Originally Posted by
mnmag
I know this thread is a bit old, but wanted to get some current advice on EVDO.
I have wireless service w/Verizon, but am considering mobile broadband for travel -- mostly in VA & CO. I can't upgrade my cellphone until 8/1/09 & currently have an EnV, so no e-mail access now. I know that Verizon is probably the best mobile broadband carrier for me.
After using search & reading through various threads here, as well as 3Gforums -- I am thinking to take advantage of the deals there & get the USB760 (which I can get for free after rebate) & the cradlept. PHS300 router (has a rebate as well) -- & sign up for a 2yr contract @ $59.99/mth (5GB). (I considered the MiFi2200, but it looks like it has too many drawbacks, even though it's cheap w/the 2yr contract).
While I won't be using the mobile wireless that much over all, I need it for extensive travel starting next month. In August, I will be able to upgrade my cellphone to a BB, but still need the access to mobile broadband for 1-2 laptops.
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I am new to all of this!
I had an older Verizon USB modem, the USB720. I upgraded and decided to get the MiFi rather than the USB760. It literally was delivered to my office today and is charging. I will install it tonight. What do you see as the drawbacks to the MiFi? For me, it was only the lack of international use, but I do have a 3 USB modem for the UK and most other places I end up using WiFi rather than broadband because of the horrific costs.