[…]plug-and-play. Setting up your account and auto-billing (to get the monthly $10 discount) on the Verizon website is another story. The Verizon web portal is awful. It took several phone calls and hours for me to be able to set up my account for auto-billing. In the end, it was worth it, but be prepared for poor customer service. Some other folks have had similar experiences, while it went smoothly for others. Does it have Wi-Fi built in? Yes! It’s fine for an apartment or small home. For anything bigger, you can always attach your own Wi-Fi router, which you […]
[…]button on the bottom of the unit for more than three seconds. The LED will flash yellow. 7. Call Verizon When you’ve exhausted the in-home remedies above, it’s time to call Verizon. Usually, they’ll have one of two solutions: replacing your gateway or fixing their tower. A good number of folks on the forums have said that replacing the gateway fixed the problem for them. And, you just might get the brand new gateway (model WNC-CR200A)! Often the problem isn’t in your home though – it’s at Verizon’s tower. Based on your location, they should know if the tower near […]
[…]with later firmware updates. One person online who was experiencing this problem said that when Verizon replaced their ASK cube with the new ARC model, the disconnection problem went away. So that may be another solution! If you’re an advanced user, check out this alternate solution on the Verizon gateway which does not use Passthrough mode. Turning off DHCP on one of your devices or changing the IP range may help both the disconnection issue and the speed getting cut in half. But only try this if you know what you’re doing! Conclusion I hope this was helpful to you! […]
[…]would be a necessary feature of any 5G home internet system. Unfortunately, the web portal for Verizon 5G Internet Gateway models that begin with ASK-NCQ1338 (see the bottom of your unit for your model number) with firmware version 222656 do not display signal strength. If you have an ASK unit with version 3.2.0.21 or later, this hack is not necessary. To see signal strength with that firmware, go to Advanced -> System -> System Status, the scroll down to Modem where you can see values for 4G LET Signal Strength and 5G Signals Strength. How to See Signal Strength in […]
[…]more reliable alternative to cable Internet and share the experience with y’all! What Is Verizon 5G Home Internet? With Verizon 5G Home Internet, you get your Internet access through an Internet gateway box that communicates with the nearest Verizon cell tower wirelessly. It’s very much like using a cell phone as an Internet hotspot. The Verizon Internet Gateway box even has a phone number assigned to it! If this sounds disconcerting to you, it did to me also. Could this have as much bandwidth as a direct cable connection? Keep reading. Cost – Updated August 2023 In August 2023, Verizon […]
[…]cable, but this is 5G wireless. On cable internet, I was getting about 90Mbps download speeds. On Verizon’s Home Internet, I’m getting 240Mbps in my testing. Amazing! Read my full review of Verizon 5G Home Internet. 2. Check Out Fiber If you’re on cable Internet now, fiber might be a significantly cheaper alternative, with higher speeds. Your monthly bill could go from $80 to around $50 for fiber. Companies like Verizon (FIOS) and Frontier offer it in some areas. Check thier websites to see if they offer it in your neighborhood. 3. Threaten to Leave for a Competitor Do some […]
[…]tool is the easiest way that I’ve found to find the nearest LTE or 5G cell towers operated by Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, or other carriers in the United States. You may want to find the closest cell towers operated by a particular carrier if you are looking to switch cell phone service, or if you’re considering wireless home Internet service, or if you already have wireless home Internet and you want to optimize the placement of your gateway. About Cellmapper Cellmapper.net is the tool that I recommend to find cell towers near you. It uses crowd-sourced data to generate a […]
[…]call your current provider to complain about your bill. That’s exactly what my wife did with Verizon. She was paying $71/month and she called them to complain and see if she could get her bill lowered. Here’s what happened. At first, the guy at Verizon said she could get a $6/month discount for one year (later we found out this required a one-year contract). Hmm… not very exciting, but it was a start. Then, he said there was a special deal where she could get $20 off her bill for the next three months. Okay… Finally, they realized that she […]
[…]might not have heard of Mint Mobile or Republic Wireless, but everyone has seen TV commercials for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. In addition, MVNOs generally have fewer retail locations or are online only. That saves a ton of money. MVNOs may not offer some features and perks like international roaming, free anti-spam app, or phone financing. Some plans don’t offer mobile hotspots. Finally, for a lot of these low-cost carriers, you have to pre-pay for up to a year at a time, to get their lowest rates. These issues may or may not be important to you, so research before […]
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[…]basic cable TV for free with purchase of cable Internet. Here is one ludicrous example. I called Verizon to try to lower my DSL bill. They said I could lower it by bundling a landline with it. I didn’t need the land line, but it was cheaper to get it and just not use it! The catch is that the rate could go up later to more than what you are paying now, so be sure to ask about the “fine print” and any future cost increases before doing this option. 5. Ask for Promotional Deals and Discounts I know […]
[…]of Internet access (as well as cell phone service). I personally switched from cable Internet to Verizon 5G Home Internet, saving $30 per month! Interestingly, the phrase “Disable My Cable” fits in this context as well! For my mobile phone service, I switched to Mint Mobile, saving $40 per month! About Me I love tinkering with technology and sharing tips on how to spend less money on TV content, Internet access, and cellular plans! I have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. I worked as an electrical engineer for over twenty years […]
