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sirrom26 · 05-17-2018, 05:11 AM

I have been reading forums and posts about WiFi boosters and my head is spinning. I haven’t run across any about this product. Does anyone have experience with it? Winegard is in my backyard so I always support them when I can.

MapleKing · 05-17-2018, 07:07 AM

I don't have a unit but this seems to be a decent review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdcxKpaHWeY

It seems like there are some downsides if you're looking for just a WiFi booster.

dck22 · 05-17-2018, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by sirrom26

I have been reading forums and posts about WiFi boosters and my head is spinning. I haven’t run across any about this product. Does anyone have experience with it? Winegard is in my backyard so I always support them when I can.

I had the ConnecT v1 w/LTE and now have the ConnecT 2 w/LTE. The 2 unit does a decent job with WiFi, but definitely not as strong as the v1 unit. I have not used the LTE capabilities because Verizon will not add it to my data plan. They want me to have a $50/mo 10 gig plan. While that is cheaper than the Winegard plan, it is still not adequate for my needs.

DebbieMH · 07-20-2018, 07:45 AM

Just had Winegard Connect 2.0 installed yesterday. I'm on a Verizon plan that is unlimited, so it took me a bit, but I did get it attached to my plan ... cost will be $20 per month. Anyway ... works like a charm right now. My suggestion for anyone who wants to get this and add it to their Verizon or AT&T current plan as a hotspot ... is to take the SIM card that is in the unit (Winegard) and take the instruction booklet that has the device ID number on it to a Verizon or AT&T store. I tried doing it all without those two things, and it did not work well ... so much so that I was going to cancel my purchase/installation. A friend said I really needed to keep trying as it is a great system. So ... taking the above to the store helped tremendously. Then when you do get the system set up on the roof and the new Verizon or AT&T Sim card installed .. you may (I did) have to call Verizon or AT&T and activate the card.

So far, it is working perfectly .... much faster than my JetPack. If it continues, I will cancel my JetPack.

coachmanjay · 07-20-2018, 11:47 AM

Took my JetPack SIM card to Verizon along with the Winegard ID number etc and had the account changed to the connecT 2.0. Note the Winegard takes a different size SIM card. The $20 charges cancel out. $20 add for the Winegard and $20 credit for cancelling the JetPack service

coachmanjay · 07-21-2018, 12:41 PM

That should be $10 not $20. Verizon charges $10 for an additional line.

kpecks · 07-29-2018, 03:42 PM

Do the SIM cards get installed up on the roof and are there two slots or one??

dck22 · 07-29-2018, 04:08 PM

On the roof. One slot only.

dck22 · 07-29-2018, 04:13 PM

Got mine on the VZW unlimited plan, but it was not easy.

kpecks · 07-29-2018, 06:17 PM

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On the roof. One slot only.

Pass. Thank you!!

coachmanjay · 07-29-2018, 08:08 PM

I got the Version SIM card and installed it in the antenna then made a temporary connection to house battery and checked out the operation before permanently installing the antenna.

LwarrenKC · 08-06-2018, 12:06 PM

Has anyone with the ConnecT 2.0 used the Winegard "Pay as you Go" data plan? We don't use our rig full time so I was thinking this could be a good option so as to not have monthly bills.

Thanks,
Lee & Lori Warren

DebbieMH · 08-07-2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LwarrenKC

Has anyone with the ConnecT 2.0 used the Winegard "Pay as you Go" data plan? We don't use our rig full time so I was thinking this could be a good option so as to not have monthly bills.

Thanks,
Lee & Lori Warren

No interest in doing that as it is VERY EXPENSIVE ... and it doesn't look like they are going to change that any time soon.

dck22 · 08-08-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LwarrenKC

Has anyone with the ConnecT 2.0 used the Winegard "Pay as you Go" data plan? We don't use our rig full time so I was thinking this could be a good option so as to not have monthly bills.

Thanks,
Lee & Lori Warren

I haven't used it but think it would be fine if you have limited need and understand what you are getting. The data you buy is from AT&T and is good for 30 days. You use it or lose it on day 31.