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Review by JonBoySC 
Posted: 8 days ago
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 Pickens,Pickens,SC
 $59 per month (24 month contract)
 "At least we have 3G coverage here"
 "Slow; 5gig cap; Too much money for the speed"
 "Only option here; I would much rather pay AT&T 20 for the same speed; Get something else if possible"
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59.99 for around 500k/100k is ridiculous. Alas, 15 for dial-up is a worse deal. In today's world and web applications dial-up is just not an option, so I'll continue to take it from Verizon until AT&T offers me Uverse. Expensive for the bandwidth, and be sure to read the small print as there is a 5 gigabyte cap for "Unlimited" wireless broadband. The FCC shouldn't even allow Verizon to advertise "Unlimited" for a service that is severely limited. Stay away if you are using at a fixed location. Good for people who are on the road and are needing a faster speed where ever they are traveling.
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Review by ggultra2764
UPDATED: 25 days ago
member for 1.8 years, 783 visits, last login: a few minutes ago
Cambridge,Washington,NY
$59 per month (24 month contract)
 about 553 days
"Large amounts of rural coverage, beats dial-up, great connection speeds."
"The 5 GB monthly download limit, BroadbandAccess speeds make it tempting to go over 5 GB quickly."
"Worth it if you are often on the go, but can be a problem if you use more than 5 GB in a month."
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For six months after I left college, I was desperately searching around for broadband Internet for my laptop. DSL and cable connections were tempting. But, they had no coverage in my area and TimeWarner Cable wanted me to cough up over $900 to get a cable out where I live which was way too costly for me, especially since I just got out of college. And I heard enough evil things about sattelite Internet so I didn't want to venture into their territory.
But while Christmas shopping for my family at Best Buy, I came across a Verizon Wireless salesman selling wireless USB modems. He was quite understanding of my situation and gave me plenty of information about Verizon's wireless Internet network, including the NationalAccess connections possible in places that couldn't normally get dial-up. Tempted, I subscribed to the network right on the spot and the cost for the USB modem was reduced since I now had a subscription.
Installation of the modem was simple enough once I installed the hardware for it on my computer via CD and setting up the modem for one of my computer's USB port. The installation of the modem only took me about 5 minutes.
As for connections, I can only get the NationalAccess connection out where I live, but the connection's quite good and I can get download and upload speeds 4 times faster than my old dial-up connection on AOL when I ran a speed test on the modem (120 kbps Down/ 123 kbps Up).
There are two major problems that I do have with Verizon Wireless's services though. First, would be the 5 GB monthly download limit. With my regular Internet use at college, I would normally use about 25 to 30 GB a month doing Internet browsing, video streaming, and peer-to-peer downloads using Bittorrent. My laptop only has about 25 GB of hard drive space so I can't overhaul my laptop with downloaded files as heavily as those with higher storage capacities for their computer. 5 GB is a bit limiting for what I would like to get off my new connection, especially since I can only get the NationalAccess connection from Verizon Wireless out where I live.
Second of course, would be the limitations of what you can do with Verizon's connection. Verizon Wireless's Terms of Service specifically state their service is only meant to be used for basic Internet uses such as Internet browsing and e-mailing. Peer-to-peer programs and video streaming, my two frequent uses of the Internet at college, are of prohibited use in their services and I've heard of enough folks who made the jump from Verizon to Sprint because they felt limited in what they could do online while with Verizon Wireless.
With both of these issues, I think Verizon Wireless has a poor preconceived notion of what they think all people like to do online much like sattelite Internet providers have with their Fair Access Policies.
If you live in the boonies, can't get DSL or cable out where you live, and can't stand dial-up or sattelite Internet, then Verizon Wireless could be for you. Just be prepared for a limited online experience if you like doing more online besides Internet browsing and e-mailing.
UPDATE (12/14/07): During the past few days, my area was hit by a series of snow storms. This obviously effected how good my connection was as both my download and upload rates had dropped into the lower-90 kbps on Thursday and my connection was at two bars most of the time up to early today. Right now, my connection is back up to three bars and my download rate improved from Wednesday's speed test.
UPDATE (4/6/08): It's been over four months now since I went on Verizon Wireless for an ISP. I can still only get NationalAccess connections here at my house and even with an antenna I bought for my USB modem, I can still only get NationalAccess. The only benefit with the antenna is an improved signal with my connection.
My Internet use during the week is normally close to or over 100 MB a day since I work most of the day and around 200 MB a day on weekends. A good chunk of my data usage comes from seeing videos on Youtube, frequent downloading, and updating my virus and spyware protection.
NationalAccess seems more of a blessing for me since videos and downloaded files do take time to load up on the 1XRTT connection of NationalAccess. I would be more tempted to use more of my monthly data if I did have BroadbandAccess capable speeds out where I lived which could give me problems thanks to the 5 GB cap VZW has set up. It would be better if they either gave higher data usage for the month or actually give Sprint a run for their money by actually offering unlimited data usage at a cheaper price.
Otherwise, the connection has been able to hold up very well and I rarely lose my signal. If VZW were to just lighten up on their Terms of Service and their monthly caps, then I could do more with the connection without worrying about my data usage.
UPDATE (4/8/08): I checked Verizon's Terms of Service today and it looks like they have lightened up on what you can use their connection for. Online gaming and streaming are now allowed. I still wish they can lighten up on their monthly caps.
UPDATE (6/2/08): I now have BroadbandAccess Rev. A coverage out where I live. After doing a speed test, I got 953 kbps down, 500 kbps up. While the greater speed is a great asset to me, now I'm gonna have to be more wary of how much I download since I can get things faster. I still think VZW should lighten up on their caps.
UPDATE (6/3/08): Speed tests came up with 831 kbps down, 397 kbps up. And the speeds I got from yesterday had me tempted to do some downloading which within an hour, I already used over 100 MB of my data usage. I've already used over 3 GB of my data usage for this billing period so far and it won't be for two weeks until my data account is reset for the next billing period. I see no reason to having such a large amount of download speed if I have such a small monthly cap put on it which is why I could deal with NationalAccess easier since it took me longer to get stuff downloaded.
UPDATE (7/13/08): As of Friday, I went over my 5 GB cap yet so far I haven't been throttled which must mean my area isn't too reliant on the wireless tower near my house. And topping off the fact that I signed up for VZW back in December of last year, I also don't have to worry about overage fees so I'm in a bit of a lucky situation at this moment. But, this doesn't change my criticism of being wary of Verizon's caps, especially if you got a contract with them after March of this year. Latest speed test results are 778 kbps down, 380 kbps up.
UPDATE (9/18/08): I got my bandwidth throttled last month from using 8 GB in a month due to the fact I'm currently unemployed. I have heard rumors that those with an 'unlimited' account can use up to 7 GB in a month before having their speed throttled which could explain why the two months I went over 5 GB didn't get me throttled. I'm now back at full speed as of today. Latest speed test results are 1035 kbps down, 388 kbps up.
UPDATE (12/2/08): It's now been just over a year since I first made my contract with VZW. I've been throttled for a second month since I used nearly 8 GB in two consecutive months which goes to show where a tight monthly cap can get you while bored and unemployed. But of course, I don't have overage fees to worry about since I'm still on an 'unlimited' contract. As far as my connection is concerned, it still holds up well in most circumstances. I've had occasions where I can't connect to web sites or lose my connection due to heavy weather. But, this is expected since it's a wireless connection after all.
I am hoping within the next year that VZW loosens up on its tight caps before I have to renew my contract. It would be a pain to have to pay overage fees just because I decide to go giddy on watching Youtube videos one night in a single sitting.
I've even heard that T-Mobile offers a 10 GB cap or unlimited data usage with its customers which seems far more flexible than what I'm getting out of VZW. Too bad there's no T-Mobile coverage out here. Otherwise, I would consider jumping WISPs once my contract with VZW expired if Verizon still doesn't loosen up on caps.than
UPDATE (6/9/09): It's been over 18 months now since I first got on a contract with VZW. Connection still holds up well and I'm still not happy with the 5 GB bandwidth cap. While it does look like VZW's easing on its overage fees, the price is still costly for my regular monthly usage being between 7 and 8 GB. I still don't have to worry about overage fees for another 6 months since my contract is still on VZW's old terms. But I'd like something more better than paying over $100 in overage fees every month if I choose to renew my contract with them.
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@shawcable.net | 5 GB Limit With your speeds I think it would be very difficult to hit the 5 GIG limit vzw has. Look for VZW to lift that limit in the future. | |
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join:2007-09-13
Cambridge, NY
1 edit | Re: 5 GB Limit What would make you think they would extend their limit? | |
| ydoucare
join:2003-03-12
Rensselaer, IN | ... NationalAccess, which is 1xRTT, can only do 144 kbps max, so your Day 3 test is either wrong, or you are somehow on a very terrible EVDO connection. | |
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join:2007-09-13
Cambridge, NY | Re: ... Has to be a bug with the speed test then. Because I was dropping my mouth in shock over how the download rate was even though NationalAccess's speed is comparable to IDSL connections as you've mentioned.
But what I got was what I got. | |
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@myvzw.com | Re: ... The limit states that after 5 gigs it lowers your speed to 200Kbps which is should still be plenty fast for most people. Has anyone actually achieved this limit to see? | |
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join:2006-05-17 | Re: ... Very true. If your on 1x anyway, there is no way in hell you will be going over 200kbps (with EVDO, however, you can), so no need to worry about the 5GB/month limit | |
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Cambridge, NY | Re: ... So if I went over 5 GB on Verizon's NationalAccess connection, I wouldn't have to worry about having my bandwidth throttled or being penalized to pay more for going over the cap? | |
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@myvzw.com | Re: ... Verizon WILL cut you off and they couldn't tell me if you will still be responsible for the 'early termination' fee.. | |
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join:2007-09-13
Cambridge, NY | Re: ... An angry, unsatisfied former Verizon Wireless customer I take it? Unfortunately, money's too tight for me right now to consider jumping service providers. Christmas shopping cost me enough money. | |
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| with rev.A and the newer hardware I am able to achive over 2Mbps download speed, faster than my DSL at home! (my service area is Washinigton DC/Baltimore area) 1gb over an hour is very easy to achive if I don't move my laptop too much from point a to point b.. | |
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@myvzw.com
| Sprint Vision Just got off the the Sprint site and kept a transcript of my question regarding the 'unlimited' usage issue for Sprint Vision..
I am making the switch now.. sprint vision is a real 'unlimited' plan! unless someone really abuse the network of course.. | |
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join:2008-07-19
Florence, AZ
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Lyons, NY
|  BroadbandAccess vs NationalAccess
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@myvzw.com | verizon wireless hey m8's i have verizon wireless broadband and i achieve a max of 1mb download/224kb upload and i have went way over the 5gb download limit that was specified in my contract but my connection has not suffered i hope this helps. =P =P | |
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| Re: verizon wireless When did you sign your contract with VZW? If you signed up before March 2008, you don't have to worry about overage fees. But if you signed up after that, then you'll still have to worry about overage fees by paying 49 cents for each megabyte you go over. | |
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Review by YellowSnow
Posted: 36 days ago
member for 36 days, 18 visits, last login: 1 days ago
Temecula,Riverside,CA
$65 per month (12 month contract)
about 7 days
"You get internet were dsl and other services arent avaliable"
"Crappy connectivity and a very low 5 gb cap wich you will definatly go overin 1 month."
"Dont be a sucker and pay 65 bucks a month for a 5 gb limit (which once reached speeds are reduced to less than dial up)"
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I am a big gamer wheather it be xbox or pc i play just about anything... If your looking to to have an extremely high ping and a 3 secound latency then this is for you... Bassicaly this is their only plan and ill just say it, "verizon broadband sucks"
Their 5 gb cap is just an excuse to upgrade their hardware. There service can even be compared to dial-up.
If verizon broadband was smart they would up their hardware and beat out their compitition whome all have the gay 5 gb cap. (just my opinion though)
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united state | WOW! Wow! I never had that kind of latency. I was seeing anywhere between 300-500ms usually. Maybe I was lucky? Or you're just unlucky?
I don't think data cards were ever meant for gaming anyway. | |
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join:2009-05-29
Temecula, CA | Re: WOW! Excactly what i'm saying my town is covered with broadband and my speeds still have high latency. | |
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join:2009-05-29
Temecula, CA
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| Ya theres always latency... But Im just sharing my experience with other gamers who wish to play online were dsl isnt avaliable.
Plus I dont even live in a rural area, I wish verizon would put in fios! If they did they would get a tone of subscribers who are running off dish for tv and satalite/wireless broadband for internet.
But their probaly to busy to take a look at a custom home track... | |
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join:2008-05-16
| Re: WOW! It could be possible that there are just to many users on your tower. Have you tried locking the card into HDR mode?
I use mine to game on all the time. Every once and a while I'll drop a connection and get disconnected from the match but everything seems to play pretty good for me.
I use a KR2 for my PS3/360 and PC. My typical pings are around 90-120ms. Measuring a game like CSS on the PC I get pings around 130-150ms to the servers. | |
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join:2009-05-29
Temecula, CA
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| Re: WOW! Hey, Mattie you said that the card can be "locked into HDR Mode"?
ok... So I'm using the KR1 which probaly isn't that different then the KR2 but anyways what are the advantages of locking it into that mode? And if I wish to do that (I probaly do because your pings seem playable) how or what are the instructions to do so?
Thanks!
It helps when you have people that expierence the same thing as you to give advice! | |
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join:2008-05-16
2 edits | Locking your card into HDR mode means it will only connect to EVDO. So if you end up in a National Access area you'll have to switch it back or else you won't be able to connect. The advantage is if your in a marginal area your signal won't jump in and out of EVDO. Meaning your ping times shouldn't fluctuate as much.
To do it you'll need to take your card out of your KR1 and put it in your PC. Bring up the VZW Access Manager were you would dial in through there software. Make sure your disconnected and hit Ctrl D and a password prompt will appear. The password is (diagvzw) and that will bring up a menu. I have not reset mine for so long but I believe its under settings. You'll see automatic is most likely checked then you want to change it to HDR only.
This will lock the card into that mode. After its locked in put it back in your KR1 and those settings will stick until you reset them via the VZW manager. This insures that your connection doesn't drop off to National Access and will hopefully improve your ping times some. Every tower will give you different results. If you look at the speedtests under user speeds you'll notice lots of different ping averages for people. That can pretty much be the luck of the draw though. Hopefully that gives you an improvement though.
I just ran a quick test and this is what I'm getting ping wise through speedtest.net. I also attached a screen shot of CSS servers on my computer. These are organized from low to high. Normally you can figure on adding about 15-20ms to the latency reflected there once I get in the game.
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Temecula, CA | Re: WOW! Hey Thanks man it cut my latency about 20m's!
Know if there was only a way to get around the 5gb cap lol.
Maybe I'll see you on cs:s
-YellowSnow777 | |
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| Re: WOW! said by YellowSnow :Hey Thanks man it cut my latency about 20m's! Know if there was only a way to get around the 5gb cap lol. Maybe I'll see you on cs:s -YellowSnow777 Nuts I was hoping you would see a bigger drop than that. I don't play to much on steam but if you want send me an invite.
AbsynthHaze
I mainly play on the PS3 right now. Just can't get away from Killzone 2. | |
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Temecula, CA | Re: WOW! Haha alright thanks for the suggestion and btw it's weird how verizon just installed dsl a few weeks after my first post lol. | |
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Review by sneakaround
Posted: 41 days ago
member for 8 years, 509 visits, last login: 1 days ago
Staten Island,Richmond,NY
Contract price not specified.
"Internet while traveling"
"speed"
"If you need the internet while away from home this is great."
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I use Verizon wireless while at work in the field. I can almost always get a connection, surprisingly even when I can't make a wireless call I can often connect with my laptop. If you need an internet connection while away from home then this is the way to go, but if you need a connection for your house then FiOS, DSL, or cable is the way to go. I have never needed to call tech support, the bill goes directly to my company, and the laptop I use had the hardware needed for connection pre-installed so I cannot comment on any of these points.
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Review by stenman
UPDATED: 45 days ago
member for 2.3 years, 45 visits, last login: 6 days ago
Salinas,Monterey,CA
 Business customer
$59 per month (24 month contract)
about 80 days
"great for travel in urban areas of US"
"slow speed, 5GB monthly data cap with $50/GB surcharge if exceeded"
"not a good choice for reliable internet access or speed"
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I have been using HughesNet satellite "service" for the past 7 years and hoped to switch over to EV-DO wireless broadband. I found that I had excellent signal strength at my home and signed up for service on July 25th. Nearly 2 months later I do not have service and can connect only when I drive into town.
My nearest tower has had technical problems for the past 6 weeks and Verizon will generate a trouble ticket and then close it without resolving the matter or even bothering to send a technician out to check the tower. With only one tower to access I am totally at the mercy of Verizon's business practices which do not include providing timely technical support or repairs to problem towers.
The 5GB data limit per month is also not overly generous, especially when compared to the 350GB cap by Comcast.
Good for traveling and having Internet connectivity where you can leave a dead area and go to another or if one tower is down you may have access to a second tower. Otherwise it is not a reliable technology and Verizon makes the matter even worse with its dismal customer support practices.
Although I spent over $700 for an external antenna, mast, roof mount, cable, and amplifier, and get excellent signal strength of -72db t -79, my download performance from my local tower is usually worse than dial-up with speeds averaging under 16Kbps over the past month. With EVDO you are a prisoner of the performance of your nearest tower. If you live near an upgraded tower you may get great performance but according to Verizon network support personnel my local tower is not slated for upgrade for at least another months at the earliest.
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Review by StevenOracle
Posted: 67 days ago
member for 67 days, 8 visits, last login: 2 days ago
Desert Hot Springs,Riverside,CA
$70 per month (12 month contract)
about 1 days
"Coverage is extensive in So. Cal. I travel alot and always connect."
"The download speed seems to be getting slower. Less than 100kbs."
"Reliable and painfully slow connection via PCMCIA card."
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It seems that during the month of April, my home Verizon Wireless Broadband (VWB) network speed has slowed down. But to be certain, I am going to monitor the net speed over the next few weeks. I plan to post my experience now and again to document any improvement or deterioration. In past years I have been satisfied with VWB coverage and speed. But in the past month or two I have experienced a rising level of frustration with its slow download speed performance. Monitored download speed tonight ranged from 70 to 140 kbs and there were numerous page load time outs while surfing with IE8. Perhaps this is circumstantial evidence of the dreded Verizon Download Cap. Although Verizon offers "unlimited use" and recently issued a press release claiming there is no monthly usage cap, I would not be surprised if they are infact limiting user's download rates after total downloads exceed some amount. I would like to hear from all who have VWB cards or usb modems.
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 Review by Omega
Posted: 67 days ago
member for 6.9 years, 3546 visits, last login: a few minutes ago
Cheyenne,Laramie,WY
$59 per month (24 month contract)
about 1 days
"Great for a secondary/backup internet"
"Bad for primary internet"
"Do not get unless you have no other options, or you travel a lot."
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I picked up this internet because I have been all over the country this past year. It is great for traveling, being at airports or being a temporary internet while waiting for a wired service.
But that's about it.
The 5GB cap is very low, but do-able if you are just surfing the internet and checking e-mail. Speed seems to vary by tower. I've gotten upwards of 1.5mbps, but lately I have been been able to pull off 256k. It's quite annoying. The price is hefty for the the service, but I will admit it is worth it in the sense that it is better having slow internet than no internet at all.
If I had to do it over again, I would still get this service, I just wish Verizon would update the current cell tower I am connected to!
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 Review by Jim_in_VA
UPDATED: 77 days ago
member for 4.9 years, 912 visits, last login: a few hours ago
Cobbs Creek,Mathews,VA
Contract price not specified.
"Widely available, great alternative to satellite, mobile"
"5 GB cap with Verizon, price"
"Great for mobile applications, remote spots, satellite alternative."
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In my area there is Sprint and Verizon. I have and use both. Speeds are comparable with both but I give the edge on lower latency (ping) to Verizon. Depending on coverage in your area either one is a great alternative to satellite (been there - done that), and have the bonus of being mobile with coast to coast coverage. If there is no other broadband available in your area (DSl, Cable, Fios, Wisp), and internet service is important to you, then give it serious consideration. Read the forum posts, check the coverage maps, and make your choice.
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 Review by Robotics
Posted: 79 days ago
member for 5.7 years, 844 visits, last login: 1 days ago
Louisa,Louisa,VA
$59 per month (12 month contract)
about 1 days
"Works flawless 99.7% of the time speed is as advertised"
"Only bad thing I can think of is the 5GB cap (but I dont come close to it)"
"If you cant get cable/fios, this is your best bet for this area. Dont even think of getting satillite"
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Knock on wood, I have not had any complaints on this service. I have noted that on rare rare occasions the speed slows down a bit...but it may be the sites I visit.
For this area (Louisa) its the best thing out there if you CANT get Cable. You wont be seeing FIOS out here for a long time (if ever).
I would not suggest even giving the thought of going to Satellite. I know so many people out here that are so mad with their satellite service.
Over all I have suggested to many out here. Its the only thing out here if you cant get cable. Plus you can take it with you. The price seems a bit high, but it beats dial up by a long shot!
I'm very happy.
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 Review by Hazy Arc
UPDATED: 89 days ago
member for 3.2 years, 825 visits, last login: a few hours ago
Greenwood,Greenwood,SC
$60 per month (24 month contract)
about 1 days
"Gives quasi-broadband speeds on the go"
"Quite pricey, fairly slow speeds, high latency"
"Better than satellite if you have no access to broadband"
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Prior to Embarq bringing DSL to my remote location, I used Verizon's USB modem to connect to the internet. Luckily I didn't have to pay for it...my employer foot the bill. Good thing too...no way I would've shelled out 70 bucks a month for this. The 24 month contract was as laughable as the monthly price. Then again, if you are without broadband, it is a better choice than satellite (as long as you have a decent cell signal and have access to EVDO).
Speaking of which, my area (luckily) had EVDO Rev A, so speeds were decent (1.5mbps or so). Latency was rough (150-200ms), but much better than satellite. I was able to connect to Xbox Live successfully through my PC's internet connection sharing feature, but the latency made gameplay a little difficult.
The 5GB caps are a joke...one ISO or a few heavy YouTube sessions and you're done. Verizon needs to take care of this, especially since many people use these cards as their primary internet connection.
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