Sattellite Service Plan?
I just ordered an Asus EEE pc, for mobility, but then i realized, my school, and my public library, and my office, dont have wifi, and i dont have any spare modem ports for ethernet. So i would like to get a satellite adapter, that can plug in via USB, and be compatible with Linux, and have a low monthly fee, for a fast/reliable connection. I understand Verizon and Att have these, but i would like to know if anyone has any experience with them personally, and if anyone knows of any other adapters. Im looking for one thats less that 30 a month, and has fast connections, with service, wherever i am (I live in Vegas/Henderson NV) Im constantly traveling to Chicago as well, so a nationwide coverage plan would be fantastic. Anyone know of any? Help me out thanks
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Answer 1 :
Don't know about Linux, but I use Windows XP and have a Treo 700p from Verizon. My service plan is $80 a month for 450 minutes of voice and unlimited Internet access using EVDO (which gets about 500+kbps download). The coverage is good in all major cities and next to major roads. I run a software called PDAnet (http://www.junefabrics.com/palmnet/) on my Treo and connected to USB to PC. By using this software, you can avoid the extra service charge from Verizon for using your cellphone as a modem. The plus side of having a smartphone is that you can surf the net on the phone and get email, when connecting a laptop PC is not convenient. The other way is to have a USB modem EVDO device for $40 a month. Either way the cost for Internet access is the same
I just ordered an Asus EEE pc, for mobility, but then i realized, my school, and my public library, and my office, dont have wifi, and i dont have any spare modem ports for ethernet. So i would like to get a satellite adapter, that can plug in via USB, and be compatible with Linux, and have a low monthly fee, for a fast/reliable connection. I understand Verizon and Att have these, but i would like to know if anyone has any experience with them personally, and if anyone knows of any other adapters. Im looking for one thats less that 30 a month, and has fast connections, with service, wherever i am (I live in Vegas/Henderson NV) Im constantly traveling to Chicago as well, so a nationwide coverage plan would be fantastic. Anyone know of any? Help me out thanks
Computer Networking - 1 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Don't know about Linux, but I use Windows XP and have a Treo 700p from Verizon. My service plan is $80 a month for 450 minutes of voice and unlimited Internet access using EVDO (which gets about 500+kbps download). The coverage is good in all major cities and next to major roads. I run a software called PDAnet (http://www.junefabrics.com/palmnet/) on my Treo and connected to USB to PC. By using this software, you can avoid the extra service charge from Verizon for using your cellphone as a modem. The plus side of having a smartphone is that you can surf the net on the phone and get email, when connecting a laptop PC is not convenient. The other way is to have a USB modem EVDO device for $40 a month. Either way the cost for Internet access is the same
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