While Verizon prepaid mobile broadband plans are more expensive than postpaid plans, it might work out if you need it only occasionally.

Prepaid mobile broadband usually have no contracts. While monthly prices can be comparable to prepaid, the catch 22 is that you normally pay full price for equipment.


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?