CLEAR iSpot launched for iPod/iPhone/iPad

evdomatt · 4Ginfo Employee Joined: 21 Jun 2010 Posts: 140

CLEAR's new iSpot allows you to connect up to 8 'i' enabled devices (iPod/iPhone/iPad) on their 4G network for only $25/month with unlimited data. This package could be the ultimate solution for power users wary of AT&T's new tiered data plans.

Read the full details on the device here - CLEAR Launches 4G iSpot Hotspot For iPod, iPhone And iPad

Maureen · Site Admin Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 200

Check out our complete review of the iSpot at 4Ginfo.com:

Hands-On CLEAR iSpot Review

techgeek808 · 4G Newbie Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Posts: 1

I just wanted to send a quick note that the iSpot App also works with the Clear Spot 4G.

3Gstore1 · 4G Heavy User Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 102 Location: USA

CLEAR has released an iOS app that allows iSpot owners to view iSpot statistics such as signal strength & battery life, and also allows users to change various settings on the iSpot itself. While this application was designed specifically for iPhones & iPod touches, we have confirmed that it also works on the iPad as well. The "iSpot Manager" application can be downloaded from Apple's App Store on your iOS device or visit the official iSpot Manager page.

Read the full article for more details: CLEAR iSpot Manager Application for iOS Devices

Llama · Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 12:53 pm Post subject:

Anybody else pick up one of these for $20 during the sale?

I got one, but thanks to UPS dicking around on the Next Day Air for 3 days I am off until 2011 and out of 4G coverage. :::sigh:::

And of course where I will be vacationing next week does not have it either. Sad

So I have a shiny new toy but I can't even play with it at all since it does not do 3G. Sad

The iPhone app is nice though.
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epbrown01 · Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 11:23 am Post subject:

Llama · Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 11:49 am Post subject:

I think you missed it. Sad

Was the device for $20 with no contract on the $25/mo unlimited 4G ONLY service. Looks to be back at the $99 price for the same plan now.

$46 at checkout (device+1st month+tax+free next day shipping).
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epbrown01 · Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 1:43 pm Post subject:

epbrown01 · Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 6:03 pm Post subject:

I tried the iSpot in a couple more locations in town and got much better results, especially in the Loop (Chicago's downtown area). Ping times still stink (250+ms) but download is ~7Mbps on average. Pity I can't achieve those speeds at home.

epbrown01 · Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 10:23 pm Post subject:

Llama · Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:24 am Post subject:

LOL, awesome, you sure did. Smile

Clear message boards appear to be pretty lame in general, but this should spice things up. At least it appears that we can keep the $25/month plan as long as you suspend instead of cancel service.
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Llama · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:27 pm Post subject:

I finally decided to go back to my office (which is in Clear coverage according to their maps). I am getting HORRIBLE speeds at RSSI -87, which is iPhone app and the web interface grade as 3/5 on their graph.

I have been getting 200-300ms pings with downloads around .3Mbps and uploads around .1Mbps... This is sitting in the window of my office while my iPhone 4 gets 10x the download and 5-6x the upload at my desk.

I guess I can try other locations and maybe other offices around the building but dang.
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Llama · Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:51 pm Post subject:

I grew a brain cell and remembered the iSpot it portable so I went outside and stood on the same side of the building my office is on (4 floors up) and got MUCH better speeds of ~3.5-4.9Mbps down and around 1Mbps up. Pings were still pretty bad, 250-300+ ms. I was displaying 5/5 on the iPhone app outside and I am surprised that a double pane window would attenuate the signal that much.
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Llama · Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:08 pm Post subject:

Sooo...

I have been loving using my iSpot while on vacation in Vegas and really wish I could get another one with the $25 4G only plan. Sad

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