Torrey
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donkincaid wrote:Just bought the VirginMobile MiFi with unlimited data. Device is a mobile hotspot supporting up to 5 devices. No contract. So far so good. 3G isn't Fiber.... But it may just work. Underlying network is Sprint.
While Virgin mobile may offer unlimited data, there has been a lot of negative feedback about their service on EVDOForums.com
I think this article sums it all up:
Virgin Mobile Broadband vs. Sprint Mobile Broadband
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Pat Anderson
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Just got our Verizon MiFi on an internet promotion, the device was free and no activation charge, with 2 year contract at $60 per month for 5 gb. Had been using a BB Storm with data plan ($30) and tethering ($30 more), so this comes out $$$ neutral on the cell side. My BB died a couple of weeks ago, and I have a donated LG flip phone for voice and text until I am next eligible for a Verizon phone upgrade, so don't need data or tethering. Set up was very easy, changed the admin password for the device and configured for SSID and password, this took all of about 15 minutes.
This morning I shut off the Centurytel dsl modem and wireless router and connected two Macs and an Acer netbook running Ubuntu Netbook, and the MiFi is FASTER than the Centurytel dsl! Where I am going to make money is terminating the Centurytel land line and dsl ($70 a month)!
Can hardly wait to take this on the road!
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Torrey
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Pat Anderson wrote:Just got our Verizon MiFi on an internet promotion, the device was free and no activation charge, with 2 year contract at $60 per month for 5 gb. Had been using a BB Storm with data plan ($30) and tethering ($30 more), so this comes out $$$ neutral on the cell side. My BB died a couple of weeks ago, and I have a donated LG flip phone for voice and text until I am next eligible for a Verizon phone upgrade, so don't need data or tethering. Set up was very easy, changed the admin password for the device and configured for SSID and password, this took all of about 15 minutes.
This morning I shut off the Centurytel dsl modem and wireless router and connected two Macs and an Acer netbook running Ubuntu Netbook, and the MiFi is FASTER than the Centurytel dsl! Where I am going to make money is terminating the Centurytel land line and dsl ($70 a month)!
Can hardly wait to take this on the road!
Don't forget to change your data plan.
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mappleg8
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Being able to connect through your cell phone is great, but I don't like the idea of paying the carrier extra to connect my computer. I already pay for a data plan.
On my old phone in had found a wonderful application. I changed phones and don't have it now, curse the luck! I'm still searching for an android app to do so on the new phone.
But -- if you have a Windows or a Symbian operating system on your phone (the last time I looked it was only those two OSs) -- go and look at www.walkinghotspot.com.
As I said, I had this on my old phone. It cost $25 for a lifetime license. One time purchase! And you don't have to keep paying the carrier or get one of those $99 connector boxes.
It connects via bluetooth or by cable, your choice. Last Thanksgiving in Nashville, TN my sis-in-law, my niece, niece's hubby, and I were all connected to the internet doing our shopping. We had a good connection and loved the system!
Again, this was from www.walkinghotspot.com and cost only $25 for a lifetime license. The drawback is the limitation to Windows and Symbian phones only. Still I think it is worth checking out.
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This must have been posted already, but tryPDAnet free or $24 for tethered service Android, BlackBerry many others.
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xctraveler wrote:This must have been posted already, but try PDAnet free or $24 for tethered service Android, BlackBerry many others.
As of right now you can register PDAnet for only $16. Don't know how long it will be available at this price. Buy PDAnet
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golden4077
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Hacking your phone in order to get free tethering is breaking the terms and conditions of your contract. It is like unscrambling your cable in order to get free HBO. I just wanted to clarify this for folks. If caught, the carrier may back bill you or kick you off their network.
Tethering is a great feature and i encourage people to consider it as a viable option for internet access. However, carriers expect people to pay for the service. Just because there are ways to steal the service, does not make it right.
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xctraveler
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golden4077 wrote:Hacking your phone in order to get free tethering is breaking the terms and conditions of your contract. It is like unscrambling your cable in order to get free HBO. I just wanted to clarify this for folks. If caught, the carrier may back bill you or kick you off their network.
Tethering is a great feature and i encourage people to consider it as a viable option for internet access. However, carriers expect people to pay for the service. Just because there are ways to steal the service, does not make it right.
Yup, absolutely. And the phone companies are very generous with their offerings, take a look at the charges for tethered use vs data on the phone itself. PDAnet has been around for a lot of years and while I used it back when I had a phone that V would not permit tethered using their software I have held it in reserve for the day when I need more than 2 gb of "tethered" data in a month and V wants the full cost of 2 gb for the next 1 gb. Then I will use PDAnet and the large corp can come and find me.
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I just turned off my verizon aircard for my laptop, While I turned off the "phone #" for the unit Ican still use it as a wi-fi card. I had a 5G plan ad I never ran over and I lived away from home for up to 4 mo.s at a time it worked very well. I can't have a camera on my phone if I want to take it to work. Try to find a bluetooth cell ph. w/o a cam. Then one that works well. Haven't found one yet. So I have a simple clamshell that regularly takes a beating and has not failed me yet in 3 yrs. I spent some real $$ to get my wife a new laptop (desktop replacement class) with as many bells and whistles as I could get. HUGE HD screen, BD burner, wi-fi, bluetooth, hell I even have an antenna to pick up TV or an cable adapter to hook into cable. I now have to build a mount for the passenger side of our trucks so it can be used underway.
I still haven't learned everything about it, but it's fantastic.
Bottom line: find a method that fits and a plan fits. Aux antennas and boosters/extenders are available.
I don't have my rig yet (picking up in apr/may) but will be planning my 'Commo Suite'.
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tomman58
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After reading some of your response I'm as confused as ever.
I currently just have a cell and I also have an ATT air card (I bought the air card on EBay for 30 used).
I costs me 30 bucks to activate and then 60 a mo. I use it for the times we go snow-birding for 3 or 4 mo. I have the fastest Internet at home also from ATT.
I am at a loss as I want to move to a better phone but would think they would have a plan to tether it to the laptop thus eliminating the air card. Cost and good Internet are the goals here.I spend enough on ATT to have something for the road without another monthly fee.
Any comments???
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