Virgin Mobile broadband speeds reflect their parent company Sprint. Average downloads: 600-1400 Kbps. Average uploads: 350-500 Kbps.

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.

Virgin Mobile broadband speeds reflect their parent company Sprint. Average downloads: 600-1400 Kbps. Average uploads: 350-500 Kbps.


Virgin mobile’s unlimited mobile broadband plan 3G speeds get seriously throttled at 2.5 GB. The question is, will you use that much?

Cricket 3G coverage has increased by 250%, while rates increased by $5. In addition to launching their 1st mobile hotspot, overnight shipping is free.

Cricket broadband cards now include the A605 & the EC1705. Equally, if not more exciting, is the debut of the Cricket Crosswave, their 1st mobile hotspot.

Is 250% more Cricket 3G coverage worth the $5 rate hike? See a side-by-side comparison of old vs. new 3G coverage here.

Cricket 3G speed hasn’t made any improvements. With a 50% hit or miss satisfaction rating at DSLReports, this isn’t their strong suit.

Cricket 3G plans have jumped $5 to cover the cost of 2.5 times more coverage. Is it worth it?


US Cellular 3G mobile broadband may start becoming 4G by the end of 2011. While late to the game, they’re still looking to join the race.