Looking for a 4G solution for your new Kindle Fire or Wi-Fi iPad or Android Tablet? Verizon has several different options for you. Today we are reviewing the Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L. This is one of the newer Jetpack/hotspots that Verizon Wireless offers. The Jetpack 4510L offers good battery life and blazing fast 4G LTE speeds. Could this be the option you’re looking for? Keep reading to see what I have found out.

The Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L gives you 4G Internet ( backwards compatible to 3G) whether on the go or at home. The 4510L is credit card shaped and has a removable battery door and removable battery. There is a small screen on the front that gives you information such as signal strength, and battery life. The Jetpack is black with a silver bezel and a silver power button.

BATTERY
The battery on the 4510L is going to be the weak sport for any 4G device right now. The stock battery was good for 3-4 hours depending on what you are streaming and how hard you are hitting the data. To help save on your battery the Jetpack has an auto off feature that turns the hotspot off after 30 min of idle time. If you need more battery life than that, you may want to either keep a charger with you at all times, or buy an extended battery.

PERFORMANCE
The 4510L can keep you up to date with blazing fast data speeds and the ability to connect up to 5 devices via Wi-Fi at a time. Speeds can range from 5-12 Mbps download and 2-5 Mbps upload. I averaged 10-15 Mbps down and 3 Mbps up during my testing. If you don’t have a good signal, there is a plug to add an external antenna.

CONCLUSION
The Verizon Jetpack™ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi® 4510L is an excellent choice if you are in the market for a mobile hot spot this is an excellent choice. There is the ability to upgrade to a larger battery, external antenna jack, 4G LTE data with backwards compliance to 3G. There is a screen to show you signal strength and battery percentages ( in increments of 25%) so you never have to guess on your battery status. Another bonus is if your shy about signing contracts, you can purchase the 4510L at full retail for $269.99 USD and pay month to month. Also you can get the Jetpack free with a new 2 year contract and data plan.

SPECS PER VZW
Features
4G LTE Mobile Broadband and Mobile Broadband capable
LTE: Typical download speeds of 5–12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2–5 Mbps.
Connect up to 5 Wi–Fi® enabled devices at one time
VZAccess® Manager is not required or supported
Chipset: MDM9600
4G SIM Card compatible
Slim, Compact size
Integrated External Status Display
User–Friendly Web UI: No Software to install
High performance internal antenna
Multi–color service state LED
External Antenna Connector (External antenna sold separately)
VPN Capability
Auto–Connect
Global Data roaming is set to ON by default
Technology Bands
CDMA 1xEV–DO Rev.A/Rev.0: 800/1900 MHz
4G LTE (700MHz)
System Requirements
Wi–Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Internet Browser, Windows® 7, Vista, and XP; Mac OS® X 10.4.0 or higher and Linux®
One Type–A USB port–For s/w updates ONLY
Specifications
Dimensions: H x W x D Size: 3.74″ x 2.36 x 0.53 in
Weight: 3 oz. (85g)
Battery Times: Usage–Up to 5hrs; Auto Shutoff with 30–minute timer on by default
SAR: 1.457 W/kg

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In the market for home internet service? Not sure you want to go with your Cable Company for service? Are you in one of Verizon Wireless‘ 230 4G markets? If you answered yes to any of those question then HomeFusion may be for you. Basically HomeFusion is 4G Wireless Internet for your home. Verizon comes and install’s a 4G antenna at your residence, connects it to a router, and your good to go with blazing fast Verizon Wireless 4G speeds. The router that Verizon installs is good for up to 4 Wired connections and 20 Wi-Fi devices at once. Data Speeds range from 5-12 Mbps down and 2-5 Mbps upload. Pricing starts at $60 USD per month for 10GB of data, and up to $120 USD per month for 30GB. There is a fee of $199.99 USD up front for an equipment costs. Check out the press release below for information on the Verizon Wireless HomeFusion BroAdband Internet.

HOMEFUSION BROADBAND FROM VERIZON AVAILABLE IN PITTSBURGH ON MAY 3

PITTSBURGH—HomeFusion Broadband, a service from Verizon Wireless that provides high-speed in-home Internet access by leveraging the power and speed of America’s largest 4G LTE network, will be available to customers in Pittsburgh starting May 3.
HomeFusion Broadband offers a cost-effective, reliable alternative for data connectivity in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Using the Verizon 4G LTE network, which is now available in 230 markets covering more than two-thirds of the population in the United States, HomeFusion Broadband provides connectivity for a wide range of devices, including computers and gaming consoles.
“HomeFusion Broadband gives customers throughout the Pittsburgh area an easy and affordable way to connect both wired and wireless devices in their homes to our lightning-fast 4G LTE network,” said Mark Frazier, president–Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. “HomeFusion Broadband provides a great option for consumers in Pittsburgh and across the United States when considering residential broadband services.”
How it works
Verizon’s powerful 4G LTE network is delivered through a cylinder-shaped antenna, professionally installed at a customer’s residence, that transmits the signal to an in-home broadband router. The product’s design features multiple internal antennae to pick up and deliver the best Verizon 4G LTE signal available to the broadband router, allowing the customer to connect up to four wired and at least 20 wireless devices in the household using Wi-Fi.
Verizon 4G LTE customers, including HomeFusion Broadband customers, should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, fully loaded network environments.
Pricing and availability
Consumers who choose HomeFusion Broadband can select one of several usage-based plans, beginning at $60 monthly access for 10 GB, specifically designed for the service. A one-time equipment fee of $199.99 applies and installation is free. Customers get 50 percent more data allowance for the first two full billing cycles of service.
Consumers in the Pittsburgh areacan visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store to talk with representatives about HomeFusion Broadband. For more information about HomeFusion Broadband, go to www.verizonwireless.com/homefusionbroadband.
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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Rob, Chachi, and Sorg are back again for this week’s episode. We even get a sneak peek at Rob’s work facilities, as he’s live from the undisclosed location of awesome! Prior to today, Instagram has been populated by IOS users – but today, the Android market is taking over. And, it’s driving Rob nuts! We find out that Sorg is picky about who he follows on Twitter. With the recent news about Ashton Kutcher being picked to portray Steve Jobs, we of course have to make a mention of it. Foursquare revokes location API for an app that searches for girls in the vicinity. Flooding in Taiwan and the earthquake in Japan have apparently caused prices of hard drives to sky rocket, making Sorg angry. Used technology, including phones and game consoles with hard drives, can be “hacked” for personal information. Terror cells are using XBox for its private party services. More great content creators coming to YouTube (and this makes Sorg unrealistically excited). Mr. Handyman (Rob) also points out the Craftsman online videos and resources that are available. So check it out. And, if you like it, join us live Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST.

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