I called Engin today. They will sell you the Hub (unlocked) for...

I called Engin today. They will sell you the Hub (unlocked) for $249.

So, all the plan price comparisons are valid.

Princess is correct that you can not buy the Hub for $99 from anyone other than Engin (that was never in dispute).

Mr B is correct in that there are much more affordable plans out there using alternative hardware.

And I am correct as you can actually buy an unlocked Engin Hub @ full RRP of $249 & combine it with a non Engin plan and still be ahead.

So there.