Are you goverment? or is the scam Millenicom was pulling on Verizon? Using federal goverment contract pricing to supply the public? That would make alot of sense why verizon shut them down..
-- Edited by The Junkman on Tuesday 28th of October 2014 07:45:57 AM
I don't think Millenicom was scamming anyone. I have a feeling that resellers ALL get the government (aka LOWEST possible) rate.
I think it's more of a verizon organizational issue (who supports WHAT accounts), but I don't know enough about it to comment.
I do think the fact that they were so successful, is more of a reason Verizon acquired their accounts.
However, as discussed, am I the ONLY one who's having these issues with being run from dept to department and getting NO
answers from VERIZON?
ALSO have NOT got any messages from my PANTECH290 now plugged into a pc, and running.
ALSO (btw) have not successfully connected to VZ via my pantech290 via my WiFiRanger for about 2 weeks. (Coincidence? I think Not!)
cheers
The Junkman said
09:00 AM Oct 28, 2014
Verizon did not acquire anything from Millenicom. They received a customer list, and are attempting to "sell" you NEW service.. Check out escapees thread.. and the messages from Verizon. In fact, if anything, They are distancing themself from them.
In the Government sales business, no one get's better pricing than the goverment.
Time will tell all..There is much more to this story.. the throttling, accounts, contracts, and timing are all funny.. I am sure the feds have a investigation going on as well. Or did ..
I hope I don't run into this when/if I swap my pantech over to Verizon..
-- Edited by The Junkman on Tuesday 28th of October 2014 09:00:29 AM
BiggarView said
09:15 AM Oct 28, 2014
The Junkman wrote:
Verizon did not acquire anything from Millenicom. They received a customer list, and are attempting to "sell" you NEW service..
That would imply that the accounts still belong to Millenicom. My guess, Verizon acted within their rights under the terms of whatever contract they had/have with Millenicom. I still don't smell anything "funny". Any impropriety on Millenicom's part would surely have made news in the business community by now. Silence.... I stick with my original hypothesis.
rvingft said
09:53 AM Oct 28, 2014
Thanks everyone! I just received notice yesterday (via Millenicom device message & an email from Millenicom) my notice about the change.
We may just double our data with VZW, use our VZW tablet as the RV hotspot and let the Millenicom device take a break. If I need a booster, I am sure there are those here who can recommend what hardware will work to boost the signal.
That's $90 saved in the budget. We will be talking to VZW about their current deal today. We still have 1 phone under contract with them and will keep that for great travel connections.
Terry and Jo said
10:38 AM Oct 28, 2014
The Junkman wrote:
Verizon did not acquire anything from Millenicom. They received a customer list, and are attempting to "sell" you NEW service.. Check out escapees thread.. and the messages from Verizon. In fact, if anything, They are distancing themself from them.
In the Government sales business, no one get's better pricing than the goverment.
Time will tell all..There is much more to this story.. the throttling, accounts, contracts, and timing are all funny.. I am sure the feds have a investigation going on as well. Or did ..
I hope I don't run into this when/if I swap my pantech over to Verizon..
-- Edited by The Junkman on Tuesday 28th of October 2014 09:00:29 AM
Do you have ANY evidence of wrongdoing by Millenicom or Verizon? Do you have any evidence of a federal investigation? If not, be careful of your comments.
Terry
Alie and Jims Carrilite said
12:18 PM Oct 28, 2014
Government pricing/skew numbers etc doesn't mean much. When I had a company running we ordered a fiberglass material mix of carbon fiber and Kevlar from a supplier that had exclusive contracts with the government to supply this material to the builder of a component the government wanted. The people we ordered from said that while they had to keep X amount on hand for their contract, they would and could sell to other companies. We used thousand of pounds of this material with no issue from the government. So for them to have sim cards that have a government # associated doesn't mean much.
The Junkman said
07:00 PM Oct 28, 2014
Seems funny to me ? .. Like I said . time will tell ?
Or maybe not ?. Just it being so quiet on the who problems,, seems funny to me ?.. I guess no one else wonder why they where shut down? We may never know if parties agree to keep it quiet?.
It's more than the goverment contract stuff ?... ( I have sold stuff off GSA contracts to non goverment accounts as well ?, lol )
And terry, this is all hypothotetical and alot of guessing ?.. Pretty sure everyone knew that?.. as I have no inside info to offer?
I think it would make a good movie.. and make up the ending?..lol
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 03:27:29 PM
Lucky Mike said
06:01 AM Oct 29, 2014
I love "Gossip" first thing in the morning!!!
the story get longer and longer.......and of course the level of the pot gets lower & lower.....thank the Spirits for good coffee!!!
cherylbrv said
06:49 AM Oct 29, 2014
Lucky Mike wrote:
to those that just need light duty internet subbed out with WiFi......straighttalk(Walmart) has just put out a 4glte unit that contracts thru Tracfone(AT&T & Verizon) it breaks down to 10.00 per gig
they also have a GO unit that is under Sprint that the Gigs do not expire for a year.
its not for everyone but.....I use it because WiFi is prevalent almost everywhere as needed also using an external antenna increases it leaving the pay as you go gigs available when it is not.
I have operated this way for years and never really had issues........of course if your in the lower mid west or southwest it could be a problem.....
using tracfone increases your signal chances greatly......I keep a tracfone cell onboard for that reason...they use multiple providers to increase chances of service!!
Although this seems like the best economical solution, for me it wouldn't work because I need to be able to create a wifi hotspot so I can connect my computer for work. For folks who are only using the internet for email, messenging and surfing, that would work very well as it can all be done on the Tracfone phone.
Terry and Jo said
10:57 AM Oct 29, 2014
The Junkman wrote:
Seems funny to me.. Like I said . time will tell.
Or maybe not.. Just it being so quiet on the who problems,, seems funny to me.. I guess no one else wonder why they where shut down? We may never know if parties agree to keep it quiet..
It's more than the goverment contract stuff... ( I have sold stuff off GSA contracts to non goverment accounts as well, lol )
And terry, this is all hypothotetical and alot of guessing.. Pretty sure everyone knew that.. as I have no inside info to offer.
I think it would make a good movie.. and make up the ending..lol
If hypothetical, how about putting your comments in the form of questions instead of statements? And, I'm not sure that everyone knows that you were guessing.
As before, this thread has gone to a argumentative state and I have deleted a few comments. If it occurs again, I'll close the thread.
Terry
The Junkman said
03:25 PM Oct 29, 2014
I will add a question mark to all of it.
edit.. done.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 03:27:50 PM
bjoyce said
08:13 PM Nov 2, 2014
Anyway, today I woke up the the Millenicom hotspot usage saying "0.0GB used (unlimited)" and Cycle ends 12/01/2014. We are using it as much as possible instead of our Verizon hotspot, just because. Did a Google+ Hangout today for over an hour and used over 1GB just for it. It is nice to have some extra bandwidth for the next week.
Glenn West said
08:21 PM Nov 2, 2014
Checked mine after reading your post. States same. We have not signed up either. Were going to but went with att instead and two phones with hotsposts
The Junkman said
06:27 AM Nov 3, 2014
Yep.. I just moved and Have a strong 4g signal through the wilson amp.. I have the verizon 30gb plan.. not used yet..
Have not had a throttling issue since Verizon dropped Millenicom... Imagine that !lol system is strong and consistent as it should be. Just saying..
Glenn West said
07:12 AM Nov 3, 2014
We never had a throttling condition. Could it be the location you were in? Our Millenicon hot spot is a little faster than our att phones though when used as hotspots. jfyi
The Junkman said
07:54 AM Nov 3, 2014
Naw .. it was the same location..Just moved 2 days ago.. Doesn't matter anymore.
It was booming back at the old spot after they shut down, and it's BOOMING now .. that's what really matters. and even better.. It's FREE..LOL
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 3rd of November 2014 07:55:21 AM
birder526 said
07:10 PM Nov 15, 2014
Can you help us to learn more about the possible cell phone and internet plans out there for full-time teardrop campers like us? We will be hitting the road in April and will want to be able to use the internet for emails, blogging, etc. And we do want to be able to have cell phone service too. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated from you and others on the forum.
Diane & Michael
Glenn West said
08:43 PM Nov 15, 2014
Verizon has the largest coverage. They are also the highest cost. They are proud of their service.
"Action Required To Avoid Service Disruption
Wireless Service For Your MiFi device ends on December 1, 2014
A review of your account indicates that you have a MiFi mobile internet device and a wireless service plan with Millenicom. Effective 12/1/14, Verizon Wireless service to your MiFi device will be suspended.
In order to avoid a disruption of service, please contact us at 800-233-8974, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time to replace your current plan with a Verizon Wireless plan. We will explain available price plan options that best fit your needs and help ensure a seamless transition.
We value your business and look forward to hearing from you."
The Junkman said
05:55 PM Dec 2, 2014
It Just keeps on going, and going, and going.. lol
The Junkman said
07:41 PM Dec 3, 2014
Figures.. Jinx myself.. they shut it off today. lol
I don't think Millenicom was scamming anyone. I have a feeling that resellers ALL get the government (aka LOWEST possible) rate.
I think it's more of a verizon organizational issue (who supports WHAT accounts), but I don't know enough about it to comment.
I do think the fact that they were so successful, is more of a reason Verizon acquired their accounts.
However, as discussed, am I the ONLY one who's having these issues with being run from dept to department and getting NO
answers from VERIZON?
ALSO have NOT got any messages from my PANTECH290 now plugged into a pc, and running.
ALSO (btw) have not successfully connected to VZ via my pantech290 via my WiFiRanger for about 2 weeks. (Coincidence? I think Not!)
cheers
Verizon did not acquire anything from Millenicom. They received a customer list, and are attempting to "sell" you NEW service..
Check out escapees thread.. and the messages from Verizon. In fact, if anything, They are distancing themself from them.
In the Government sales business, no one get's better pricing than the goverment.
Time will tell all..There is much more to this story.. the throttling, accounts, contracts, and timing are all funny.. I am sure the feds have a investigation going on as well. Or did ..
I hope I don't run into this when/if I swap my pantech over to Verizon..
-- Edited by The Junkman on Tuesday 28th of October 2014 09:00:29 AM
That would imply that the accounts still belong to Millenicom. My guess, Verizon acted within their rights under the terms of whatever contract they had/have with Millenicom. I still don't smell anything "funny". Any impropriety on Millenicom's part would surely have made news in the business community by now. Silence.... I stick with my original hypothesis.
Thanks everyone! I just received notice yesterday (via Millenicom device message & an email from Millenicom) my notice about the change.
We may just double our data with VZW, use our VZW tablet as the RV hotspot and let the Millenicom device take a break. If I need a booster, I am sure there are those here who can recommend what hardware will work to boost the signal.
That's $90 saved in the budget. We will be talking to VZW about their current deal today. We still have 1 phone under contract with them and will keep that for great travel connections.
Do you have ANY evidence of wrongdoing by Millenicom or Verizon? Do you have any evidence of a federal investigation? If not, be careful of your comments.
Terry
Seems funny to me ? .. Like I said . time will tell ?
Or maybe not ?. Just it being so quiet on the who problems,, seems funny to me ?.. I guess no one else wonder why they where shut down? We may never know if parties agree to keep it quiet?.
It's more than the goverment contract stuff ?... ( I have sold stuff off GSA contracts to non goverment accounts as well ?, lol )
And terry, this is all hypothotetical and alot of guessing ?.. Pretty sure everyone knew that?.. as I have no inside info to offer?
I think it would make a good movie.. and make up the ending?..lol
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 03:27:29 PM
the story get longer and longer.......and of course the level of the pot gets lower & lower.....thank the Spirits for good coffee!!!
Although this seems like the best economical solution, for me it wouldn't work because I need to be able to create a wifi hotspot so I can connect my computer for work. For folks who are only using the internet for email, messenging and surfing, that would work very well as it can all be done on the Tracfone phone.
If hypothetical, how about putting your comments in the form of questions instead of statements? And, I'm not sure that everyone knows that you were guessing.
As before, this thread has gone to a argumentative state and I have deleted a few comments. If it occurs again, I'll close the thread.
Terry
I will add a question mark to all of it.
edit.. done.
-- Edited by The Junkman on Wednesday 29th of October 2014 03:27:50 PM
Have not had a throttling issue since Verizon dropped Millenicom... Imagine that !lol system is strong and consistent as it should be. Just saying..
Naw .. it was the same location..Just moved 2 days ago.. Doesn't matter anymore.
It was booming back at the old spot after they shut down, and it's BOOMING now .. that's what really matters. and even better.. It's FREE..LOL
-- Edited by The Junkman on Monday 3rd of November 2014 07:55:21 AM
birder526: http://www.rvmobileinternet.com/ is your friend. They have even written a book on it.
"Action Required To Avoid Service Disruption
Wireless Service For Your MiFi device ends on December 1, 2014
A review of your account indicates that you have a MiFi mobile internet device and a wireless service plan with Millenicom. Effective 12/1/14, Verizon Wireless service to your MiFi device will be suspended.
In order to avoid a disruption of service, please contact us at 800-233-8974, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern time to replace your current plan with a Verizon Wireless plan. We will explain available price plan options that best fit your needs and help ensure a seamless transition.
We value your business and look forward to hearing from you."