How to set up verizon hotspot device

Gone are the days of relying on public Wi-Fi for your laptop or tablet. Today, most smartphones from Verizon include a built-in mobile hotspot function that allows you to work and browse the Internet while you’re on the go.

With a mobile hotspot, you can connect multiple devices on a 5G1 capable or 4G LTE capable smartphone. After a few quick steps, the phone creates its own secure Wi-Fi network for your devices to join. There’s no need for a USB cable, and multiple users can share your phone’s mobile data plan at once.

There are just a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. If you aren’t subscribed to one of Verizon’s Unlimited Plans, then any data used by a connected device will be deducted from your plan’s total data allowance. Also, be sure to keep your mobile hotspot password protected - if disabled, anyone can connect without your permission and potentially access transmitted data.

How to use a mobile hotspot on Verizon.

Many of our monthly phone plans and certain prepaid plans let you use Mobile Hotspot on capable devices for no additional monthly charge.

When a device is connected to your phone’s Mobile Hotspot feature or app, data usage is applied to your data plan's monthly allowance.

After exceeding your plan's monthly high-speed allowance, depending on the plan, you have a few options available. You can move to a plan with a higher monthly hotspot data allowance, purchase Data Boost for $35 for an additional 5GB, or continue to use your mobile hotspot at a lower speed. 

Our current Unlimited plans give more Mobile Hotspot data:

• 5G Get More – 50 GB/month premium Mobile Hotspot data, then unlimited lower-speed data.

• One Unlimited for iPhone, 5G Do More and 5G Play More – 25 GB/month premium Mobile Hotspot data, then unlimited lower-speed data.

• 5G Start – 5 GB/month 5G Nationwide/4G LTE mobile hotspot data, then unlimited lower-speed data. 

Once you’ve determined if your plan has mobile hotspot capabilities, you can then focus on turning on your smartphone’s mobile hotspot functionality.

Many smartphones and tablets have a built-in Mobile Hotspot feature that you can access in your device's Settings or the App menu. The feature may have a different name on your device (e.g., Personal Hotspot [iOS], Internet Sharing [Windows®] or Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot [Google™ Nexus devices]), but they do the same thing. Turn your mobile hotspot on using these features in settings, and viola! Your device should be able to find your mobile hotspot network and be able to connect from there.

What’s more, you can also purchase an individual mobile hotspot device and power it with Verizon. Learn more about mobile hotspot options available to shop now.

Bring the Internet with you.

Turn your laptop into a virtual office, stream live videos over your camera or rock out to your favorite online playlists right from your smart speaker. Mobile hotspots make it easy to connect to the web via your smartphone. And you can make the most of your connection by pairing popular devices like the Apple iPhone 14, Samsung Galaxy S22, and Google Pixel 6 with Verizon, the network America relies on.

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Step 1

1. Insert your 4G LTE SIM card

Note: If your new Jetpack came with a Verizon Wireless SIM card already inserted (typical for most Jetpacks purchased from Verizon), go to Step 2: Set up and activate your new Jetpack.

The location and position of SIM cards varies by device, so for information specific to your device, visit our Support page for Verizon devices and select your Jetpack.

If you're using a Verizon 4G LTE SIM card that came in your shipment:

1. Snap the SIM card out of its holder without touching the gold electrical contacts.
2. Insert the SIM card into your new Jetpack.

If you're reusing your old Jetpack’s Verizon Wireless 4G LTE SIM card:

1. Remove the SIM card from your original device without touching the gold electrical contacts.
2. Make sure the SIM card is the correct size for your new Jetpack.
3. Insert the SIM card into your new Jetpack.

Step 2

1. Set up and activate your new Jetpack

1. Write down your Jetpack's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password. You'll find it located in one of three places:
   • On the back of your new Jetpack
   • Under the battery cover
   • On the Jetpack's screen when it's turned on
2. Visit our Support page for Verizon devices and select your Jetpack. Here you can find instructions for setting up your specific Jetpack model.

Note: It may take a few minutes to complete activation.

If you're on a standard monthly plan:

1. Activation will begin immediately.
2. To confirm that activation is complete, open a browser on your connected device and go to your favorite website. If you can reach the internet, activation is complete.

If you're on a prepaid plan:

1. On your connected device, open a browser to connect to the internet.
2. You'll be directed to a screen where you can purchase a data plan.
3. Activation will begin shortly after signing up for service.

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