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Novatel Verizon 4G LTE Broadband Router with Voice T1114
Last Updated: March 10, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.3
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/10
Total Reviews
172
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56
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SIM
22card, verizon, activate, said sim card, jetpack
+36%
-64%
" ... Sim card in device cannot be activated, device is useless ... "
" ... It is sold as new, but it is old enough that Verizon has retired the internal, non-replaceable SIM card. ... "
" ... SIM was OK and had to call Verizon sales to add a new "line" to Verizon account. ... "
" ... No SIM card installed. ... "
" ... no SIM CARD not even sure what to do with it big paper weight now. ... "
" ... Not pre-installed with a sim card like stated. ... Specifically ordered off a listing that said sim card installed but it was not! ... "
" ... verizon said SIM card was stolen ... "
" ... Note: This DOES NOT COME WITH A SIM CARD. ... If you try going on YouTube and see a video that says that it does not have a SIM card (like I did), they are wrong. ... "
Device Compatibility
15device, unlimited data, data, unlimited plan, data plan
+47%
-53%
" ... After several phone calls and multiple technicians I was told that if you have the unlimited data plan, this will not work. ... "
" ... Verizon will not allow you to use this device with an unlimited plan for some reason. ... "
" ... Verizon refuses to register it. ... "
" ... Verizon told me it's "pre-owned" devices (might be stolen) which can not be activated. ... "
" ... While it stays connected to the cellular network it works fine, but that rarely happens for more than a few hours at a time. ... "
Network
15signal, house, wifi, reception, internet
+80%
-20%
" ... We instantly got 25 mbps (from 4 bars of 4g LTE) broadcast as conventional wifi throughout my home. ... I have a 1850 sq ft, two story home, and I was able to receive at least 3 bars in every room throughout the house using my wifes iPhone 5 as a wifi receiver . ... "
" ... I work in a building with thick walls. ... The signal is much stronger ... "
" ... Way cheaper than the cradlepoint routers too. ... "
" ... This is now my router for my whole house. ... "
" ... Wow get all signals. ... "
" ... The stability and range destroys the mifi jetpack I replaced. ... "
" ... Great solution to internet access from out beyond the reach of anything else except satellite. ... "
" ... Best to position antenna toward the closest cell tower. ... If you are to far from a tower you may need an outside directional antenna. ... "
ISP
13internet, works, verizon account, router, data plan
+77%
-23%
" ... No problems getting it added to my Verizon account. ... "
" ... Thankfully, Verizon brought back the Unlimited data plans. ... "
" ... I simply put the card in and had internet access in my home. ... "
" ... A must have if you have a Verizon unlimited data plan or don't want satellite internet. ... "
" ... So, the device is fine, the data plan from Verizon was our issue. ... If you aren't sure that Verizon's data plan will meet your needs, this is a good way to try it. ... "
" ... I bought this to add on our Verizon account on the new unlimited plan. ... I live in the country and don't have any other internet option but satellite and this works well and doesn't cost much to add to the Verizon account. ... "
" ... Works great, gives me 18mb download and 19mb uploads on speedtest.net. ... "
" ... Since Verizon has come out with the Unlimited plan, these are on backorder with them. ... Go to the Verizon store and pick one up . ... "
Wifi
11router, works, work, jetpack, broadcast
+82%
-18%
" ... Try WIFI it's work. ... "
" ... It's a pretty good WiFi base by itself, but the Airport Extreme is far more powerful, so I do not use that function. ... "
" ... We instantly got 25 mbps (from 4 bars of 4g LTE) broadcast as conventional wifi throughout my home. ... I also was able to connect my Brother all-in-one printer and Vizio smart TV to the wifi network that I had now created. ... "
" ... That being said, so far, it works well for WiFi. ... "
" ... Great solution to internet access from out beyond the reach of anything else except satellite. ... "
" ... It provides internet for home Wi-Fi and also has the option to use a voice line with any regular telephone. ... "
" ... I simply put the card in and had internet access in my home. ... "
Product Reliability
10failed, working, weeks, replacement, product
+60%
-40%
" ... This device work 100%. ... "
" ... Started working right away and VZW online changed my device in my profile automatically. ... "
" ... This device was backordered at VW and locally for 3 -4 weeks. ... "
" ... Time will tell, I guess. ... "
" ... It works like a charm, no problems, very happy with it (even with it being a refurbished model). ... "
Capacity
7router, phone, whole, throughout, signal
+100%
" ... I work in a building with thick walls. ... "
" ... This is now my router for my whole house. ... "
" ... There are some far more expensive routers that would work, but this is excellent for my small office needs. ... "
" ... Strong signal all over house and outside. ... Raised ranch house with full basement. ... "
" ... Best to position antenna toward the closest cell tower. ... "
" ... I have a 1850 sq ft, two story home, and I was able to receive at least 3 bars in every room throughout the house using my wifes iPhone 5 as a wifi receiver . ... "
Marketplace
7advertised, works, expected, amazon, need
+71%
-29%
" ... The device works as expected. ... "
" ... Make me wonder if it is actually "reconditioned" instead of new as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you seller!!! ... "
Delivery
7new, arrived, shipped, received, product
+100%
" ... received just as described. ... "
" ... A good product at a good price, fast shipping. ... "
" ... The price was right, and shipping was on time. ... "
" ... I was very surprised that an electronic device was shipped like this. ... "
" ... Well packaged and looking new when I received it. ... "
Ports
7via, router, lan, want, port
+86%
-14%
" ... Ran a ethernet cable to my netgear nighthawk and i am getting great speeds. ... "
" ... The Airport Extreme requires an Ethernet source for its Internet connection, and this very reasonably priced router provides that, as well as good performance. ... "
" ... Coupled an Openmesh LAN gateway via its Ethernet and the open mesh came up immediately. ... "
" ... I have this hooked up to another router via ethernet cable and it provides more range for the house. ... I also am able to directly connect to my Roku box via ethernet. ... "
Battery Life
73 6v battery, voltage, shuts, measure, discharged
+29%
-71%
" ... If the battery is fully discharged the unit thinks it is missing and won't start up. ... Be sure to observe positive and negative battery terminals. ... What I did was connect the 9V battery for about 1 min. ... Repeat this several times until the battery reads above 2.5V. ... Don't overcharge the 3.6V battery. ... If you can't get the battery to store any voltage at all even after many repeated charge bursts then the battery is probably toast. ... "
" ... Then it says no battery and then says powering off. ... There is a battery and I even unplugged the battery and plugged it back in. ... "
" ... "No battery" and shuts down. ... I disconnected the battery and reconnected with the same result. ... "
" ... However when I try to power it on, it shows "NO BATTERY" on the display and shuts back down. ... Continues to power on, display "No Battery," and shut back off. ... "
Setup
6router, install, easy, verizon, setup
+50%
-50%
" ... Should have listened. ... "
" ... Don't have the tools or time to figure out how to open this up to install one. ... "
Data reception
6data, 10 gb, unlimited data, hotspot, device
+67%
-33%
" ... So, the device is fine, the data plan from Verizon was our issue. ... "
" ... We instantly got 25 mbps (from 4 bars of 4g LTE) broadcast as conventional wifi throughout my home. ... "
" ... A must have if you have a Verizon unlimited data plan or don't want satellite internet. ... "
" ... Thankfully, Verizon brought back the Unlimited data plans. ... "
Product As Described
5works, expected
+80%
-20%
" ... The device works as expected. ... "
" ... Make me wonder if it is actually "reconditioned" instead of new as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "
Ease of Use
4easy, set, install
+75%
-25%
" ... it will make your life a lot easier. ... "
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