Beyond claiming the fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T 3G to offered users unlimited mobile broadband for $60/month. Now it’s 5 GB.
Category: Providers
There are 3 kinds of mobile broadband. Postpaid, prepaid and rental. Postpaid offers discounted equipment in exchange for a long term contract. Prepaid offers no contracts in exchange for full price equipment. Rental offers no contract or equipment ownership in exchange for a higher overall cost.
AT&T Wireless Internet Reliability
AT&T’s reliability is tied to their coverage and speed. AT&T coverage is best in cities. However, it has been known to be spotty while traveling on the road.
AT&T Coverage | Wireless Broadband
AT&T’s coverage for wireless internet is best in urban areas. You can expect 3G mobile broadband speeds. If you are traveling between cities expect EDGE or GPRS speeds.
AT&T Wireless Internet Speed
AT&T Wireless Internet speed tests show average download speeds ranging from 600-1400 kbps and upload speeds ranging 500-800 kbps. Who has the fastest network? AT&T, Sprint or Verizon…
AT&T Wireless Internet Cost (2008)
AT&T’s Wireless Internet cost (marketed as DataConnect for Laptops) is on par with the industry standard of about $60 per month. The difference with their service is what you get for the $60 a month.
Novatel Wireless USB720 Aircard Review
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Sprint Mobile Broadband | 2008
Sprint Mobile Broadband gets 4/5 stars. Ratings are based on plans, speed, coverage, reliability, and customer service.
Sprint Customer Service | 2008
Things went sour after the Sprint Nextel merger. Sprint mobile broadband reps were rated on how short their calls were & number of contract.
Sprint Mobile Broadband | Reliability
Outside the occasional pause in streaming music, Sprint Mobile Broadband is pretty reliable while on the go. No go on huge downloads though.