📶 Verizon Wireless UMW190 Global USB Modem and Mobile Phone Review

I was trying to upgrade my data card from Alltel to Verizon as they recently merged and wanted to keep unlimited internet. I bought this data card thinking it would work, but Verizon told me it didn't fit! Pooh! They talked me into a 2 year modem/router contract and now that I've found another company that offers unlimited internet I can't cancel my contract with Verizon!

I went to Verizon. They said the modem was locked and needed a special code. When I took the modem to the store they said they had no idea and in fact they didn't even sell 3G modems. Seller said I can return but picked up delivery. In all honesty, just paying a small amount, deducting the shipping cost and then back to them and the hassle involved is not worth the hassle. In any case, IMO I would not advise buying this item. It should be noted that the description didn't say anything about…

I'm one of the lucky few who still stick to Verizon's true unlimited wireless data plan. Unfortunately, this is keeping me out of 4G country and requiring me to find my own replacement as Verizon wants me to re-sign to get a new (probably free) 4G device. My old modem has finally failed after years of constant abuse, but I refuse to give up my unlimited data plan as the WiFi plan is my broadband connection for my home (I live far from the city so no cable or DSL, but next to the interstate so…