Well I picked up a Cell Spot router. Clerks weren't sure if they could do it for my mobile broadband-only account, since it's data-only for my iPad mini 2, for $20 a month.

But they managed to do it and I didn't even have to put a deposit down. If I end my service, I'd have to return it or they'd bill me for $100, which is a good value now, compared to the unbranded Asus router on which it's based.

Main reason I got it was for the VPN server. Got it working so I should not need to sign up for any VPN service when overseas and looking to stream HBO Go.

While there, I asked about converting my plan to a voice plan. $50 with 1 GB of data and $15 for getting a new SIM. I can't just take the nano SIM, which has a number associated with it, and put it in my iPhone 5S.

So they don't want to encourage me to pay $50 instead of $20? Ideally, they'd modularize the service, so that I could add voice and texts for when I go overseas, then take it off when I'm back home. Even for the 20 cents calling and texts, they'd be making out pretty well.