I don't have one currently I'm having issues with, I'm wanting to get one. I have a Pre-Pay Trac Phone, but just doesn't get a signal much of the time here in MS (and this isn't the only time it hasn't). I use a Verizon Air Card in my Computer for internet access, and am happy with their coverage. I use an external antenna on my Air Card (which stays in a Wireless Router, not the Laptop), and don't want a hotspot to take the place of that, as I'm afraid the antenna helps the signal at times. However, I might try it and see how well it worked, and if it did as well (or better) than the Air Card, I wouldn't be opposed to dropping it (well out of satisfying the contract on it) as I'm sure it would be cheaper.
I know "jack" about the new type phones, and am looking for suggestions. Honestly, I'd like to get one free with a 2 year Contract, and one I could connect my Laptop to, in the event I was happy with it and could ditch the Air Card (and save $60/mo). I need to keep some type of communication line with family open in event of emergency. I'm asking here 1st (as opposed to Customer Service at Verizon) to try and get an idea of what might be most cost effective.
I have a 5G limit on my Air Card (which I've never come close to exceeding), and while I somewhat limit my calls (and have never sent a text), I would use it more (calls) if it were cheaper than the Pre-Pay.
I'd like to make calls naturally, be able to try-out the connection of my laptop for internet (which I'm guessing what is meant by "hotspot"), and have a camera (which I imagine they all do now a days) with a Data Limit I wouldn't worry about exceeding (somewhere in the neighborhood of the 5G I have now) with a fair bit of talk time.
Anyone familiar with, or maybe just got something relating to all this babble which might help? Now, for all you "Techies"......English please :Rofl
Thanks!
Brian

