4G Showdown - Verizon UML290 vs. Sprint 250U

Here is a video throw down between the Verizon UML290 and the Sprint 250U.  Each card has some advantages.  Verizon is $10 a month less, but it also has a 5GB limit. The good news is the overage is just $10 per GB now.  Sprint is Unlimited in 4G areas, and is $59.99 a month.  If you are a mega power user then Sprint is a great choice as long as you are in a 4G area. That said, for most people who are normal users, Verizon will be a better choice.  That's my opinion. But watch the video - that's where it all goes down.  Which one do YOU think is better and why? 

February Top 5 List - Mobile Internet Cards

It's true: The lastest list of the Best 5 Mobile Broadband cards available in the USA is now available.  Who will be #1 this month?  I will give you a hint.  It is 4G capable, but then again, there are almost zero reasons to get anything other than a 4G capable device. In fact 4 of the 5 on the list are 4G devices and the only 3G device is International capable, which is the only reason it even makes the list. Even if you don't currently live in a 4G area, don't waste you money on a slower 3G device when almost all the 4G devices are Free at More Mobile Internet anyway for Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile. Click on the above link to see the list. 

CradlePoint Routers now work with Verizon 4G USB

CradlePoint has released a beta firmware upgrade to several of their Mobile Broadband Routers.  This upgrade allows the routers to work with the new Verizon 4G UML290 USB.  However there are a couple of issues to be aware of.  Read the full article on Verizon 4G and CradlePoint Routers

December Top 5 List - Best Mobile Broadband Cards

Who can guess what the NEW #1 Mobile Broadband card is for December?  Hint:  It's not the same card that was atop the list in November. In fact, it's not even from the same carrier!  Wow the suspense must be killing you.  Or not.  But head on over to our site to see who now can claim the Best Mobile Broadband card!  It's faster and even cheaper per month than the top card in November! 

Verizon Charging $10 more for USB cards?

Verizon is now charging $50 for 5GB of their mobile internet service.   The big mystery is why this new rate plan does NOT include USB devices.  If you happen to want a USB device, it's $59.99 and the overage is 5 times more expensive. For all the details see my blog article on why you should by the Verizon Mifi , not a USB.  Does anyone know why? Could this have to do with the new LTE plans coming out? 

How to Kill Firesheep before it hacks your Computer

If you haven't heard about the new Firefox extension called Firesheep that Eric Butler built then be very afraid to use public wifi.  Read my blog post about Protecting yourself from Firesheep.  

The short version is to not try and kill Firesheep, but rather just avoid the issue altogether.  How is this best done?  By using Sprint Mobile Broadband or a Verizon Mobile HotSpot  this allows you to completely avoid those so called free Wifi hotspots.  "Free" suddenly isn't so free when you are risking your computer getting taken over by anyone who downloads a free extension off of the Internet. Is this a shameless plug for the technology we sell?  Of course it is! But that doesn't change the fact that open access WiFi is scary stuff indeed. 

Sprint 4G now in Pittsburg and Minneapolis. Brett Farve is not sure, however.

As the Sprint Press Release below states, two more large cities are now 4G.  4G simply means, much faster mobile broadband and Unlimited service.  It's as powerful as standard wired Cable Internet, but you can take it with you!  But please, even though you can now watch a Vikings game at the stadium in full 4G, don't ask Brett Farve.  He won't know which way he is going...

30 September 2010

Sprint Turns on 4G Service in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Pittsburgh

Next Generation Wireless Service Enables Rich Multimedia Experience, Robust Web Browsing and Live Video Chat Capabilities; Now Available in 55 Cities and 22 States

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 30, 2010 - Starting today, Sprint (NYSE:S) 4G – the next generation in wireless service and up to 10 times faster than 3G service¹ – is available to customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Pittsburgh. With Sprint 4G, wireless customers can experience faster mobile downloads, video chat capabilities and turbo-charged Web browsing – all on the first wireless 4G network from a national carrier.

Customers in these cities can take advantage of the Sprint 4G Network with a range of 4G-capable devices already available from Sprint. Tourists visiting Minneapolis-St. Paul can snap a photo of the Guthrie Theater, Walker Art Museum or Mall of America with their Samsung Epic™ 4G and use Google Goggles to pull up facts about each using visual search technology powered by Sprint 4G. Customers in Pittsburgh can use video chat on their HTC EVO™ 4G to show friends a live view of Trinity Cathedral or Heinz Field and coffeehouse dwellers can power up the Overdrive™ 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot to share 4G speeds with up to five WiFi-enabled devices – such as an iPad™, laptop, camera or game console – making downloads, streaming video and Web browsing fast.

“Since 2008, Sprint has provided customers 4G service and we’re proud to extend our leadership to two more cities today,” said Matt Carter, president of Sprint 4G. “Sprint is the first national wireless carrier to make 4G a reality for our customers, with Sprint 4G now available in 55 cities across the country. Customers in the Twin Cities and Pittsburgh can now take advantage of 4G speeds and devices from Sprint that allow them to turn an iPad into a 4G device, download a presentation or a music file faster, record and watch HD-quality videos and more.”

Sprint 4G is now available in 55 cities: California

 – Merced, Modesto, Stockton, Visalia; Delaware

 – Wilmington;Florida – Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando; Georgia – Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii – Honolulu, Maui; Idaho– Boise; Illinois – Chicago; Maryland – Baltimore; Massachusetts – Boston; Michigan – Grand Rapids; Minnesota – Minneapolis-St. Paul; Missouri – Kansas City, St. Louis; New York – Rochester, Syracuse; Nevada – Las Vegas;North Carolina – Charlotte, Greensboro (includes High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (includes Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon – Eugene, Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania – Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, York; Rhode Island – Providence; Tennessee – Nashville; Texas – Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls; Utah – Salt Lake City; Virginia – Richmond; and Washington – Bellingham, Seattle, Tri-Cities, Yakima.

Orlando now has 4G Internet. Thanks Sprint!

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Sprint Launches 4G Service in Orlando

Sprint Brings Its High-Speed Wireless Service to Orlando; Three Cities in Florida now have 4G

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 20, 2010 - Sprint (NYSE:S) officially launched 4G in Orlando today. The next generation in wireless service provides speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G service¹and it is now available to customers in Orlando. Sprint 4G enables fast mobile downloads, video chat and a range of innovative and useful wireless applications. Travelers on the way to Disney World can download a movie for children to watch in the car in a matter of minutes on the Samsung Epic™ 4G. If you can’t get enough Disney while in Orlando, Sprint 4G users can enjoy popular Disney shows on Sprint TV. Sprint 4G makes wireless applications run even better because the new service is so fast.

Sprint offers a growing portfolio of 4G-enabled devices, including HTC EVO™ 4G, the nation’s first 4G-capable handset, and the newly launched Samsung Epic 4G. Both operate on the Android™ platform. These products are part of a large selection of 4G-capable modems, mobile hotspots and routers that enable 4G advantages of rapid mobile downloads of large files, high-quality streaming video and high-speed Web browsing.

“Orlando is the third city in Florida to receive 4G service,” said Matt Carter, president of Sprint 4G. “We are continuing to deliver on our commitment to serve our customers by rolling out 4G in more cities in 2010. Customers in Florida are hungry for the power and speed that 4G provides and today they have it.”

To demonstrate the confidence that Sprint has in the power of 4G, Sprint offers the Sprint Free Guarantee, which allows customers to try 4G for 30 days. If they are not satisfied, they can cancel service and have the opportunity to be fully reimbursed.²

Sprint 4G is now available in 53 markets: California

 – Merced, Modesto, Stockton, Visalia; Delaware – Wilmington; Florida – Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando; Georgia – Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii – Honolulu, Maui; Idaho – Boise; Illinois – Chicago; Maryland – Baltimore; Massachusetts – Boston; Michigan – Grand Rapids; Missouri – Kansas City, St. Louis; New York – Rochester, Syracuse; Nevada – Las Vegas; North Carolina – Charlotte, Greensboro (includes High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (includes Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon – Eugene, Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania – Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, York; Rhode Island – Providence; Tennessee – Nashville; Texas – Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls;Utah – Salt Lake City; Virginia – Richmond; and Washington – Bellingham, Seattle, Tri-Cities, Yakima.

More Mobile Internet comments:   This is yet another large city that now has 4G.  Remember, it's still smart to purchase a Sprint Device has 4G capabilities even if 4G is not in your area yet.  If you settle for a 3G device, you will have to purchase  brand new equipment to get 4G.  Don't make that mistake especially since we have several 4G devices for free at More Mobile Internet

Surprise! Sprint's 4G network goes up in San Francisco, if only ...

Surpriiiiiise! There’s no sign if Sprint’s just testing things or if they’ve just been caught in the act before they got a chance to send out a press release, but reports are coming in that Sprint’s 4G network has just gone live in San Francisco.

Our eagle-eyed buddy Marin of IntoMobile noticed the network’s new-found SF presence this morning, when his Sprint Overdrive suddenly lived up to its name. Download speeds jumped from the standard megabit-or-so per second up to anywhere from 3 to 9 megabits per second.

Now, before you get too excited: this doesn’t appear to cover all of San Francisco right now — skyscrapers and hills make coverage difficult, you know? However, Marin says he’s seeing the 4G juices flow in live around Embarcadero, SoMa, and the Financial District.

Got a 4G device, like the EVO, Epic 4G, or Overdrive and live in San Francisco? Give it a quick reboot, and let us know how things go.

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Excellent!! Another major city is about to get 4G from Sprint. The more and more 4G spreads the more it makes sense to go with a 4G/3G Sprint Mobile Broadband Card.

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I live in the country and can't get cable or dsl, I've been stuck with dialup for years. I've looked at all possible choices..it's either hughes net, wild blue or Mobile broadband through verizon. Honestly I hate all these options b/c they are both outrageously expensive and they both have limits on usage (5gigs a month). Which one should I get, they are all about $60 a month.

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First of all make sure Verizon has you covered with 3G coverage (it will show Blue on the map, see YouTube video below) If they don't have 3G then don't even bother with Verizon, you will need to go with one of the Satellite companies. Same goes with Virgin, which is cheaper, but they have a lot less 3G than does Verizon. It doesn't matter if Virgin is a better deal if it does not work in your area. IF Verizon (or Virgin) does have you covered then I would try that since it's a lot less equipment and expense to get started. As far as the limits, you can easily log on to your Verizon account and check usage.

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Deal Alert: Free Activation on Sprint Mobile Broadband Cards

Just Posted on More Mobile Internet:    For a limited time, Sprint Mobile Broadband Cards now have Free Activation. This is a $36 savings.  Couple that with the lowest prices on the Sierra Wireless 250U 4G USB and the Sprint Overdrive with Unlimited 4G usage and speeds up to 10 times that of 3G you have a great package.  Lot's of people are jumping on this already. If you are on the fence, this is a great time to go for it, as you still get 30 days to make sure it works good for you. 

Verizon Tops In Call Quality (Again) - AT&T Last In Call Quality Country Wide (Again)

Check out this website I found at dslreports.com

And no surprise, the same holds true on for 3G Mobile Broadband Coverage. Of course each specific area can have different carriers that are better, but on a national level Verizon is the 3G winner. As we speak right now though, both Sprint and T-Mobile have faster networks although these 4G networks cover much less area. I can' t believe AT&T still gets away with saying they have the "Fastest Mobile Broadband Network" What a complete lie! Not that AT&T corners the market on un-truths from the carriers, but that is so clearly wrong.

Best World Travel Mobile Broadband USB Card?

My picks for the 3 best World travel Internet access devices are as follows: 

All 3 work equally well Internationally.  The main difference is how they work here in the USA. 

Verizon:  UMW190

Pros:  Best USA 3G coverage, same International GSM coverage as AT&T and T-Mobile. 

Cons:  Highest cost for USB card itself

AT&T:  Velocity USB

Pros:  Free USB card and plan includes Free AT&T Wifi Hotspot usage

Cons:  Not nearly as good of USA coverage as Verizon, and slower than T-Mobile 

T-Mobile:  Rocket USB

Pros:  Free USB card, Fastest Card in USA (within HSPA+ coverage) and $10 less per month. Also includes free T-Mobile Hotspot usage 

Cons:  Limited USA coverage. Good in cities, poor rural coverage. 

Read my full article on World Travel Internet Access Tips. 

What are your thoughts?  What do you think is the best USA based Mobile Broadband card for world travel? 

Sprint Expands 4G Coverage to Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I.

Now Sprint 4G devices like the EVO, Epic, Overdrive and 250U will work in even more places.  New York City is rumored to be coming on line soon as well. Stay tuned...

Here is the Sprint Press Release:  Sprint Expands 4G Coverage to Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I.

Next generation wireless service from Sprint covers users in 21 states and more than 50 cities coast-to-coast OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sep 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sprint (NYSE: S) today announced that customers in Boston, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Providence, R.I., will experience the power of 4G. Starting today, wireless customers and business users can experience faster mobile downloads, streaming video with minimal lag, and turbo-charged Web browsing - all on the first wireless 4G network from a national carrier. Sprint began deploying 4G in 2008 allowing customers to break free from the coffee shop to experience Wi-Fi-like mobile speeds for their wireless devices. Today, college students in the Boston area can share a fast Internet connection on-the-go; grandparents in Daytona Beach can see and hear their grandchildren via video chat on a 4G capable device; and healthcare professionals in Providence can enhance emergency care with mobile video conferencing. Professionals in education, public safety, construction and professional services, also can benefit from 4G devices by integrating calendar services or sending large files or e-mail at quick speeds. "We are proud to be the leader in the race to 4G," said Matt Carter, president of Sprint 4G. "Sprint is the first national wireless carrier to make 4G a reality for our customers. In particular, it's rewarding to deliver 4G service to Boston - my hometown. And, we have been hearing from our customers in Boston, Providence and Daytona Beach that they want and need 4G service. Today, they have it." Ahead of competitors, Sprint offers a growing portfolio of 4G-enabled devices: HTC EVO(TM) 4G - America's first 3G/4G Android(TM) handset featuring blazing-fast 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, mobile hotspot capabilities to connect up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices and an 8MP camera with HD-like video capabilities. The phone is available for $199.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement and after a $100 mail-in rebate (taxes excluded). Samsung Epic(TM) 4G - Sprint's Galaxy S 4G-capable smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard, Super AMOLED touchscreen, hotspot to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices and a dual camera. Samsung Epic 4G is an all-in-one device for staying connected, getting work done and enjoying the latest in entertainment while on-the-go. The phone retails for $249.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade, two-year service agreement, after a $100 mail-in rebate (taxes excluded). Overdrive(TM) 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot - By connecting to Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Sierra Wireless, a Wi-Fi enabled device like iPad(TM), Zune HD or iPhone(R)1 can turn into a 4G device, making downloads, streaming video and Web browsing faster. Not only does it enhance everything your favorite device was built for, it also connects up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as your computer, game console or camera. Overdrive is available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate (taxes excluded) with a two-year service agreement on a new line activation or eligible upgrade. Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U Modem - Accommodating both horizontal and vertical USB ports and providing an ideal fit for virtually any laptop, Sprint's 3G/4G USB 250U by Sierra Wireless is the perfect solution for those wanting 4G speeds on-the-go. Customers can purchase Sprint 3G/4G USB 250U from Sprint for free (excluding taxes) after a $50 mail-in-rebate, a $49.99 instant savings and with a two-year service agreement on a new line activation or eligible upgrade. Sprint's 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Connection plan is priced at $59.99 per month for unlimited use on the Sprint 4G Network and 5 GB of data on the Sprint 3G Network (price plans exclude surcharges and taxes).2 Sprint takes value and innovation to customers one step further with the Everything Data Plan, which includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to any mobile in America while on the Sprint network for one low price, and by offering Sprint Free Guarantee to give customers a chance to try 4G for 30 days and be reimbursed if they are not fully satisfied.3 Sprint is recognized in the 2010 American Customer Satisfaction Index as the most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, during the last two years. Sprint 4G is now available in 51 markets: California  - Merced, Modesto, Stockton, Visalia; Delaware - Wilmington; Florida - Daytona Beach, Jacksonville; Georgia - Atlanta, Milledgeville; Hawaii - Honolulu, Maui;Idaho - Boise; Illinois - Chicago; Maryland - Baltimore; Massachusetts - Boston; Michigan - Grand Rapids;Missouri - Kansas City, St. Louis; New York - Rochester, Syracuse; Nevada - Las Vegas; North Carolina - Charlotte, Greensboro (includes High Point and Winston-Salem), Raleigh (includes Cary, Chapel Hill and Durham); Oregon - Eugene, Portland, Salem; Pennsylvania - Harrisburg, Lancaster, Philadelphia, Reading, York; Rhode Island - Providence; Texas - Abilene, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Killeen/Temple, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Waco, Wichita Falls; Utah - Salt Lake City;Virginia - Richmond; and Washington - Bellingham, Seattle, Tri-Cities, Yakima.

Sprint is delivering the power of 4G as the majority shareholder of Clearwire, the independent company that is building the WiMAX network.

Will Mifi from Verizon work on a desktop?

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Yes, since the Mifi can also be connected to any computer with a USB port by attaching the included USB cable, it will even work on any desktop that does not pick up wifi. Here is a video review of the Mifi  

      

Here is another answer we provided to the www.Wiki.Answers.com website.  Most people assume the Mifi devices are only for laptops, netbooks, iPads and other mobile devices. Well for some people that don't get regular Cable or DSL at their location Verizon Mobile Broadband or Sprint Mobile Internet can be a lifesaver.  

Why Gmails new Free Calling + Sprint's 450 plan beats your iPhone

I just posted an article explaining the details of the powerful combo of Gmail Calling and the Sprint 450 Minute Plan. It shows you how to get Unlimited everything for a Smartphone or Android phone for just $69.99 a month instead of the normal $110+ most people pay for an iPhone every month. 

WikiAnswers - How to connect to xbox live with usb760

you need to get a mobile router that turns your USB760 into regular internet. Then, you can connect via wifi or an ethernet cable like you would with regular internet. Just make sure you stay within the Verizon 5GB data limit. Some of the best USB routers are made by cradlepoint like the ones found here: http://moremobileinternet.com/mobile-router

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One of the more common questions is how to connect a game system like Xbox live or PSP player with a 3G or 4G USB card from Sprint, Verizon, T-mobile or AT&T. Well, you can't just plug them into the device directly. That is where a Mobile Router comes in. These allow you to convert the cellular modem card into regular Internet that any game system can then tap into via either Wifi or an Ethernet cable. Now, you can use these devices anywhere!

Verizon Cooking Up 3G Femtocell - Hopefully it won't be as awful as the last one

Check out this website I found at dslreports.com

This is about a Femtocell device that is like a mini cell phone tower in your house or office. It uses you home internet service (Cable or DSL) and then gives you a much stronger signal than your cell phone provider is giving you via their natural coverage. Great for those people with "Great coverage everywhere except my house"

Verizon Mobile Broadband Card Comparison: USB760 & UMW190

 This video compares two of the most popular Verizon Mobile Broadband USB cards, the USB760 and the UMW190 GlobalAccess.  Verizon continues to be the best choice for those looking for lots of solid 3G high speed coverage.  Here we discuss which of these two Verizon Internet cards are the best for you depending on how often and where you travel to.  Which one makes more sense for you and why?  

Why the Sprint 4G USB Device U1901 is a Bad Idea for most people

The Sprint 4G U1901 is a new Sprint USB device, but personally, I don't think its a very good choice for most people.  

The reason for my hesitation with this Sprint Mobile Broadband device? It is a 4G only device which means it will only work in limited areas in comparison to the much larger 3G coverage areas. There is one advantage to a 4G only device, and that is that it is only $49.99 a month versus the normal $59.99 for a dual band 3G and 4G device.  However, the U1901 only makes sense if you already get 4G in your city and you only need it there, as it won't work AT ALL in a 3G area. And even if it suits your Mobile Internet needs now, you are out of luck if your needs change down the road.  Until 4G is much more popular, I would recommend a 3G and 4G device like the Sprint 250U, which by the way is on my list of the Best Mobile Broadband Cards. 

For a small segment of people the U1901 will be a great choice, just don't be one of the people who make a huge mistake by not being aware of the limitations of this device!