- [Support](https://www.t-mobile.com/support) - [Get started](#) - [New to T-Mobile?](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile) [Switching is easy](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile/family-freedom) [Set up your device](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile/device) [Using the app](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/t-mobile-app) [All get started topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile) - [Account resources](#) - [Ways to pay your bill](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/pay-your-bill) [All about your bill](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/whats-impacting-your-bill) [Line permissions](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/set-online-permissions) [Your T-Mobile ID](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/set-up-and-manage-your-t-mobile-id) [Your PIN/Passcode](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/update-your-customer-pinpasscode) [All account resources topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account) - [Network & roaming](#) - 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[Get started](#) - [New to T-Mobile?](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile) - [Switching is easy](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile/family-freedom) - [Set up your device](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile/device) - [Using the app](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/t-mobile-app) - [All get started topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/new-to-tmobile) - [Account resources](#) - [Ways to pay your bill](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/pay-your-bill) - [All about your bill](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/whats-impacting-your-bill) - [Line permissions](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/set-online-permissions) - [Your T-Mobile ID](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/set-up-and-manage-your-t-mobile-id) - [Your PIN/Passcode](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account/update-your-customer-pinpasscode) - [All account resources topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/account) - [Network & roaming](#) - [T-Mobile network](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/t-mobile-network) - [In-flight texting and Wi-Fi](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/t-mobile-in-flight-texting-and-wi-fi) - [Wi-Fi Calling](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/wi-fi-calling-from-t-mobile) - [International roaming](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/international-roaming-services) - [Mobile Without Borders](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/mobile-without-borders) - [All network & roaming topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage) - [Plans support](#) - [Find the right plan](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/find-the-right-plan-for-you) - [Netflix on Us](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/netflix-on-us) - [HotSpot plans](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/mobile-internet-plans-for-hotspots) - [Voicemail](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/voicemail) - [Use Mobile HotSpot](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features/smartphone-mobile-hotspot-wi-fi-sharing--tethering) - [All plans support topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/plans-features) - [Device assistance](#) - [Tutorials](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/tutorials) - [Troubleshooting](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/phones-tablets-devices/troubleshooting) - [Unlock your device](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/unlock-your-mobile-wireless-device) - [Protect your device](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/protectionandlt360andgt-and-device-protection) - [SIM card & eSIM](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/devices/sim-esim) - [All device assistance topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/phones-tablets-devices) - [Business support](#) - [Get T-Mobile for Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/business/new-to-business) - [Billing and payments](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/business/billing) - [Manage your account](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/business/account) - [Orders and shopping](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/business/orders-shopping) - [Account Hub registration](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/business/account-hub-registration) - [All business support topics](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/business) [Support](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/) [USB Laptop Sticks](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/community/phones-tablets-devices/mobile-internet/laptop-sticks) # Activation & Account Management: Prepaid USB Laptop Sticks 0 Added! [](https://www.t-mobile.com) ### Manage Links Click any [available links](https://www.t-mobile.com) to add. Click any [added links](https://www.t-mobile.com) to remove. Links with [no highlight](https://www.t-mobile.com) can't be sent. Done (0 Links) ## On this page: - [Activate the laptop stick](https://www.t-mobile.com#activate) - [Create a No Commitment Mobile Internet account](https://www.t-mobile.com#nocommitment) - [Get a Mobile Internet Pass](https://www.t-mobile.com#purchase) - [View data usage](https://www.t-mobile.com#usage) ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Activate the laptop stick 1. After installing the Connection Manager, open a Web browser. The browser will automatically access the T-Mobile Mobile Internet Activation page. 2. Enter the required activation information and create a PIN number. 3. Select __Activate device__. 4. You will see a confirmation page asking you to reconnect to the T-Mobile network. 5. Close the browser window and open a new window. 6. Create your Mobile Internet account.   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Create a No Commitment Mobile Internet account After activating your laptop stick, follow these steps to create a new Mobile Internet account: __Note:__ This account is specific to your Mobile Internet service and is not the same as any existing account you have created for voice service. 1. After activating your laptop stick, open a new Web browser. You will be automatically directed to the __T-Mobile No Commitment Mobile Internet__ account page. 2. Create a password, then enter your name and e-mail address. 3. Select __Continue__ to purchase or redeem a No Commitment Mobile Internet Pass.   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)Get a Mobile Internet Pass Once you have successfully activated your laptop stick and created your No Commitment Mobile Internet account, you can purchase or redeem a Mobile Internet Pass and begin browsing the Internet. __Note:__ In order to browse the Internet, you must first purchase a No Commitment Mobile Internet Pass.   ### Purchase or refill a No Commitment Mobile Internet Pass 1. [Log in](http://my.t-mobile.com) to your No Commitment Mobile Internet account. 2. If necessary, select __Manage__. 3. If necessary, select __Purchase a Pass__. 4. Select your preferred payment option. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase.   ### Redeem a No Commitment Mobile Internet Pass 1. [Log in](http://my.t-mobile.com/) to your No Commitment Mobile Internet account. 2. If necessary, select __Manage__. 3. If necessary, select __Purchase a Pass__. 4. Select __Prepaid card.__ 5. Enter your __Prepaid Pass PIN__. 6. Select __Submit__. 7. Select __Redeem__ to confirm. 8. Confirmation Page.   ## [](https://www.t-mobile.com)View Data Usage 1. Open a Web browser. 2. Go to [__T-Mobile.com__](http://www.t-mobile.com) and select __Login / Sign up__. 3. Enter the laptop stick’s phone number and password. 4. Select __Log in__. 5. Hover your cursor over __Manage__ and select __Account status__. 6. View your data usage on the Web browser.   * * * Was this helpful? * * * ## Can't find what you're looking for? - [Contact Us](https://www.t-mobile.com/contact-us) - [Ask our community](https://www.t-mobile.com/community/)