AT&T Mobley is available again

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How much time does AT&T really actually allow? I understand it is unlimited but at their choice of activity. Can you use netflix ? Thanks all
 
AT&T does not control our activities on the Mobley at all. We can stream video all day and night if we want to, although 2-3 hours at a time for a movie is more commonly what we do.
 
I just connected a Cradlepoint CT-350 router to the Mobley via USB cable.  Granted the Mobley supports 5 connections, but sometimes (especially if I use it at home) I need more connections.


The Cradlepoint router was sitting in the junk box from being used with a Verizon USB 3G modem 8 or 9 years ago.  I assume that a few of you also still have a Cradlepoint router sitting around.
There are a lot of people using routers to repeat the WiFi signal, but using the micro USB (covered by a rubber stopper) its just plug and go.  I still can use the 5 Mobley connections with that SSID and 16 more using the Cradlepoint's SSID.


Probably any USB router could be used.  For most people the 5 connections are enough for car or RV use.
 
Lou, are you using the Mobley's USB port to connect to the CTR-350? I'm using a Pepwave Surf Mini On-The-Go to connect to the Mobley using WiFi as WAN, since the USB connection, while recognized by the Pepwave, wouldn't connect to the Internet via the Mobley. I also have a Cradlepoint MBR95, but I haven't tried tethering that yet. I think I still have a CTR-350 somewhere too.

Oops! Now that I think about it, I don't think the CTR-350 has a USB input for tethering...  :eek: ;D
 
NY_Dutch said:
Oops! Now that I think about it, I don't think the CTR-350 has a USB input for tethering...  :eek: ;D
My CRT-350 was only used by me in the past to plug in a Verizon USB720 modem.  The CTR also works fine to plug in my smart phone for tethering. The CTR350 also has one RJ45 network jack that can be used to plug in a cable/dsl modem or use as a LAN jack.
 
Ah! Thanks, Bill. I'll have to dig around in my electronic storage and see if I still have the 350 tucked away. That also gives me hope that the Mobley will work with my Cradlepoint MBR95 when I get around to trying it. Right now, the Pepwave OTG is working well for us in WiFi as WAN mode.
 
Bought the Mobley a couple of months ago. Couldn't get a signal while we were in WY, but it's working just fine here in OH where we're spending time with kids and grandkids. Having three gandkids overnight with us, each of whom needed to be online with two devices, meant that we hit the Mobley's limit of 5 connections. Their parents couldn't get online, and I had to break out the VZW Jetpack.

Looks like I need to get a router hooked up. Unfortunately, all my old routers are in the garage at home in CA.

When I was a kid, I thought it was great to build a "crystal radio" and have something come out of the speaker headphones  :(
 
Tom said:
Bought the Mobley a couple of months ago. Couldn't get a signal while we were in WY, but it's working just fine here in OH where we're spending time with kids and grandkids. Having three gandkids overnight with us, each of whom needed to be online with two devices, meant that we hit the Mobley's limit of 5 connections. Their parents couldn't get online, and I had to break out the VZW Jetpack.

Looks like I need to get a router hooked up. Unfortunately, all my old routers are in the garage at home in CA.

When I was a kid, I thought it was great to build a "crystal radio" and have something come out of the speaker  :(

Pick up one of these; GL-AR150 $24
You can use WISP to connect to your mobley wireless or use a Usb cable to tether the mobley. The AR150 will use a connection speed of about 72 Mbps between your laptop and the router. The modem is powered with a usb cable also (Not included) Nice little router. I ordered the AR300 to see if it performs better.
 
Thanks Klaas. Jeff gave me a heads up on a similar device, which I ordered from amazon.
 
How our expectations have changed ...

In the olde country, many years before the internet, this is how folks used to network:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_crier
 
Tom said:
How our expectations have changed ...

In the olde country, many years before the internet, this is how folks used to network:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_crier

Sort of looks like you in the picture. Is it?
 
Depends on which picture you're referring to  ;D
 
Went to the local AT&T store and signed up.  Device should be here in a few days.
 
So how is the Mobley working out for those that have purchased one? They are out of stock again on the web site. It also looks like AT&T insists on a monthly protection plan for $8. Is that the case or not?
 
We now use the Mobley since July this year and really love it. Speed is not always great but we are always connected. Sometimes you just need to relocate the
Mobley in the coach to get more bars. I always open the admin page on my laptop and see if I need to relocate the Mobley. We are currently in week 3 of a 5-week trip and did not use any other way to get internet. (Our second trip since we started using the Mobley) Our cell phones show only a use of 1GB so far.
We have gone over the 22 GB every month but did not see any network management slowdown.

When you buy the Mobley online, one of the options is to decline the protection plan. We pay a total of $22.01 per month. ($20+taxes)

To get around the limit of 5 connected devices it is connected to a small travel router. I use WISP to re-transmit the signal. (WISP=Wireless Internet Service Provider) Both our cell phones, both our laptops, a wireless printer and the TV are connected to the router.

(I'm building configuring and selling the needed connectors and routers on eBay but currently sold out)
 
SargeW said:
So how is the Mobley working out for those that have purchased one? They are out of stock again on the web site. It also looks like AT&T insists on a monthly protection plan for $8. Is that the case or not?

I ran into this too.

It also looked like you have to have an AT&T cell plan to use it at the $20/month rate.

Is there anyone out there that DOESN'T have any other AT&T plan and has a Mobley only from them and only pay $20 + taxes?

I had called a local store and they even had 2 in stock but when I asked about the $20 plan she knew nothing about that
and it sounded like you needed an account to get one and it would be an add on to a cell plan.

Does anyone have a link to documentation that I could print out and take to a store so they don't mess it up and I end up
getting charged much more or they tell me they can't do it without me having an AT&T cell phone plan?
 
Yes, when I bought my Mobley back in June, I had no other AT&T accounts, and my bill is around $22 per month with tax.

You need to talk to a connected car specialist, or have the local agent look through the plans in detail in the computer for the $20 per month connected car plan which is only available for the Mobley, it is NOT the $20 add on data plan which only shares minutes with an existing plan.
 
RedandSilver said:
I ran into this too.

It also looked like you have to have an AT&T cell plan to use it at the $20/month rate.

Is there anyone out there that DOESN'T have any other AT&T plan and has a Mobley only from them and only pay $20 + taxes?

I had called a local store and they even had 2 in stock but when I asked about the $20 plan she knew nothing about that
and it sounded like you needed an account to get one and it would be an add on to a cell plan.

Does anyone have a link to documentation that I could print out and take to a store so they don't mess it up and I end up
getting charged much more or they tell me they can't do it without me having an AT&T cell phone plan?

I have the plan with only the Mobley, nothing else! Our phones are still with Verizon. 
A lot of employees in stores do not know about this plan, it is called the "connected car plan"  Maybe ask for a supervisor? I bought the Mobley online from the AT&T website.
 
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