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H. Miller · 09-27-2009, 05:37 AM

We were in Best Buy recently and saw a new (to us) 3-G broadband wireless ISP. It's from Virgin Mobile USA and uses Sprints network. No contract or activation fees req'd and plans as low as $10. Coverage map is at www.virginmobileusa.com

mrschwarz · 09-27-2009, 06:44 AM

I took a look at the web page. Most carriers have a 5 GB per month limitation before extra charges. Their plan looks like they have a 1 GB max. The cost is the same as the others. Why would someone pay the same money for less?

DriVer · 09-27-2009, 08:54 AM

The Verizon MiFi appears to offer the same benefits of running one of their air cards. I believe that the transfer rate is 5GB/Mo. The MiFi is priced at the same rate as the air card so there doesn't appear to be a downside.

Bill Adams · 09-27-2009, 09:15 AM

The Virgin Mobile plan is a terrible plan if you want to use the service for an extended period of time or don't mind being under a contract as you would with the other plans.
The VM plan is a pay as you go setup. This should work well for Canadian visitors or others only interested in a short term internet use. It's similar in nature to the Trac-Phone setup. Not the best plan, but it certainly will fill a void left they the other service providers.