[OPSEC/Computer] prepaid mobile hotspot device

so ive been debating whether or not i should by a prepaid mobile hot spot device (not a cell phone) to use with my dedicated laptop. bouncing around to different public places with free wifi is not convenient for me and nobody near where i live has a decent unsecured connection. my intention is to buy this device so i can operate in my home without having to worry about it getting back to me. the only potential downside i see with this is if they can somehow pinpoint where the mobile hotspot is being used and have that lead back to me.

i use a dedicated laptop and a vpn, and tails or whonix depending on what im doing at the moment


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[1 Points] reddituser100101001:

You can buy Xfinity WIFI accounts on Evo.


[1 Points] Vendor_BBMC:

Its just as cheap to buy a used android mobile phone. You can store your bitcoin in wallet apps on the phone, point it at QR codes on the laptop screen etc. A phone is easier to topup anonymously with credit


[1 Points] mindfulmu:

I suggest a two stage setup, used non-activated phone. Moto g is prime for this kinda shit. Buy yourself a decent hotspot from a carrier and do a little "modification" to set it up. Buy yourself these two items. Mobile storage and a beefy battery pack now you have storage, a battery and a burnable hotspot. Just remember the following opsec.
Don't use near your house, always remove the cellphone battery when your done and keep all three inside of a locked container.


[1 Points] Hank_Vendor:

Not much good to 5 of guys. But I use these in UK. I also have a net book with wwan. I just got a 4g mobile broadband thing which is payg and was like 50 quid with 6 gb preloaded.


[0 Points] None:

you are running a vpn... what is the mobile hotspot going to do? all your data is encrypted by the vpn. is the mobile hotspot not in your name? the mobile provider is just going to see you sending and receiving encrypted data wherever you are since mobile networks can triangulate a location. how is this different from surfing the internet at your home on a broadband line using a vpn? all your isp sees is that you are on a vpn, they cant see what you are doing on the vpn.