myself and it works. The cellphone also stays charged all the time. The only disadvantage is ending up with a corded phone, when you want to use the phone to make calls (no biggie). Of course, you could always discount it from the router. The advantage is that your cellphone is always charged 100%.
Thanks 😊
yupp, i use that exact setup at my vacation home to run my security cameras and smarthome devices. I use the extra usb port on the router to run a usb fan on the back of the phone to cool it. I also run TeamViewer to connect to it remotely.
@@porky7753 Okay, I will check out the TeamViewer. I have been using the Asus RT-AC68R built-in VPN for awhile from the road and it works really good. It is like being at home. I have access to all my TV channels at home from anywhere. The only problem that I am trying to solve is when my ip address changes and that affects the VPN certificate which stops the VPN.
So I have been trying to use this set up for the past couple of days. My non apple devices work fine (work laptop and galaxy s10). However I also have two macs and the internet is really off and on for them. They both always have wifi signal but it seems like only one of them has internet at a time. Almost like visible is limiting it to one apple device. Have you seen this issue at all or have any ideas for getting past it?
Is it good and is it worth it or get the product that he mentioned
Does this work for a printer? This is so interesting and your information is much appreciated.
YES. good point!!!! I racked my brain for a while before i brought out old phone and tablet!!
Any updates?
Cool video. Always looking for ways to lower bills as retirement nears. Which certainly includes internet
Which Rav travel router is it. There are a few to pick from?
the problem is that NO cell phone service allows for unlimited hotspot
Not at full speed but some do have unlimited
Visible is 100% Unlimited. Used their internet on a desktop computer, while streaming movies on 2 tv's all at the same time for days
It’s capped at 5-10 mbps
@@Cfish613 I created a workaround for full speeds if you're replying to me, which I think you are.
I'm watching your video on a wireless travel router connected to my visible hotspot right now. I have the Ravpower and another router. Both work great for having cheap home internet. Thanks.
Will it help me to use my WIRELESSS printer?
Great video just wondering if the tp mini router set up easy too? Thanks
I've been using my cheap $100 Walmart straight talk cell phone as a hot spot for my TV to watch movies and such for the last couple of years and it works great. I haven't had an internet bill in years.
Is it unlimited ? I have AT&T and we only get 15G and I’m looking for something unlimited since we can’t get Wi-Fi where I live.
What phone can you leave plugged in 24/7 so it remains charged all the time for hot spot?
@@Mae___ yeah I get the $55 unlimted card for it.
@@-k5703 I can't remember what the model is been working for a year now no issues I reset it once in a while and let it die down so it doesn't "freeze"
I've been looking for something that's unlimited data for streaming a ruku TV I watch it a lot everyday will this work for that?
I heard Visible limits video to 480P.. Does that apply using ahotspot?
Thank you for this. Have you tried putting the Visible SIM in a hotspot router? You mentioned you have $300 LTE Modem.
The sims don’t work in the stand alone modems without changing settings to “fake” it out and make it think it’s in a phone
I put the sim into a Netgear AC791L and it worked fine. I'm assuming the $300 LTE modem is the Nighthawk m1 and it seems people have issues with them through visible.
Think it would work in a mofi 4500?
What speeds are you getting? Visible's site says that mobile hotspot speeds are capped at 5mbps.
I average 12-13 mbps down, same for up. They are NOT capping speeds at 5 mbps. This is what their website says: "Unlimited data*, messages, and minutes all on Verizon’s 4G LTE Network. Plus, for a limited time, we’ve removed our speed cap - free for as long as you remain a member." -- they haven't capped speeds to 5 mbps since last year. And if you're a member before they replace the cap (if they ever do), you'll never be capped.
@@cynicalmikey8769 thanks for the quick reply. If you go to the plans page www.visible.com/plan they have there under the "Keep your phone" and "Shop New Phone" buttons.
"*In times of traffic, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic.
**WiFi calling available on select devices.
+Mobile hotspot speeds capped at 5 Mbps and limited to one tethered device at a time."
Does visible throttle your speeds and what kind of speeds will I be looking at with full bars
Anthony on your device you won’t get throttled but when you use your hotspot you’ll be throttled at 5mbps download and upload.
Unlimited, and at what speed? Have that 1 device being a router? Would that work? And how long till they figure out a way to stop people from using the router?
My son lives in an area that doesn’t have internet. He has Smart Talk phone. How can he get internet for gaming? What do I need to purchase? And where? Thank you.
I have the same problem
I was able to get this working with an iPhone, and I'm able to connect multiple devices to it. But it seems the phone or the hotspot features goes to sleep when nothing is connected to it. So when I go to connect to it, it's not an available wifi, until I wake the phone up. Does that sounds right? I have the phone plugged into wall charger the entire time.
Great video! Do you have to leave the visible phone home? I just ordered both devices and turned in all my cable equipment.
Do you need the rev power if you have iPhone? Like can you use multiple devices for Internet with iPhone only?
I've been told that unlocked iPhones can connect multiple devices on this service. I cannot verify it, but it seems to be common knowledge to iPhone users.
As of last night chatting with a Visible Rep, the phones hotspot speed is now capped at 5 Mbps. Can you confirm? Or are the reps just bluffing to try and stop people from doing exactly what you're doing?
Is that good for video editing?
Thanks in advance for your answer.
Thank's for the video, great info.
I have my router hookes up to the visible hotspot, but when I connect any device to my routers wifi and try to load a webpage it redirects me to visible web page.
Am I doing something wrong? Or has visble cought on?
Does this still work and can you use a standard home router?
Can you help me my visible wireless router has stopped working can you help me with my router?
I have an iPhone and do have unlimited data/hotspot. Does the TP-Link Wireless Roter work for me?
I suppose you could use the WiFi capability of your laptop, instead of your old phone, to set up your router too. Is that right?
But wait if you read all of the terms it says at least 50% of your monthly data usage has to be on device or we may terminate service
that's the whole idea behind the router device he's talking about. the carrier will only see data usage coming from the 1 phone that has the hotspot enabled. unless of course, visible catches onto videos like these and starts adding functionality to block this nifty workaround of using the router...
If that's the case, where 1/2 has to be through the phone. Use an app called pdanet+
Do we have to connect the second old phone? Can that step be skipped? What's the purpose of connecting the old phone?
Mikey, I’ve had visible for over a year now, any way to get full speed WiFi, the hot spot from the phone is throttled back and slow. I have the iPhone 7+.
This is my question too, I already have Visible and when i use the hotspot it only works in low data mode, so does the rrav router change this?
Can i use an old netgear nighthawk router and do the same thing? It has a usb port that i can directly connect my phone to the router i just don't know what to do in the settings on my router page.
People should also know that yes visible doesn't have data caps or speed caps but please don't be the type of person that racks up hundreds of gigs a month and ruins it for all of us when they decide to set a data cap.
What??? you read the website???
"*In times of traffic, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic.
**WiFi calling available on select devices.
+Mobile hotspot speeds capped at 5 Mbps and limited to one tethered device at a time."
And casual RUclips streaming on the phone is effectively limited to 480p, according to the website.
They know what they're doing. They wouldn't offer a service like that and say "oh shit people are abusing this."
What the heck. visible tells me my phone doesnt have a password. So what do I do when it asks for it on the file hub set up
I've been using a wireless travel router for about 6 months and love it. Where I live it's almost a dead spot so I just got a booster for my phone also. I can run 4 TV's with no problems. Just don't let visible know because they will cancel your account because it's against their policy
A friend of mine ask visible if it's OK they said yes because it's still connecting to 1 device
@@jeezze07 they got to many people working there and they all say something different. I was told that I couldn't hook up to a router lol
Which travel router did you get? I just got a TP Link AC750 and ??? It's not simple I can't connect
Hi Jason , I too am in a dead spot for Verizon signal. I've had Visible service for 9 months and love it! I use over 120 gb of data per month using my Chromecast to watch about anything on my TV. My question for you is- what kind of signal / cell booster did you buy and use for a better signal plz? Love Visible but now that I've moved? I can't get a decent signal thx much Kari
Hi what kind of booster are you using plz?
Is this something that you could bring on the road in an RV with you to have wifi on the road?
I tried a cheap $10 Rav file hub travel router, and it worked fine. I connected five devices to it with no problem. Visible let you connect more then one devices on hot spot if you have a Iphone, but only one device with a android phone. Why? I don't know.
However, you can connect two devices with your android phone. Plug in a usb cable into your laptop, and phone, go to settings, networks, "WIRE" tethering, and turn on. Your laptop will be connected to the internet. Than connect another device to your hot spot.
Does this work for xbox? And how long til I have to buy more wifi or whatever to keep playing?
What kind of speeds do u get??
Im about to start working from home so I need a fast strong internet connection...(and I don't want to go through comcast)I have been with visible for two years now and I enjoy having unlimited talk,text, and mobile hotspot...My question is if I purchase a travel router and connect my mobile hotspot to it will it strengthen my internet speed/connection?....(some work from home companies require you to have a strong internet connection)I only plan on connecting it to one device which will be my all in one desktop that I will be using to work from home...
It shouldn't strengthen your connection. It should actually increase your lag time because you're adding another device into the overall transmission of data.
@@cynicalmikey8769 so in other words the travel router won't make my mobile hotspot/internet connection move faster
Thanks for the info. Does this still work now in 2022?
Do you pay monthly for your hot spot devive on any service plan?
I play GTA online and I’m using my T-Mobile hotspot through my phone and when the data runs out, it goes to dial-up speeds and totally screws me. I’m fed up with spectrum Internet so I cut the cord so I’m looking into this before I go back. Any other recommendations?
Lol you dropped the only viable internet you had for gaming. Gl playing gta online with wifi lmao
I cannot seem to connect my nano router to the internet on my Visible phone. Can you help me?
I have a Verizon prepaid hotspot 890l at my camper in another state. I have Wyze cameras and plugs hooked up to them (about 8 total). Everything works great. How many devices can I hookup tol the Rav Filehub? Would a visible phone work with the 890l I have?
Up to 5 devices for the RAV. -- the Visible sim will NOT work in a Verizon jetpack. I can't verify that myself, but I just watched another RUclips video where it didn't work.
@@cynicalmikey8769 I saw that video later too. I believe I can have up to 10 on my jetpack.
@@cynicalmikey8769 Do you know of any other routers that will be able to handle more devices?
can you use a cable tto connect to router for a desk top pc
i have been watching the visible site for the 19.00 phone for the last month and its still sold out.
Just do a swap and get the $40 ZTE Blade free
Looks like that phone will be out of stock for a while
That phone he is is no longer available I just checked
Or with an iPhone you can connect as many devices as you want
Will you always have to have that old phone (the remote) on ? or is that just for connecting it initially?
I'm currently with mint unlimited data plan. They however only allow 5g with mobile data. Is they way to project your data and not your mobile Hotspot data? My 5g mobile Hotspot always runs out quick.
Do any of those routers you linked to allow you to connect a phone using USB and share your connection that way?
I have regular Verizon and it has a 20 GB hotspot data cap. If I could connect to a router via USB without turning my phone's hotspot mode on, then I could tether my connection and be able to use more than 20 GB.
This one appears to. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBXMBQF/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=mikesmixedmer-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07GBXMBQF&linkId=3ede09082bcc328f41668b89e6eed693
I just order it and a Visible phone - will have them tomorrow and can report back.
@@smackdown651 did it work ?
@@c5689 Yes. After I got the phone and activated I moved the sim card to a Verizon Jetpack and it's working great. Get about 25 mb download over wifi.
Can you put in the sim card in the the ravpower router?
I stream not using a streaming device but using a smart TV like a Roku TV. I don't think I just might be strong enough for a smart TV to stream, would you agree or would you recommend something else?
I suscribe to your channel... love your videos.. but my confusion is.... which of your phone did you subscribe to the internet... your old cheap phone or the new one, which one should be on the hotspot? Thanks
Can I use the Visible plan sim you have in a mofi 4500 with an external antenna.
Very informative! I think the biggest key is keep that old smartphone or maybe a tablet could work? Currently I have an older iPad Pro (2017) and an iPhone se 2020. Definitely approaching new phone time and was curious about some of googlefi’s data only sim plans because if I understood correctly they automatically adjust to the best service towers? I wonder also if the portable router/hotspot could accept such a SIM card?
Hey Mikey, Is this still the best deal you have found. I am working from home due to Covid. There is talk they will keep us at home till Sept...UGH Don't ask me why. I had to get internet specifically for this situation. My company pays 10 bucks every two weeks to buffer the cost for their share. My cable company charges 54 bucks a month for just wifi access. I need a cheaper way to keep wifi so I can keep my job and not dent my budget doing it. I have a phone that is compatible with Visible so won't have to pay more for service even when it goes to 40 bucks. Your info is great and I appreciate you making them. Thanks, Char
Visible is still the best deal I've found so far. Your plan doesn't have to go to $40. Start a party, go to Reddit Visible Party Pay and ask for people to join. You'll fill up in hours, pay $25 forever.
Mikey, I bought the Rav Power hub and successfully connected it to an android phone which is using T-Mobile for unlimited wireless. I used an Iphone 7 to configure the Rav hub to receive internet from the android T-Mobile phone. So all is good with set up. However, My speeds for any device connected to the Rav hub are only receiving an average upload speed of .50 mbps and .50 mbps download. Whereas my internet source phone using T-Mobile gets 13 down and 4 up. Would the reason for this throttled down speed be because I am using T-Mobile rather than Visible? Thank you for all the time you have given me. It is appreciated!!
If you look at tmobile site for unlimited hotspot. Is says the hotspot speeds are 3g unlimited.
I have tried using Visible for our home internet. It was a total disaster!!
Yes, the service is $40/month or you can lower it to $25/month. Visible worked all the time, but it was throttled most of the time. The service was so slow when throttled that it was unusable for internet. I tried it for 3-4 months until I finally realized it wasn't worth it. So, I have discontinued Visible.
*In times of traffic, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic.
**WiFi calling available on select devices.
+Mobile hotspot speeds capped at 5 Mbps and limited to one tethered device at a time.
And the $25 deal is only for ONE MONTH.
Such is the AFFILIATE VIDEO sales pitch.
I get throttled 24/7 I can barely use the internet..on the bright side...my signal is awesome! Lol..ya get what you pay for..im sure if u are on a tower that is not congested ur good tho
I have had visible for a few months now and it works great. Yes, they throttle the speeds, but now all the time. I can connect and play xbox all their time and download 30 to 50 GB games very quickly. And stream netflix and others no problems at all. There are days when I guess the network is busy, especially with everyone staying home that it is slower. I live in a rural area and there are no options for internet here at all. I'm going to try this method and i hope visible doesnt cut me off. Haha.
I meant not all the time. Visible has been great for me.
Did you use a router?
Can you use an Apple iPad the same way as an iPhone? Right now I have a Android phone and and iPad. Also, if you sign up with a party plan with someone you don't know, what happens if someone doesn't pay or drops or even dies? All I need is a fast enough speed to work from home. I have HughesNet and, well, I might as well have dial up...even then, that would be faster I think. I need to be able to have fast enough speeds and enough data to teach my EMT classes online. Will this do it for me? My lectures last anywhere from 1-3 hours, 2-3 per day, two days a week, using Adobe Connect.
If somebody leaves the party plan, you can just put an invite out there to fill the plan back up. If they miss a payment because something bad happened, their service will be cut off, leaving an open spot. I think you can even kick people from spots if I'm not mistaking. -- Tablets don't have hotspots, do they? You could use it as your "remote control", but are you asking if the iPad can be your hotspot connected to the RAV?
@@cynicalmikey8769 My iPad doesn't support being a hot spot but it will connect to hotspot
@@janicesimmonds8935 so your plan is to teach your classes from the iPad? If so, I would hook the hotspot up ONLY to your iPad and not use the RAVpower while doing it. You would want every last bit of your connection going to your livestream. The RAVpower slows your speed when going through it, and other connected devices will also sip on your speed. I think the hotspot by itself, if you have good Verizon service, would do just fine. I just wouldn't compromise it when doing livestreaming.
@@cynicalmikey8769 I plan on using my Mac Book. I could get the visable and a router and teach from there?
I still have the AT&T unlimited data connect plan for $35 in my nighthawk hotspot device. Its blazing fast and it has a very long range.
I'm assuming you did the IMEI repair to it? If not, I'd recommend doing that as they knock you off mainly based off of IMEI sweeps.
D. I haven’t but I’m about to do some research so they don’t knock me off.
@@d.7303 care to elaborate? whats the imei repair?
@@bomorgan138 fair warning, it's illegal to change a devices IMEI in the US. IMEI repair allow you to do this via software like DC Unlocker.
Your M1 can now match the iPad IMEI you gave to ATT to start this plan.
What do u used now
Is this good for traveling and camping? You answered my question thanks.
Dude, this is a great video great walk through, much appreciated.
Have you had any problems with the service yet? Thanks.
Not yet. I've been using it off and on for our evening tv streaming and for providing internet at work. Maybe 2-3 gigs a day. I'm onto my 3rd month now. Pretty satisfied.
Just a heads up, newer phones definitely will broadcast your current WiFi connection as a hotspot. It just gives it a different SSID. My Pixel 3 does it.
It seemed like a phone hotspot may not be strong enough for using a smart TV. Would you agree? Like I have a Roku TV but not a Roku device.
De-google it. I have a pixel 4 And they have no idea when I use hotspot
Do I have to change phone networks I have straight talk at the moment. Also how long will this promation last, I dont wanna have to get new plan everything? Does this work in the states?
How about using Tmobile digits for only $10? All you have to do is putting that sim card in a portable router and gtg.
Would that work for nighthawk M6?
Love the shirt! Thanks for information.
Do you think netgear nighthawk mr1100 from att will work with visible mobile thanks
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There's no throttle point or de priotazation ?
Its says on their web site it can be throttled during busy times and hot spot is only 5 mb
Slow speeds if you byop are 5mbps+ down and 3.5 up. No throttle point. I'm using 300-400 gb of data per month. High speeds are upwards of 26mbps down and 18 up in the early mornings. Average speeds are 12-14 down and 7-8 up. 5mbps is only your hotspot speed. If you byop there is no cap on hotspot speed and you can connect multiple devices. I would still use a range extender or router to boost signal strength
@@joemattox7525 So when you stream youtube is it limited to 480p like the plan says it will be or do they not cap streaming services?
@@jerryfaircloth as long as you're running through a router/range extender, they can't keep you at 480. I haven't actually watched anything on my phone from visible but that may be at 480. On my pixel 3's hotspot, I can run whatever but I brought it with me from my previous service. The phones that are actually from visible are programmed with the restrictions and hotspot cap. It's not done over their network. So byop's don't have those restrictions at all
@@jerryfaircloth You are only limited by the speed of your connection.
Just got my Visible phone and I get two bars of signal where I live and the hot spot still works great. It out performs the company I have now for less money.
My signal bounces between 1-3 bars at my house, but I also manage a good stable connection with okay speeds for what it is. The only thing that makes me nervous is gaming competitively, but I trust it to run everything else just fine.
Ok I followed your directions but the not connected screen was never displayed on the remote. A file management screen showed up so I never got the connect button. Suggestion?
My sister is currently using this set up with a mobile router connected to and android Visible phone. But her android phone automatically disconnects and stops charging after about two days of being plugged into the electrical outlet. If you’re going to use this as a home Internet replacement, I’m wondering if anyone has used and electrical plug timer (those timer to use for Christmas lights to turn on and off at certain parts of the day). If so, does this fake the phone out into thinking that it has been unplugged and then plug back in Daily?
cant you just put the sim into the lte router and then that eliminates an entire stall or gate it has to go through? just get a plan, put the sim in the lte router, go to the ttl and put in the correct number for the phone its supposed to be in, and then youre running wifi straight from the router to your laptop rather than phone to router to laptop....
Is there a reason why one would have to use one of your recommended routers? I would guess it just has to be a wireless router, or is there something special about the ones you recommend?
You could use any router that supports USB tethering.
I usually recommend anything that has Openwrt so you can further modify it.
You pick up a Gl.inet router for $20 and share it to a cheap router that you already potentially have.
You would USB tether to the gl.inet router, and share the internet to the other router via Ethernet.
The good thing about the Gl.inet routers you can modify the TTL to bypass the limit to most cell phone plans, such as Verizon and T-Mobile.
A big question my phone company only gives me 15 gb of hotspots per month, does the router helps not to spend all the 15 gb in and day? For example to watch a movie it takes 2 to 3 gb of data.