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    Verizon Broadband Wireless??

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Poki, Sep 7, 2005.

  1. Poki

    Poki Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am seeing TV commerials for this service and did look at their website. Can anyone put this service in layman's terms? Looks like I may need to subscribe to Verizon's cell program in order to get the wireless service too? Would my Dell Inspiron 6000 require their card? My goal is to eliminate typical phone service, use our cell phones exclusively and have wireless internet access without paying an arm and leg......don't want much do I? :cool:
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    They just dropped the price to $60. If you live in an EVDO service area, the speeds are very good. I use their card frequently when I'm out of the office. This has nothing to do with your cell phone, totally different plan. Verizon is the best bet for speed.
     
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    I thought I saw somewhere that you could get satellite internet installed on a motorhome. If I remember correctly the setup is pricey. There was also one where you could put the dish on like a tripod thing was much less expensive.
     
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    Poki, Sep 8, 2005
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