My family recently migrated to the new Verizon Unlimited Plan, and we are exploring options for unplugging from our current ISP (Charter Spectrum, I hate you)

Verizon told me it's "pre-owned" devices (might be stolen) which can not be activated

verizon said SIM card was stolen

so they informed me to send it back as it appears to not be a verizon supported device

In lieu of calling Verizon and activating the micro SIM that came pre-installed with the router, I opted to take a nano SIM out of an iPad (also on the unlimited Verizon account), and utilizing a nano to micro SIM adapter, followed others directions on using the T-6 micro driver to remove the screws holding the innards to the case, and voila, it worked perfect on startup

Verizon people, although seemingly somewhat disorganized and requiring follow-up, have without exception been great to work with even though I bought the router off Amazon Prime before Verizon made it available again through them and at about 1/4 of the price.

Great item for those few people left with Verizon Unlimited accounts.

I had hoped that using the sim out of another device and not calling verizon to facilitate the activation would act as a workaround

It would be nice if Verizon (or an aftermarket manufacturer) would make available an external antenna that would produce good signal gain.

works good but verizon data plan stinks

If you have great home cell signal like me on Verizon, it's a great solution, that's the only essential caveat -- make sure you have good to great Verizon signal at your home.

Verizon refuses to register it.

A must have if you have a Verizon unlimited data plan or don't want satellite internet.

Verizon Unlimited!!

I purchased this product to use with a Verizon unlimited data plan.