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OkieBobby
Mar 15, 2020Guide
How to get the unlock code prompt on AT&T Nighthawk MR1100
I have a AT&T Nighthawk MR1100 through OTR Mobile. They are switching to T-Mobile based service so I had to get the unlock code and a T-Mobile post paid SIM. When I put the T-Mobile SIM in and power i...
- Mar 17, 2020
If you can connect to T-Mobile network without entering the code, your device was unlocked.
Thanks
Robert8685
May 02, 2020Guide
I gave DC-Unlocker a try, I have downloaded thier client, it cannot see the modem, either access denied from current user or not found when running under admin. There instructions are not clear at all, especially when instructing one to connect the usb connector and upload the software. Have a question in to see what they suggest.
And yes, i think i have lost the money so beware. There cost is 10 Euro for the MR1100, but one has to go thru HiPoint (something like PayPal for the EU) which wants a credit card, that costs a $10 cash equivilent + $2.00 min interest fee on tope of the $0.99 fee to euros so total cost was $20.99 without a solution.
The AT&T sim is still working, and have not have any issues with it.
Does anyone know why Netgear cannot just reset the firmware to make it unlocked/unbranded?
Robert
CJinx
May 03, 2020Guide
Fwiw, I gave up on OTR. They essentially stole $120 from me, i.e. they refuse to refund my money even though I never was able to access the internet. I switched over to neverthrottled. They have been relatively responsive via email and they use ATT towers so the device doesn't have to be unlocked.
According to them, their plans are "actual" hotspot plans cmpared to other competitors. I actually believe them because the info on my nighthawk actually shows up differently than it did with OTR.
Also, fyi, it looks like you get 22 GB of data with neverthrottled and then it is deprioritized, meaning it only slows down if the tower gets congested and speeds back up once the tower frees up. So far I am just under 100 GB and haven't had a slowdown yet.
According to them, their plans are "actual" hotspot plans cmpared to other competitors. I actually believe them because the info on my nighthawk actually shows up differently than it did with OTR.
Also, fyi, it looks like you get 22 GB of data with neverthrottled and then it is deprioritized, meaning it only slows down if the tower gets congested and speeds back up once the tower frees up. So far I am just under 100 GB and haven't had a slowdown yet.
- GracieAllenMay 03, 2020Guide
Interesting... If OTR charged you for a product or service that didn't work, it seem like time for a call to the credit card company to see if the charge can be disputed.
As for "neverthrottled"... Again, interesting - this time that their name is for 22GB BEFORE YOU CAN BE THROTTLED... And "it hasn't happened yet" isn't any comfort 'cause any time they choose, they CAN for any reason they'd like. Which is pretty much the same BS Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile ALL do with their "unlimited" plans... "Why yes, your plan is unlimited. You get 15GB of data and after that we may throttle you down to 600KB."
It seems like there are quite a few of these "third parties" showing up, selling AT&T or Verizon (and maybe T-Mobile). I'm not sure if they'e reputable and legitimate or not. Many have a very simple website, often with NO phone. And no way to reach a human for help when there's a problem. I was dumb enough to THINK OTR Mobile was legitimate... Right up 'til they screwed umpteen customers by moving to an inferior network and RAISING their prices. I'm a lot more cynical now about these places that purport to provide unlimited service on AT&T or Verizon...
- CJinxMay 03, 2020GuideAgreed about the 3rd parties. Unfortunately I don't have much of a choice. If ATT internet or ATT fixed wireless would hurry up and make it across the country Id have no problem going with them. And I would say this plan is a little different than verizons. My parents have a verizon hotspot, and as soon as they hit 15 GB it throttles them until the next billing cycle. There's no up and down. I'm not trying to convince anyone, I'm just sharing some the info.
And I have reported OTR mobile to the Consumer Protection Division of the States Attorney Generals Office regarding them offering a fraudulent product and not returning money when they could not deliver. We will see if that goes anywhere.