Monthly data plans organized by the big telecommunication providers excite at first with pronouncements of “unlimited” service. Often, they end up leaving us a little burned when we realize the particular unlimitedness of our 4G data is in fact very limited. There are some, though, who are trying to simplify the big data process and enabling consumers a little more.
Karma is a 4G mobile hotspot that uses a pay-as-you-go system of $15 per gigabyte used, which is a lot of e-mails sent and YouTube videos watched. If you don’t use more than a gigabyte per month, the advantage of Karma over a big telecom is that you will not continue to be charged a full monthly contract fee.
The actual Karma device is a very pleasant looking small square with a smooth surface and rounded edges.
Karma is a well-designed product with a manageable data service, but the real excitement is the fact that you earn 100 MB every time someone connects to the open Wi-Fi signal from your own hotspot. Whenever someone’s laptop registers “Gabriel’s Karma” and connects, there’s another free 100 MB for me.
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