Here's my situation.

My daughter goes back to college soon, and is sharing an apartment with 4 others. They don't have internet there (yet), but they may sign up a cable contract in a few months (hence I don't want an annual commitment).

In the meantime, she needs to have access from the apartment (the college has WiFi so it's only for residence based access).

I was thinking that a USB GSM device, with a prepaid data contract and SIM would be the best way to go. Tethering to her current phone isn't really something I want to do as her contract doesn't support this.

Anyone recommend hardware and/or plan vendor for this? If so where's the best place to buy?

Thanks!