Verizon 3G hotspot Now Activated for Free?

**jasco13** · 01-06-2011, 04:35 PM

Anyone else notice this. 3 G hotspot is working now. I didn't activate it or anything. Seems like maybe verizon screwed up and activated it for everyone. A couple friends at work with other android phones from VZW said theirs is working today also. I'm using it right now. Anyone else getting free hotspot?

**tntdroid** · 01-06-2011, 05:06 PM

I have free hotspot everyday. Root it!

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**jasco13** · 01-06-2011, 05:21 PM

So do I. I just thought it weird that the VZW app is working now even though you are supposed to pay to "activate" it.

**JimA** · 01-06-2011, 06:16 PM

Not for me. I'm rooted an at first it worked then I got a web page advising me to call VZW to activate it for $20/month...

**Cyber Warrior** · 01-06-2011, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by tntdroid

I have free hotspot everyday. Root it!

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Same here.....high five! Lol.

**RHChan84** · 01-06-2011, 06:20 PM

Hell yea, free is much better.

**NewAge** · 01-06-2011, 06:25 PM

If you are activating the wifi tether, then in settings, data manager, data delivery, uncheck allow data over network (bottom box). Wait a second then re-check the same box and refresh on the connected device.

Doesn't require root and works for everyone!

**terpitude71** · 01-06-2011, 08:22 PM

keeping an eye on this thread...you forum vets know why

**o_dat1** · 01-06-2011, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by NewAge

If you are activating the wifi tether, then in settings, data manager, data delivery, uncheck allow data over network (bottom box). Wait a second then re-check the same box and refresh on the connected device.

Doesn't require root and works for everyone!

Thanks for sharing that info.. I'm not rooted and it works like a charm

**o_dat1** · 01-06-2011, 08:44 PM

The only restraint is that you have to refresh every so often because you will eventually get the contact your service provider for this service page. However that is something I can deal with for free secured wireless tethering.

**CypherMax** · 01-06-2011, 09:10 PM

Wow it works for me too. I turned it off for now. Hope this doesn't just show up on my bill next month! Prob wont though. Wonder why it's free maybe they figured it just makes sense!

**kentusmc** · 01-06-2011, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by Cyber Warrior

Same here.....high five! Lol.

Double High Five!

**gt3dan** · 01-07-2011, 12:34 AM

How long have you had it running? Im sure you will see a charge on your next bill. Verizon loves their money and rarely gives anything away for free.

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**wildman** · 01-07-2011, 12:45 AM

Is there any speed difference when using hotspot app compared to rooted wireless tether app?

**RHChan84** · 01-07-2011, 01:30 AM

I compared them to my MiFi (Wifi and USB mode) and my Droid using rooted wifi tether. Speeds were about the same. maybe slightly off but so slightly that it's noticeable.

**wildman** · 01-07-2011, 01:45 AM

Thanks on update....

**dwaynewilliams#WN** · 01-07-2011, 03:57 AM

I'm fearful to try this. I have a feeling that some of you may get unwanted charges on your bill next month.

**Finsol** · 01-07-2011, 08:08 AM

Hold on let me pop a bag of popcorn, this might get interetsing

**o_dat1** · 01-07-2011, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by NewAge

If you are activating the wifi tether, then in settings, data manager, data delivery, uncheck allow data over network (bottom box). Wait a second then re-check the same box and refresh on the connected device.

Doesn't require root and works for everyone!

How you long have you done this and have you ever seen an unwanted charge on your bill using this method on a non rooted phone? Please inform us.

**DroidDev** · 01-07-2011, 09:26 AM

Be careful they didnt change it to the same system they use for minutes. Make sure you arent running up "Wireless Tether" charges. Verizon is bad for that type of thing.

**tntdroid** · 01-07-2011, 09:32 AM

Check online and see if you got any new things. They track minutes and data so they might add it.

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**j0hnnyRingo** · 01-07-2011, 09:50 AM

I noticed yesterday mine work working as well, without ever having spoken to Verizon about activating.

Will be interesting to see if we are hit with charges for usage on the next bill or not...

**RHChan84** · 01-07-2011, 10:39 AM

You could just always call them and see if there are extra charges. Just call and ask what is on your plan.

**davidnc** · 01-07-2011, 11:03 AM

Im to busy eatting popcorn to call vzw.......wait im rooted nvr mind

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**RHChan84** · 01-07-2011, 11:06 AM

haha, yep same for me.

I looked at my bill and I got the phone for about 2 days before my bill cycle and my data usage went from 500mb to roughly 1.6gb but then again I was downloading TONS of apps.

My bill cycle is about 3 days in and I'm close to 200 mb, that's with nothing being downloaded just web pages and emails. God I love this phone.