boberonicus, I now understand the router comment better. Thanks.

I know broadband cards aren't as fast as DSL. But considering the lack of connectivity and consistently dropped connections I've had this week, along with ICC reps who read from a script and refuse to acknowledge that the problem is EL's connection, not mine, and who won't kick the problem to the right department that can actually fix it (I know from lots of experience when it's EL's problem and am tired of spending several hours a month rebooting and resetting), it can't possibly be worse than what I have now. The extra cost would be offset by being able to have a free connection on the road. I'm totally frustrated.