As a mom of three I am constantly on the go. Whether it be for swim lessons, picking up the kids from school or visiting family, we are always going somewhere. I have also been traveling a little more as a blogger and I am amazed to see how bad free WiFi can be and how scarce it is. As a blogger obviously being connected to the Internet is a must for me and I admit I get a little twitchy if I don’t check my email every few hours. Now yes I have a smartphone but honestly I hate typing on it and I definitely can’t work from it. I suppose I could try to do a hotspot off my phone but I don’t even know how that works and if that would eat away at our data plan.
A separate hotspot is what I need and with NetZero I found that I can get fast speeds wherever I go, without spending an arm and a leg! A hotspot is great because it can connect multiple devices at one time wherever you need Internet. So yes while in a car you can get Internet, while sitting in a park – Internet, while at grandma’s who doesn’t even understand what the Internet is – yep Internet there too!
NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband hotspot is a way to get Internet wherever you need, whether on the go or at home, because we all know how reliable home Internet can be at times. There are definite times at home when I feel like Comcast is slowing down my speed or just kicking me off (like around 11:45 PM every night) and with NetZero I can just hop onto that at home!
Setting up NetZero is super easy. Just turn on your device, charge it if needed, search for the network and log in! Its like your own personal portable router and modem in one. There are no contracts, no commitments, no overage charges to worry about. Just pick the data plan you think you need and with contracts starting at just $9.95 per month its affordable. You can even try the service for up to one year for free with the purchase of a NetZero device (the Free plan though is only 200 MB which is not very much at all.)
The Monthly Data Plans:
- Free ($0): 200MB
- Basic ($9.95): 500MB
- Plus ($19.95): 1 GB
- Pro ($34.95): 2 GB
- Platinum ($49.95): 4GB
There are two devices you can buy, both are lightweight and portable: Hotspot and Stick. While the stick is cheaper it supports only one user at a time via USB. The NetZero Hotspot supports up to 8 simultaneous Wi-Fi enabled devices withing 150 feet. Yes 8 devices at one time! That means I could connect via my laptop, my husband our iPad, my one son our Android Xyboard and my other son the iPod Touch. Yes we are a techie family, and I can only imagine how much more we will be when my kids get into their teen years!
NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband offers a two plans for customers to meet their data needs. Lightspeed is designed for email and web browsing while conserving data usage, with downoads at up to 1 Mbit/s. Warpspeed is designed for email, web browsing and video while maximizing speed, downloads at up to 1 Mbit/s. Customers in ANY and ALL data plans can switch back and forth between the two speeds to conserve or maximize.
So no more going without the Internet, dealing with slow speeds from free WiFi or worse yet worrying about what you are doing on public Wifi. The NetZero Hotspot is secure and encrypted to keep your data safe in your own private Internet connection. The coverage is available in over 80 U.S. cities, with hopefully more on the way!
So connecting is super easy, how is the connection you may ask? Awesome! I haven’t had any problems and it actually seems better than the expensive Internet I pay for at home! I have full bars for my WiFi connection with the NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband and I only have three bars when I connect with my Comcast! The best feature by far though is that the Hotspot device holds a charge for up to 6 hours! There are many times when I am traveling when I am not by an outlet and this is a huge plus for me.
BUY IT: Visit NetZero to check out their data plans and get your own Hotspot!
WIN IT: (1) US winner will receive NetZero Hotspot plus three months of platinum service ($49.95 per month). The winner must live in the U.S. This is a $300 value.
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Mom and More Disclosure: I am part of the Mom It Forward blogger network. Mom It Forward and NetZero partnered in support of this campaign. NetZero compensated me for participation in this campaign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Please see my Disclosure Policy.
Will says
What sort of car charger can I use for my NetZero hot spot?
Sarah L says
That’s GREAT! Thank you very much. I know I’ll love using it.
Melinda says
I learned that the first month is free! 🙂
Derk Thomas says
FIrst month free – holiday special until January 3rd.
Tanya White says
I learned they have a sale of 50% off devices and first month is free!
Corey Olomon says
I found out that they have 4G coverage in my area.
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they offer really cheap dsl service
Alex Roach says
They give you a month free!
Stefanie Gladden ( Ann Lyfe ) says
I learned you can get 1 month free w/the purchase of a pay plan!
Victoria R. says
I learned that its available in over 80 cities in the US.
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50% off net zero devices
KATHY DALTON says
the service is available in my area
Tracie Trump says
Love that the plans are affordable and have coverage in Tampa, FL, my fb is Michelle Trump and my email is [email protected]
naomi c says
i can take my internet just about anywhere (as long as there is coverage)
Stacey V says
I learned you can get an educational game pack fr 5.95 a month
joseph gersch jr says
i learned they have various pricing and plans
kelley roach says
there are no contracts
Long Nguyen says
Very cool product
Cassandra McCann says
they have semi affordable pricing
Christine says
currently are offering 50% off devices and first month is free
wendy rozema says
that there r no contracts!!
Selinda says
I learned that they have a NetZero 4g Stick For Laptops and Netbooks
Cindy Ray says
You get 200MB for free
Austin Baroudi says
I learned that they offer a free 200mb plan!
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Free NortonTM AntiVirus available
dani marie says
i learned it is available in my area! woot.
Daniel M says
learned NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband provides secure, mobile, super-fast 4G Internet access for your laptop, iPad, netbook or tablet in over 80 cities across the U.S.
Mary Calabrese says
I learned that they have coverage in my area!
Brittany Baughman says
I love that there are no contracts! That is a HUGE plus!
Sarah L says
I learned they have coverage in Denver.
Thanks for the contest.
Denise says
They still offer dialup. I didn’t think there was anyone left offering dialup Internet!
Kaycee says
You can get 4gb for 50 bucks a month!
jen gersch says
they offfer 50% off devices
Connie Gruning says
I learned that the prices are way lower than I thought they were. It’s even in my price range!!
Mary Withrow says
This would be fantastic, I travel to all the areas covered, lol! I also see a few areas where I have relatives that would love to try this…As I travel they will get to try it as well! The price would be fantastic compared to what I pay now! I really can’t believe I have never heard of this! wow! Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Seyma Shabbir says
50% off all devices and first month free
Donna Marie says
That you can get 50 percent off the devices and a month free right now.
Gina H. says
I learned that NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband provides secure, mobile, super-fast 4G Internet access for your laptop, iPad, netbook or tablet in over 80 cities across the U.S.
Mary Payment says
With NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband, there are no contracts.
Melissa Zimmerman says
50% off and one month free
jeanette sheets says
a month free and 50 percent off
steve weber says
I learned that their service is available in my area.
Marty Harris says
NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband provides secure, mobile, super-fast 4G Internet access for your laptop, iPad®, netbook or tablet in over 80 cities across the U.S.
[email protected]
Lee Black says
I learned that it’s your own private wifi network, and I would like to have one!
Adrienne gordon says
they have 4g service
Crissy D. says
I learned they have a stick for laptops
natalie s says
They have a lot of plan options starting at just $0!
NIcole Strunk says
They are in our area and are very affordable
Jenny Sims says
I learned that coverage is available all over the U.S., in more than 80 cities!
sandra says
i learned NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband provides secure, mobile, super-fast 4G Internet access for your laptop, iPad®, netbook or tablet in over 80 cities across the U.S.
erica says
I didn’t realize they had more than 1 data plan to choose from
Michelle.A. says
I learned that their DSL package comes with Free NortonTM AntiVirus (for PC Only)
Free Wireless Modem with Firewall
Email Spam & Spyware Protection
Free Live DSL Support
Cindi Decker says
Internet connection is private and your personal information is protected from hackers and data thieves.
Candice says
I learned there is a month free and 50% off all devices.
Betsy says
i learned their plans are affordable
rebeka deleon says
NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband is available in over 80 cities across the U.S.
Barbara Montag says
Something I learned – With NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband, there are no contracts, commitments or overage charges.
Thank you.
melissa teears says
There price plans are affordable
Debby says
Learned that it is available in 80 cities!
Diane W says
I learned that I want it. They currently are offering 50% off devices and first month is free.
Wendi says
I like that they also have a stick that you can use with items