Anyone familiar with FreedomPop?

By xenacat3, 29 December, 2013

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Hello: I am considering the merits/feasibility of using a FreedomPop WiFi device with my iPhone 4S for internet access. The 4G service is not available in my area, but 3G is. I think 3G may be free, but I am not 100 percent clear on this. I understand that 3G is slower, but if it is actually free I can deal with this. It is my understanding that FreedomPop uses Sprint's 3G network. However, this shouldn't matter if I am connecting to the FreedomPop device via WiFi. Any info you might have will be a lot of help, as I am hesitant to buy a FreedomPop hotspot until I am somewhat assured of my ability to use it with my iPhone. Thanks Lisa

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By Carlos Alonso on Sunday, January 5, 2014 - 08:26

My understanding is that there is a free plan that includes 4g only, but if you are outside the 4g coverage area you won't be able to use 3g with the free plan, there is a paid plan (I believe 3.99/mo) which allows you to use 3g when outside of 4g coverage, I did not buy this device because when I tried my home zip code in their website the site showed no coverage available in my area. I strongly recommend you check your zip code to check your coverage before you buy this device.