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| [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet [message #150902 is a reply to message #150862] |
Mon, 28 November 2011 20:21   |
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FYI, Verizon also has a pay-as-you go plan but it isn't as liberal as Virgin
Mobile's. We have both. Verizon is also more expensive but it does work in
more places (larger network than Sprint.
Generally, I don't recommend the MiFi devices because of their limited range
- about 20 feet if nothing is in the way. It also won't be upgradeable to 4G
when it becomes more available in more areas. So, you get what you pay for.
A better deal is a Cradlepoint router (like the CTR35 or the PHS300) that
will take a USB modem. That would make it upgradeable and offer a better
range than 20 feet in the event you want to provide more coverage to your
friends. There will be USB broadband modems that do 4G at better prices in
15 months.
By the way, the MiFi is made by Cradlepoint for Sprint (as Terry points out,
Virgin rebrands ands resells Sprint service and products). Verizon also gets
MiFi devices from Cradlepoint. The MiFi is great to use at McDonald's so you
don't bother other guests wanting to use the free WiFi.
The PHS300 can be had for around $42 from Amazon and an MC760 USB modem from
Virgin is about $63. It's a flexible and upgradeable combination.
When Louisville gets 4G service I'm very seriously considering dropping our
cable provider for home-based internet. 4G mobile broadband and the PHS300
or CTR35 would make a dynamite connection you can take with you on the road.
My opinion.
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gene Fisher wrote:
> thanks Terry
> I have almost bought this 3 times since the rally (for $130)
> http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/
>
> since you showed it to us
> now I am one
> gene
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Terry Taylor <n6mon@pacbell.net> wrote:
>
>> For those of you looking for pay-as-you-go internat access
>> solution (e.g. weekends at rallies), Amazon has the Virgin
>> Mobile MiFi device on their "Cyber Monday" list for $59.99
>> (vice $149.99 retail). Virgin is the only carrier that I
>> could find that does pay-as-you-go data access, not
>> contract, just use at least once a year.
>>
>> I have one of these and it works just fine (Virgin uses the
>> Sprint network, I believe).
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y06GKU?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet [message #150924 is a reply to message #150902] |
Mon, 28 November 2011 22:23 |
Mr ERFisher
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Hokay,
but
let me tell you why you missed the whole point for me.
for $60 (one time cost, Almost less than one month's charge for a "data
plan")
I can pay $10 for a week (any time I want to) and do the following.
>
> Generally, I don't recommend the MiFi devices because of their limited
> range
> - about 20 feet if nothing is in the way.
I have no data plans, no smart phones, just find that when I am at a rally
(6 this year) ,
I need to connect my iPod, my wife's iPad, and my netbook. (all at the same
time in the same GMC, and all wifi only;>) ($10 for a week)
> It also won't be upgradeable to 4G
> when it becomes more available in more areas.
>
>
>
All other mifi's and usb modems require a $30 to $60 a month ---and a ONE
YEAR CONTRACT.
> There will be USB broadband modems that do 4G at better prices in
> 15 months.
>
Don't need 4g , just internet.
>
> The MiFi is great to use at McDonald's so you
> don't bother other guests wanting to use the free WiFi.
>
> being the king of "free wifi";>)
- don't need a mifi for Mcdonald's
- no one waits for free wifi, it is free.
as you say
JMHO
gene
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet [message #150942 is a reply to message #150902] |
Tue, 29 November 2011 06:48 |
Steven Ferguson
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Very informative, thanks Byron.
On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 7:21 PM, Byron Songer
<bsonger@songerconsulting.net>wrote:
> FYI, Verizon also has a pay-as-you go plan but it isn't as liberal as
> Virgin
> Mobile's. We have both. Verizon is also more expensive but it does work in
> more places (larger network than Sprint.
>
> Generally, I don't recommend the MiFi devices because of their limited
> range
> - about 20 feet if nothing is in the way. It also won't be upgradeable to
> 4G
> when it becomes more available in more areas. So, you get what you pay for.
>
> A better deal is a Cradlepoint router (like the CTR35 or the PHS300) that
> will take a USB modem. That would make it upgradeable and offer a better
> range than 20 feet in the event you want to provide more coverage to your
> friends. There will be USB broadband modems that do 4G at better prices in
> 15 months.
>
> By the way, the MiFi is made by Cradlepoint for Sprint (as Terry points
> out,
> Virgin rebrands ands resells Sprint service and products). Verizon also
> gets
> MiFi devices from Cradlepoint. The MiFi is great to use at McDonald's so
> you
> don't bother other guests wanting to use the free WiFi.
>
> The PHS300 can be had for around $42 from Amazon and an MC760 USB modem
> from
> Virgin is about $63. It's a flexible and upgradeable combination.
>
> When Louisville gets 4G service I'm very seriously considering dropping our
> cable provider for home-based internet. 4G mobile broadband and the PHS300
> or CTR35 would make a dynamite connection you can take with you on the
> road.
>
> My opinion.
>
> --
>
> Byron Songer
> Louisville, KY
> http://www.gmceast.com
>
> Sights to see and places to stay
> Find or submit a
> GMCer recommendation
> http://www.gmceast.com/travel
>
>
>
> gene Fisher wrote:
>
> > thanks Terry
> > I have almost bought this 3 times since the rally (for $130)
> > http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/
> >
> > since you showed it to us
> > now I am one
> > gene
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Terry Taylor <n6mon@pacbell.net>
> wrote:
> >
> >> For those of you looking for pay-as-you-go internat access
> >> solution (e.g. weekends at rallies), Amazon has the Virgin
> >> Mobile MiFi device on their "Cyber Monday" list for $59.99
> >> (vice $149.99 retail). Virgin is the only carrier that I
> >> could find that does pay-as-you-go data access, not
> >> contract, just use at least once a year.
> >>
> >> I have one of these and it works just fine (Virgin uses the
> >> Sprint network, I believe).
> >>
> >> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Y06GKU?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> GMCnet mailing list
> >> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> >> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet [message #150981 is a reply to message #150924] |
Tue, 29 November 2011 15:26 |
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Hum.
So the MiFi Hotspot isn't what you wanted nor any other pay-as-you-go
mobile broadband capability. Interesting. (Or have I been drinking my
McD's coffee spiked in an inappropriate manner and don't understand what
you mean?)
Cheers, anyway.
Byron
-----Original Message-----
From: gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:23:47 -0800
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet
>Hokay,
>but
>
>let me tell you why you missed the whole point for me.
>for $60 (one time cost, Almost less than one month's charge for a "data
>plan")
>
>I can pay $10 for a week (any time I want to) and do the following.
>
>
>
>>
>> Generally, I don't recommend the MiFi devices because of their limited
>> range
>> - about 20 feet if nothing is in the way.
>
>
>I have no data plans, no smart phones, just find that when I am at a rally
>(6 this year) ,
>
>I need to connect my iPod, my wife's iPad, and my netbook. (all at the
>same
>time in the same GMC, and all wifi only;>) ($10 for a week)
>
>
>> It also won't be upgradeable to 4G
>> when it becomes more available in more areas.
>>
>
>
>>
>>
>All other mifi's and usb modems require a $30 to $60 a month ---and a ONE
>YEAR CONTRACT.
>
>
>> There will be USB broadband modems that do 4G at better prices in
>> 15 months.
>>
>
>Don't need 4g , just internet.
>
>>
>> The MiFi is great to use at McDonald's so you
>> don't bother other guests wanting to use the free WiFi.
>>
>> being the king of "free wifi";>)
>
>- don't need a mifi for Mcdonald's
>- no one waits for free wifi, it is free.
>
>as you say
>
>JMHO
>gene
>
>
>--
>Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
>³Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
>-------
>http://gmcmotorhome.info/
>Alternator Protection Cable
>http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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GMC paint schemes at -
http://www.songerconsulting.net
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet [message #150984 is a reply to message #150981] |
Tue, 29 November 2011 15:57 |
Mr ERFisher
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Registered: August 2005
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>
>
> So the MiFi Hotspot isn't what you wanted
yep it is just what I want, I bought one,
it is one time $60
it is $10 for a week (if rally does not have wifi)
it has 5 users,( I am 3 users)
I don't buy any data plans, just wifi, and pay as you go
it there is connection, it will be good.
gene
gene
> nor any other pay-as-you-go
> mobile broadband capability. Interesting. (Or have I been drinking my
> McD's coffee spiked in an inappropriate manner and don't understand what
> you mean?)
>
> Cheers, anyway.
>
> Byron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
> Reply-To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:23:47 -0800
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet
>
> >Hokay,
> >but
> >
> >let me tell you why you missed the whole point for me.
> >for $60 (one time cost, Almost less than one month's charge for a "data
> >plan")
> >
> >I can pay $10 for a week (any time I want to) and do the following.
> >
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Generally, I don't recommend the MiFi devices because of their limited
> >> range
> >> - about 20 feet if nothing is in the way.
> >
> >
> >I have no data plans, no smart phones, just find that when I am at a rally
> >(6 this year) ,
> >
> >I need to connect my iPod, my wife's iPad, and my netbook. (all at the
> >same
> >time in the same GMC, and all wifi only;>) ($10 for a week)
> >
> >
> >> It also won't be upgradeable to 4G
> >> when it becomes more available in more areas.
> >>
> >
> >
> >>
> >>
> >All other mifi's and usb modems require a $30 to $60 a month ---and a ONE
> >YEAR CONTRACT.
> >
> >
> >> There will be USB broadband modems that do 4G at better prices in
> >> 15 months.
> >>
> >
> >Don't need 4g , just internet.
> >
> >>
> >> The MiFi is great to use at McDonald's so you
> >> don't bother other guests wanting to use the free WiFi.
> >>
> >> being the king of "free wifi";>)
> >
> >- don't need a mifi for Mcdonald's
> >- no one waits for free wifi, it is free.
> >
> >as you say
> >
> >JMHO
> >gene
> >
> >
> >--
> >Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> >³Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> >-------
> >http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> >Alternator Protection Cable
> >http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
> >_______________________________________________
> >GMCnet mailing list
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“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
-------
http://gmcmotorhome.info/
Alternator Protection Cable
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| Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet [message #151000 is a reply to message #150984] |
Tue, 29 November 2011 17:41 |
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Gene,
It's $10 for 10 days. If you don't browse the web a whole lot and send big
attachments with emails, etc. you'll be good to go for the ten days.
One of the bad things about Verizon is that I have to use it every three
months or else pay a fee to jump back on.
Byron
-----Original Message-----
From: gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:57:47 -0800
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet
>>
>>
>> So the MiFi Hotspot isn't what you wanted
>
>
>yep it is just what I want, I bought one,
>it is one time $60
>it is $10 for a week (if rally does not have wifi)
>it has 5 users,( I am 3 users)
>I don't buy any data plans, just wifi, and pay as you go
>
>
>it there is connection, it will be good.
>gene
>
>gene
>
>
>
>> nor any other pay-as-you-go
>> mobile broadband capability. Interesting. (Or have I been drinking my
>> McD's coffee spiked in an inappropriate manner and don't understand what
>> you mean?)
>>
>> Cheers, anyway.
>>
>> Byron
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
>> Reply-To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
>> Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:23:47 -0800
>> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Mobile/Temporary Internet
>>
>> >Hokay,
>> >but
>> >
>> >let me tell you why you missed the whole point for me.
>> >for $60 (one time cost, Almost less than one month's charge for a "data
>> >plan")
>> >
>> >I can pay $10 for a week (any time I want to) and do the following.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >>
>> >> Generally, I don't recommend the MiFi devices because of their
>>limited
>> >> range
>> >> - about 20 feet if nothing is in the way.
>> >
>> >
>> >I have no data plans, no smart phones, just find that when I am at a
>>rally
>> >(6 this year) ,
>> >
>> >I need to connect my iPod, my wife's iPad, and my netbook. (all at the
>> >same
>> >time in the same GMC, and all wifi only;>) ($10 for a week)
>> >
>> >
>> >> It also won't be upgradeable to 4G
>> >> when it becomes more available in more areas.
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >All other mifi's and usb modems require a $30 to $60 a month ---and a
>>ONE
>> >YEAR CONTRACT.
>> >
>> >
>> >> There will be USB broadband modems that do 4G at better prices in
>> >> 15 months.
>> >>
>> >
>> >Don't need 4g , just internet.
>> >
>> >>
>> >> The MiFi is great to use at McDonald's so you
>> >> don't bother other guests wanting to use the free WiFi.
>> >>
>> >> being the king of "free wifi";>)
>> >
>> >- don't need a mifi for Mcdonald's
>> >- no one waits for free wifi, it is free.
>> >
>> >as you say
>> >
>> >JMHO
>> >gene
>> >
>> >
>> >--
>> >Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
>> >©øGive a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
>> >-------
>> >http://gmcmotorhome.info/
>> >Alternator Protection Cable
>> >http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
>> >_______________________________________________
>> >GMCnet mailing list
>> >Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> >http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
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>
>--
>Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
>¡°Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
>-------
>http://gmcmotorhome.info/
>Alternator Protection Cable
>http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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