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Review by bullet087 
UPDATED: 23 days ago
member for 2.2 years, 306 visits, last login: 4 days ago
 Kingwood,Harris,TX
 Contract price not specified.
 about 1 days
 "Connect to the net from almost ANYWHERE!"
 "Latency on Rev. A is a lot better than it was on Rev. 0"
 "Great Service!"
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When I upgraded from an old 1x-only phone to a 1xEVDO phone, I noticed that you can use your phone has a modem for connecting to Verizon's high-speed data service. It has worked fine since day one, never had any problems with it. On various trips back and forth from Houston to Dallas, I have always had a constant internet connection to stream my favorite satellite radio from my home PC to my phone or laptop.
EVDO Rev.A and (I think) Rev.B are available in many smartphones and PC data cards
Of course, it is not fast enough to be considered broadband anymore, but it is still good for the price I paid and for a almost-anywhere connection
Only downside is that since my phone is not a smartphone (or a PC Data USB/Card), it has the older EVDO Rev.0. The latency ranges from 150-200, and I get speeds of:
UPDATE:
I have recently upgraded my phone to the LG Dare, which features EVDO Rev. A
My new speed test is at the bottom of the page.
(the first image is my Rev. A test, the second image is my Rev. 0 test)
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Rensselaer, IN | . Rev B is not available on any phones or data cards, and has not been deployed or scheduled to be deployed by any carrier at this time. | |
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Kingwood, TX | Re: . Hmm, if the new touch screen blackberry for verizon wireless is reportedly going to have Rev.C, I would think there would be Rev.B stuff planned at least. | |
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Review by JRWilliams308
UPDATED: 60 days ago
member for 7.4 years, 82 visits, last login: 40 days ago
Mount Vernon,Westchester,NY
$44 per month (24 month contract)
about 5 days
"Excellent coverage"
"Overpriced for the causal user."
"If you business requires on the move Internet Access, It can't be beat. Otherwise wait for the prices to drop."
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I'm using Verizon's Broadband Access via a EVDO capable PDA device. This is not an optimal configuration and setup. That said it does what it's supposed to, reliably and with great network coverage. I only wish the costs were parred down a bit so I could recommend it to family and friends who don't need it for business purposes.
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Review by ssmitty
Posted: 68 days ago
member for 1.9 years, 17 visits, last login: 68 days ago
Charlotte,Mecklenburg,NC
 Business customer
$59 per month
about 1 days
"Works almost everywhere."
"Slower than WiFi"
"A good value for the cost."
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Ordering was easy, installation was error-free. I've only had to make one call to tech support and the issue was resolved immediately. I have only been in one location where I could not get a strong enough signal to connect.
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Review by stufried
Posted: 81 days ago
member for 4.8 years, 1625 visits, last login: 5 days ago
Livonia,Wayne,MI
$60 per month
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I have ATT, not Verizon. DSL Reports has consistently misread my service as Verizon. Strange.
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Review by pules
Posted: 100 days ago
member for 7.6 years, 1597 visits, last login: a few hours ago
Los Angeles,Los Angeles,CA
Contract price not specified.
"Very FAST"
"Not Very Fast in ALL places"
"Great service from a great wireless phone company"
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I must say I'm very impressed with the Verizon BroadbandAccess via my USB 720 wireless modem. I was in Stevenson Ranch (Valencia, CA) recently, and I was able to hit 350KB (2800mbps) download rate. That's just amazing!!!
While in Dallas, here's what I got to LA server
Here's to a Ft. Worth server while in Dallas
I travel a lot, and Verizon Wireless is also my Personal Cell phone provider. I've never had any issues with their voice service.
I recently got a Sprint Blackberry with "use as modem" option. The max I was able to get in Stevenson ranch was about 100KB.
Sprint bb to LA server
Sprint bb to Ft. Worth server
As you can see, Verizon Service is MUCH better.
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Review by rlmesq
Posted: 110 days ago
member for 6.7 years, 8 visits, last login: 60 days ago
Chico,Butte,CA
Business customer
$60 per month (24 month contract)
"Available just about anywhere"
"Slow in some rural areas"
"Dump Verizon Access Manager and use Windows Network & Sharing Center"
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I've had Verizon broadband for about a year, and am dumping my home DSL because it's adequate for my needs (consistent 1.5 connection at my house). I recently switched from the Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 to a USB modem to make the swap between desktop and notebook easier.
The Verizon Access Manager software is kludgy and unnecessary. Instead, set up a connection in Network & Sharing Center (if you're running Vista). Here's a how-to: »www.evdoforums.com/thread7546.html
Once you're done, you can drag the connection icon from Network Connections to your desktop, start menu or QuickLaunch for a one-click connection.
(Note that Verizon doesn't support this alternative, so you're on your own as far as tech support goes.)
I'm an attorney and use it throughout rural Northern California for quick access to online research and email. The connection sometimes gets as slow as 150k inside courthouses, but even then it can be a lifesaver.
Followup comments: T4K
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Roach, MO | Hmmm I just make a dial up connection and point it to my evdo card and put in number to dial #777 and no username and pass. An it works. | |
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no benefit
@myvzw.com | Re: Hmmm No it won't. There is a user name and password, and there is absolutely no benefit to doing it other than one saved mouse click. I have it set up both ways. | |
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join:2008-04-13
Port Orange, FL
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| I works just fine without a user/pw. How do I know? I just tried it...
I completely uninstalled the Dell/Verizon broadband utility. I set up a dialup connection -- to be dialed when a connection does not exist. Upon first reboot it had to reinstall the drivers, but was fine on second boot.
Initial speedtest, using Speakeasy to Atlanta, shows what I've always seen in Daytona Beach: 950/550. | |
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 Review by linuxoverwin
Posted: 114 days ago
member for 5.6 years, 20 visits, last login: 79 days ago
Las Cruces,Dona Ana,NM
$60 per month (12 month contract)
about 1 days
"high coverage, can use it anywhere i cant hijack a wlan"
"make sure they turn off sms messaging to the cell number associated to your device. they charge 20 cents per message (spam)"
"i like it. i use it a lot and depending on your environment (building) you get a good connection"
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so far i have been satisfied with the service. i wouldnt replace my land line dsl with it but i like that i can use it virtually anywhere (i wouldnt recommend it in the shower). the price is pretty much comparable to a land line dsl and cheaper than cable or satellite. the speed does fluctuate, but what can you expect from something susceptible to wireless interference (just like your cell phone). i havent tried setting it up on linux yet, but if/when i do, i will have a walkthrough on my website for it. i dont do macs so someone else will have to do that. on windows you have to install software for it so im not sure about using it with linux yet unless i use wine. anyway, im all around happy with it. be sure to call their support and ask them to remove the sms text messaging from the phone number associated to the account or you will be charged 20 cents per txt you get and i got a couple of spams on it.
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Review by rothenmr
Posted: 117 days ago
member for 296 days, 2 visits, last login: 60 days ago
Palmdale,Los Angeles,CA
Business customer
$50 per month (24 month contract)
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Awesome service but inconsistant download speed in the same spot hour to hour, day to day. It seems like something changes. One day I am downloading at 2400 kbps and next my connection is 450 kbps. Then for the next 6 hours I am downloading at 1300 kbps. Overall the service is extremely useful and there are almost never any connection issues. I have traveled hundreds of miles in a car and had an network connection the entire time--Los Angeles to Fresno. This is using a Verizon Wireless/Sierra Wireless 595 card. Install is easy.
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 Review by beck
UPDATED: 167 days ago
member for 6.5 years, 2537 visits, last login: a few hours ago
On The Road
$59 per month (24 month contract)
about 1 days
"Works most places I go"
"Doesn't work if there is no Verizon tower"
"Works for me"
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Since I travel, this was the best option for me. Most places I go, even in some of the boonies there is a Verizon tower. I don't always get EVDO, only around big cities. But it even worked for me in the middle of the Mohave Preserve. It's worked way up in the mountains.
It doesn't work in most of Oklahoma. Oh well.
9/5/07 update:
Still works.  And they are expanding the EVDO and digital roaming. Last spring I had troubles with the new EVDO towers. Dropouts, can't connect etc. But once they got their bugs worked out, it's been ok.
3/14/08 update:
Still works. They have been adding EVDO Rev A almost everywhere they have their towers. So, I guess I'm pretty happy.
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Review by spbryant
Posted: 168 days ago
member for 3.7 years, 22 visits, last login: 85 days ago
Greenville,Greenville,SC
Business customer
$60 per month (12 month contract)
"It's the network"
"Expensive as a backup ISP, not really unlimited"
"Probably the best option if you're not in a major city"
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It really is the network. Pricing, equipment, installation, support, and reliability are basically the same across major carriers (and admittedly somewhat of a crap shoot at that). Check the coverage maps for your area and see which provider has the best high-speed coverage for the areas you will be using it in most often.
In my area (upstate SC, a small-mid size market with 1+ mil population in the 3-county MSA) Verizon is the only provider with high-speed access. I purchased a Sprint data plan nearly two years ago, and the sales rep said they would be upgrading the network within a year. As of today, still nothing. Cingular/AT&T also didn't/don't have high-speed (although that will probably change this year).
In Sep 06, a few months after I bought the Sprint card, Verizon came online with EVDO in the larger cities/interstates in my area. I then purchased a Verizon card also, and obviously it blew the Sprint card away in terms of speed. About 6 months after that, Verizon expanded EVDO along the secondary highways to smaller surrounding cities within about a 60-mile radius. I was impressed. I now have two Verizon cards for my business, and obviously Sprint has been cancelled (early termination fee and all).
I don't have any complaints about the overall experience. I had researched the modems online, so I already knew what I wanted when I went into the local corporate store. It took me about 15 minutes to purchase and add to my plan, and about 15 minutes to install when I got home (just download the latest VZAccess Manager program from their website, it's all you need). I haven't had any reliability issues, but I use it as a backup to my broadband so I'm not on it all the time. The speed varies, I usually average about 500k down at my house, so I wouldn't really consider it as a dedicated replacement for my cable broadband (and thus the bandwith cap has not been an issue for me either). I have only had to call support for billing questions, but overall (including my voice plan) the Verizon phone support has been quick and painless.
Your best option may be different if you spend most of your time in a major metropolitan area, but my experience has been that Verizon is the best option for the smaller secondary markets -- for now at least.
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