Today, AT&T has announced the Unite Hotspot and it will be just $0.99 with a 2-year contract! The hotspot is developed and made by Sierra Wireless and it’s takes advantage of AT&T’s 4G LTE Network! AT&T’s 4G LTE Network now covers of 170 Million People! The Unite Mobile Hotspot features a 2.4-inch touchscreen display that will let you see WiFi network information, data usage information, battery life, network connectivity, and more. This mobile hotspot can handle up to 10 WiFi devices and you can mange those devices right from the hotspot itself. You will be able to set up the network, see who is connected, change network settings, block unwanted devices, and more right from the Unite hotspot. It will have 10 days of standby and should last for 10 hours. You can add the Unite to a Mobile Share Plan for just $20-a-month or pair with an existing individual or family plans. Overall, I am very excited about the new Unite hotspot for AT&T and the best feature of it would be the price. It is just $0.99 with a 2-year contract and AT&T offers many different ways for a customer to get a plan with it. The touchscreen on the device will make it super simple, easy, and effective to use. For more information please see the press release below.
Press Release
AT&T UNITE KEEPS CUSTOMERS CONNECTED WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK
DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2013 – AT&T* announced today that the AT&T Unite is available for $0.99 with a two year agreement. The 4G LTE mobile hotspot from Sierra Wireless can be purchased through all AT&T channels beginning February 8.
Powered by the nation’s largest 4G network**, Unite can connect up to 10 Wi-Fi® enabled devices, as well as provide a guest network for one-time users. Unite is easy to use with a 2.4” touchscreen display featuring data usage status and Wi-Fi network information right on the home screen. With up to 10 hours of battery life and up to 10 days of standby, it is powerful enough to keep up with customers’ lives. Customers can also manage connected devices, change network and device settings and block unwanted devices from joining the network – directly from the touchscreen.
Customers purchasing connected devices from AT&T have more options in choosing the plan that’s right for them and their mobile devices. Customers can choose one of AT&T’s existing individual or family plans or select a shared data plan. With AT&T Mobile Share plans, new and existing customers can share a single bucket of data across smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices, including the AT&T Unite. Adding a mobile hotspot device to a Mobile Share plan is just $20 a month.***
“It’s easy to use and easy to carry with you, making it ideal for staying connected to family and friends throughout the day,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president, Devices and Developer Services, AT&T. “When combined with the nation’s largest 4G network and our flexible Mobile Share plans, AT&T Unite offers a tremendous value for customers that are looking for reliable internet service while on-the-go.”
AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network, covering 288 million people. AT&T’s 4G LTE network covers more than 170 million people.