While these devices and plans were originally intended as a home internet & phone solution, they are fully authorized for mobility and even include a battery.ĪT&T Wireless Internet data plans are only available on this specific class of device, and can not be moved to other routers or mobile hotspots.ĪT&T offers Wireless Internet plans that include large data buckets and a hard-wired phone line. There have been multiple models over the years. In addition, the device provide a standard phone jack to provide "landline" style phone service over cellular. It's essentially a cellular embedded router.
This device is classified in AT&T's system specifically as an AWI device - and similar to a mobile hotspot uses a cellular signal to provide a local area internet connection by Wi-Fi and Ethernet. The AT&T Wireless Internet Router is the official companion device for AT&T Wireless Internet plans. Those who wish to keep these plans while remaining astride of current tech are in a rut.ĪT&T Wireless Internet Router & Plans The older 'Home Base' device (smaller) and newer AWI device (larger) Since these AWI data plans are tied to these specific AWI routers, this means that those who suffer from dysfunctional devices will need to source third-party.
As of January 1, 2022, the devices and plans were reported by an AT&T customer service member to have been sunset, with no device upgrade path available. These plans appeal to some nomads thanks to decently large data buckets.ĪT&T used to offer both consumer and business versions of this plan, but as of November 2021, it was only available for consumer lines. This pairing was available as a standalone plan on AT&T - you don't need to have additional AT&T based plans. AT&T postpaid offered AT&T Wireless Internet (AWI) plans to pair with their Wireless Internet Device.