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Sberk06 · 02-26-2007, 02:31 AM

alright so i just got a new hp laptop and now am looking for wireless internet so i can go online whenever and were ever i want. the only two companies i have seen were CINGULAR and SPRINT. Cingulars was the cheapest at like 59.00.. does any know any better or for a better price or is that the best.

doug · 02-26-2007, 02:41 AM

i was unaware that unlimited internet anywhere at anytime was so cheap....

EvlEgl · 02-26-2007, 02:48 AM

It's 59. A month...

doug · 02-26-2007, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by EvlEgl

It's 59. A month...

Yeah? that's CHEAP for an internet access that will work anywhere. I pay 30 something for internet I only get at my house.

Honest_Bob · 02-26-2007, 05:32 AM

I think verizon offers that type of service.

Intercooled T · 02-26-2007, 10:01 AM

Verizon has wireless broadband, pretty sure its faster than what you're talking about

http://b2b.vzw.com/productsservices/wirelessinternet/

doug · 02-26-2007, 01:07 PM

i have verizon dsl and it blows... im constantly getting kicked off xbox live games.. i really want to step up to a better connection soon.

cburwell · 02-26-2007, 01:53 PM

Sprint's wireless network is great. We have a ton of the Sprint cards at work, and I can usually get 1.5Mbps down at any time. Your speed will vary depending on the coverage of the area you're in.

PotenzaSub · 02-26-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sberk06

alright so i just got a new hp laptop and now am looking for wireless internet so i can go online whenever and were ever i want. the only two companies i have seen were CINGULAR and SPRINT. Cingulars was the cheapest at like 59.00.. does any know any better or for a better price or is that the best.

don't do it. This companies are jerks who fight the development of free wi-fi access just so they can get rich.

james_ls · 02-26-2007, 02:17 PM

I know FOR A FACT:

- Verizon
- Sprint
- Cingular
- T-Mobile (atleast last time I was in paying my bill they were talking about it)

All offer "Total WI-FI" cards...I'd do A TON of research on Google though...see the reviews of each.

Sberk06 · 02-26-2007, 02:28 PM

yeah i mean i'll spend more if i have to.. im just looking for the best price with the best connection. im gonna research a few of them. thanks

antlip · 02-26-2007, 05:34 PM

I was looking into the cost of the verizon wireless broadband yadda yadda yadda for going any where with my lap top. Once I told verizon where I lived they said I was in a town that didnt get the highest speed. At this time last year the area where the highest speed for verizon was very random. You might want to check into all the compaines for range of service, not only cost.

cburwell · 02-26-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by antlip

I was looking into the cost of the verizon wireless broadband yadda yadda yadda for going any where with my lap top. Once I told verizon where I lived they said I was in a town that didnt get the highest speed. At this time last year the area where the highest speed for verizon was very random. You might want to check into all the compaines for range of service, not only cost.

Just a note too, make sure you are looking at their data network and not a map of their voice (GSM) network, since with most providers data coverage can vary from voice coverage.

cburwell · 02-26-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by doug

i have verizon dsl and it blows... im constantly getting kicked off xbox live games.. i really want to step up to a better connection soon.

Comcast is pretty good around our area. I also heard that Verizon FIOS was going to be coming to the Springfield area soon.

igo4bmx · 02-26-2007, 05:54 PM

sprintg EVDO is supposed to be the fastest.
i use it and our company pays like $20 a card.

doug · 02-26-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cburwell

Comcast is pretty good around our area. I also heard that Verizon FIOS was going to be coming to the Springfield area soon.

Yeah it's supposed to.. I'm thinking of finding out info to upgrade soon.

02-26-2007, 02:31 AM	#1
Sberk06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa and va Member #2730 My Ride: 07 ZX6-R iTrader: (4)	new laptop need wireless internet. alright so i just got a new hp laptop and now am looking for wireless internet so i can go online whenever and were ever i want. the only two companies i have seen were CINGULAR and SPRINT. Cingulars was the cheapest at like 59.00.. does any know any better or for a better price or is that the best.

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doug Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Member #450 My Ride: 2007 WRX STi Limited, 1969 Z/28 Camaro iTrader: (1)	i have verizon dsl and it blows... im constantly getting kicked off xbox live games.. i really want to step up to a better connection soon.

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Sberk06 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa and va Member #2730 My Ride: 07 ZX6-R iTrader: (4)	yeah i mean i'll spend more if i have to.. im just looking for the best price with the best connection. im gonna research a few of them. thanks

02-26-2007, 05:34 PM	#12
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