Winegard ConnecT 2

Hello @Sdyoungones!

Though our AT&T unlimited plans are excellent for heavy streamers who want to watch their entertainment virtually anywhere, you're more than welcome to use your Wi-Fi extender on any AT&T wireless plan.

Hope this info helps!

Lar, AT&T Community Specialist

Hello, I have the same question, but this answer does not completely satisfy...

I too have the older, unlimited plan that does not allow hotspots.  If I add a Simm card to my current plan, and use it in the Winegard Connect 2.0, then it should not work because it uses a data only, mobile hotspot connection (which is disabled on my current plan).  In addition, if I change my plan to a newer unlimited that allows hotspots, what I am reading is that each "line" is approved for 15 gb of hotspot each.  So, by that logic, my Winegard Conntect 2.0, in the motorhome would only be good for 15 gbs, even though it is on a unlimited plan.

Could you respond to that please?

Jerry E.

@Sdyoungones

The answer is you can get a data only SIM card (post or prepaid plan) add a line for the device, and run a hotspot on a prepaid, capped or tiered plan.  

If you have an unlimited plan you cannot do so.  Unlimited plans do not allow mobile hotspots except for some connected cars.  

SIM cards for phones do not work in data only devices.

http://www.winegard.com/connect

This is the device correct?  I’m not sure if Support understands what it is.  I’m not sure you do.....

Your phone has the ability to create a mobile hotspot.  On unlimited plans hotspot use on your phone or tablet is limited to 10 or 15 gigs.  That isn’t what your asking about.  

This device acts as a stand alone mobile hotspot of MIFI device and amplifier for local Wifi signals as well.  I assume to take advantage of wifi in RV parks.  

As a stand alone mobile hotspot it cannot be added to an unlimited data plan.  Only a limited data plan or tiered plan.  

As a Wifi amplifier it may not require anything but electricity to amplify local signal from an RV park wifi source.  

   Sure hope I explained that better.

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@Sdyoungones wrote:
yes it is for my RV. You have clearly explained the connect 2 won't work
with my phone unless I change plans.
I’m not sure that is what I explained, but okay....   it can be put on a tiered plan, or prepaid plan, just not unlimited.  It doesn’t have anything to do with your phone.  
The connect 2 has plans you can
purchase thru them which I guess I will do because I was told a hotspot on
my phone would cost me $80 plus a month. I originally called to get hotspot
turned on, on my phone and was told to do that it would cost me close to
$80 a month and without that I have no hotspot available at all.
I think you must have misunderstood.  I think you were offered unlimited phone data plan at $80.  It allows only 15 gigs of hotspot use a month.  That’s about 5 hours of streaming video.  
But you are saying I do have 10 to 15 gigs to use on the plan I have now?
I don’t know what plan you have.  The current Unlimited and More allows each phone 15 gigs of hotspot use.  
Do I understand that right.
Thanks for your info you have been helpful. It's just frustrating because
I keep getting different answers.
Not surprised.  ATT employees may know plans, but non US reps are notoriously poorly informed.  

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Buying through winegaurd, or buying a fixed post or prepaid plan may be your best option.