Freedom Pop, "Free" mobile wireless
Jun 1, 2013, 12:05 pm
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Jun 1, 2013, 2:44 pm
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so what are they charging now for photon and overdrive and what is the difference between them if you are just using the free 500MB ?
i like how they are harvesting email addresses to give you information.
i like how they are harvesting email addresses to give you information.
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Jun 17, 2013, 3:57 pm
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Depends, it appears they have a few sales going, so the price varies. With them JUST launching this and putting them on sale so heavily, it makes me wonder if the LTE one is coming sooner than thought, and that they're clearing these out.
Jul 6, 2013, 12:14 pm
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Jul 6, 2013, 3:47 pm
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I bite the bullet and signed up for the device. I used a link from slickdeals for the overdrive pro for $19.99. I got charged for $39.99. Sent a few emails back and forth but they claim that promo is gone even though the link still works and even the payment page shows the $19.99. There's no mention of a promo time frame or anything. Guess I'll have to do a CC dispute.
Jul 6, 2013, 10:25 pm
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Jul 7, 2013, 12:45 am
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I signed up for it but due to a snafu never received the device I ordered. Requested cancellation but they continued service and eventually charged me after the first month was up. I complained and they refunded the charge and finally canceled my service.
Jul 13, 2013, 9:16 am
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Negative Experience With Freedom Pop
I do hope your experience with Freedom Pop will be better than mine. I have never been more dissapointed or frustrated with a product in my life. 
After waiting 3 weeks for the arrival of my device I recieved it. It arrived in a box with no instructions except a quick start guide. I plugged the device in and sure enough a network was detected by my computer, but I cannot log onto it because it requires a password that Freedom Pop did not provide. There is something in the quick start guide that says to use "password" as the password, but that does not work. I searched the internet using my cell phone for a customer service telephone number. I finally found a post from someone who had listed one. I did call this number and it is a Freedom Pop number, but the voice mail instructs you to email them. DUH, Freedom Pop, if your device does not work I cannot email you without leaving my home. 
I did in fact have to leave my home to email them and have recieved no response to my email 48 hours later. I just sent a second email today, but have no greater hope for that one. Now I am stuck with a device that does not work and no way to speak to anyone about a replacement and refund or tech support. They have my money (about $69.00) and I have their worthless less device. I would strongly advise anyone considering spending money on this devise to email the company and insist on a a phone contact number before giving them your credit card number. From where I sit right now Freedom Pop looks like a scam. Think about it, what kind of legitimate company that has nothing to hide is so guarded about contact information? Buyer beware!
After waiting 3 weeks for the arrival of my device I recieved it. It arrived in a box with no instructions except a quick start guide. I plugged the device in and sure enough a network was detected by my computer, but I cannot log onto it because it requires a password that Freedom Pop did not provide. There is something in the quick start guide that says to use "password" as the password, but that does not work. I searched the internet using my cell phone for a customer service telephone number. I finally found a post from someone who had listed one. I did call this number and it is a Freedom Pop number, but the voice mail instructs you to email them. DUH, Freedom Pop, if your device does not work I cannot email you without leaving my home. I did in fact have to leave my home to email them and have recieved no response to my email 48 hours later. I just sent a second email today, but have no greater hope for that one. Now I am stuck with a device that does not work and no way to speak to anyone about a replacement and refund or tech support. They have my money (about $69.00) and I have their worthless less device. I would strongly advise anyone considering spending money on this devise to email the company and insist on a a phone contact number before giving them your credit card number. From where I sit right now Freedom Pop looks like a scam. Think about it, what kind of legitimate company that has nothing to hide is so guarded about contact information? Buyer beware!
Jul 13, 2013, 12:52 pm
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I do hope your experience with Freedom Pop will be better than mine. I have never been more dissapointed or frustrated with a product in my life. After waiting 3 weeks for the arrival of my device I recieved it. It arrived in a box with no instructions except a quick start guide. I plugged the device in and sure enough a network was detected by my computer, but I cannot log onto it because it requires a password that Freedom Pop did not provide. There is something in the quick start guide that says to use "password" as the password, but that does not work. I searched the internet using my cell phone for a customer service telephone number. I finally found a post from someone who had listed one. I did call this number and it is a Freedom Pop number, but the voice mail instructs you to email them. DUH, Freedom Pop, if your device does not work I cannot email you without leaving my home. I did in fact have to leave my home to email them and have recieved no response to my email 48 hours later. I just sent a second email today, but have no greater hope for that one. Now I am stuck with a device that does not work and no way to speak to anyone about a replacement and refund or tech support. They have my money (about $69.00) and I have their worthless less device. I would strongly advise anyone considering spending money on this devise to email the company and insist on a a phone contact number before giving them your credit card number. From where I sit right now Freedom Pop looks like a scam. Think about it, what kind of legitimate company that has nothing to hide is so guarded about contact information? Buyer beware!
After waiting 3 weeks for the arrival of my device I recieved it. It arrived in a box with no instructions except a quick start guide. I plugged the device in and sure enough a network was detected by my computer, but I cannot log onto it because it requires a password that Freedom Pop did not provide. There is something in the quick start guide that says to use "password" as the password, but that does not work. I searched the internet using my cell phone for a customer service telephone number. I finally found a post from someone who had listed one. I did call this number and it is a Freedom Pop number, but the voice mail instructs you to email them. DUH, Freedom Pop, if your device does not work I cannot email you without leaving my home. I did in fact have to leave my home to email them and have recieved no response to my email 48 hours later. I just sent a second email today, but have no greater hope for that one. Now I am stuck with a device that does not work and no way to speak to anyone about a replacement and refund or tech support. They have my money (about $69.00) and I have their worthless less device. I would strongly advise anyone considering spending money on this devise to email the company and insist on a a phone contact number before giving them your credit card number. From where I sit right now Freedom Pop looks like a scam. Think about it, what kind of legitimate company that has nothing to hide is so guarded about contact information? Buyer beware!The password is probably "freedompop" and it's probably on the back of your device, too.
You're welcome.
Jul 13, 2013, 3:17 pm
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So you joined a travel website to post a negative review of something that isn't--strictly speaking--travel related. I wonder how many other sites you joined to post the same review.
The password is probably "freedompop" and it's probably on the back of your device, too.
You're welcome.
The password is probably "freedompop" and it's probably on the back of your device, too.
You're welcome.
Aug 22, 2013, 4:46 pm
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Came to this thread for user feedback after finding this promo today: http://www.freedompop.com/mifibonusoffer. No mention of when the deal ends, and the device is a refurbished unit.
Nevertheless, I hope this is of interest to someone.
Nevertheless, I hope this is of interest to someone.
Oct 18, 2013, 6:16 pm
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I have 1.5GB of FreedomPOP data to give away :)
I'm in #tallship on irc.freenode.net right now if anyone's interested.
Yes it expires tonight at midnight - or at least it does for me.
I'm currently on the 20 dollar a month plan, but waiting on hold forever to downgrade my account since it seems that between wifi at my house, my girlfriends house, the office, and a couple of other places, I'm only using 500MB/mo anyway so I'm going to switch to the free account now
First come first served. If more than one person hits me up I might break it out into 500 meg allotments but I can't find a a way to find other freedompop users - and there's no way I'm giving access to my faceplant profile or anything else.
I think all I need is an email, but maybe you could friend me - I dunno, but I know this is the second month I've only used 500MB so I'm feeling generous
Kindest regards,
Bradley
Yes it expires tonight at midnight - or at least it does for me.
I'm currently on the 20 dollar a month plan, but waiting on hold forever to downgrade my account since it seems that between wifi at my house, my girlfriends house, the office, and a couple of other places, I'm only using 500MB/mo anyway so I'm going to switch to the free account now
First come first served. If more than one person hits me up I might break it out into 500 meg allotments but I can't find a a way to find other freedompop users - and there's no way I'm giving access to my faceplant profile or anything else.
I think all I need is an email, but maybe you could friend me - I dunno, but I know this is the second month I've only used 500MB so I'm feeling generous
Kindest regards,
Bradley