Travel Technology - Which Verizon Broadband PC Card to get?

I'm thinking of signing up for Verizon's Broadband service for my laptop, and I'm seeing cards ranging from almost free to $180. Is there a difference among the cards? It looks like I want one that's Rev A capable. I'm looking to use this with a standard PCMCIA slot by the way. Thanks!

You should carefully research verizon's product if you want to sign up with them. They severely limit the amount of data you can download/upload and it is no where near "unlimited" as they claim. You can google and find a few lawsuits pending on this.

Sprint, IMHO, is much better. You'll be able to use the search feature and finds threads on this topic in which I've written more detailed advice.

You should carefully research verizon's product if you want to sign up with them. They severely limit the amount of data you can download/upload and it is no where near "unlimited" as they claim. You can google and find a few lawsuits pending on this.

Sprint, IMHO, is much better. You'll be able to use the search feature and finds threads on this topic in which I've written more detailed advice.

I used Verizon and was somewhat content - though, as myfrogger mentioned, they cancelled my service due to overuse. I think I'll try Sprint next.

When I was using Verizon, I had good luck with the Kyocera KPC650. I sometimes utilized the external antenna feature - though only when a good distance from civilization.

I have found excellent results with the verizon service using even their cheapest card - although when I last looked it didn't yet support Vista. Haven't looked in a few weeks.

If you intend to use this as your primary internet connection for downloading videos at home and the like, Verizon may restrict your bandwidth - in which case you may want the Sprint. On the other hand, if you want verizon's better coverage and will use your DSL / cable modem except when travelling or out of the office I suspect you won't even come close to being capped.

- cheapo

The Sierra Wireless Air Card AC595 does Rev A (I just replaced my old card with the AC595 yesterday). I believe it's the only one currently available that does Rev A. It was free for me when I renewed my contract online for two years, so the price without a contract can't be too high.

I'm not sure why everyone's dumping on Verizon's data service -- I've been using it for a bit over two years and have been very happy with it, both here in California where I live and when I travel.

It works great until they cancel you without warning or explanation for violating their secret usage limit on their "unlimited" plan.

QL

I picked up the PC5750 card last weekend. According to the box, it's Rev A compatible. I got the card for free due to my corporate discount. Seems to be working okay, but then again I've only used it at home for one day so far.

As for the download limit, I was told that I couldn't exceed 5GB/month. That's fine with me, as I don't do any file streaming or whatnot.