Mobile Broadband Demystified
Summary: Novatel MiFi 2200 for Verizon is an inexpensive and cool new way to share your mobile broadband EvDO connection with up to 5 devices via a personal WiFi network. Small, light, easy to use, it has excellent portability for use with multiple computers or other connected devices.
Pros: Easy to Use, Very good portability, great WiFi range, Travel-friendly size, small and light
Cons: Runs hot, no GPS, limited battery life when several devices are connected over WiFi
Rating:
– Very Good
Price: $299.99 0.01 with 2 year Verizon contract
Posted by Mobile Warp on Jan 4, 04:54 PM
Summary: Novatel Wireless USB727 for Verizon presents a compelling package for speedy Internet connection over Verizon’s wireless EvDO RevA data network. It features one of the best signal sensitivities with a flip up antenna, has an integrated microSD slot for expandable storage, doubling up as a USB drive stick, and has integrated assisted GPS for location based applications.
Pros: Small and slick package. Impressive data rates, very good signal reception with Novatel’s “diversity loop antenna”, 2-in-1 with integrated miscroSD slot and built-in GPS. Free with Verizon’s 2-year data plan.
Cons: Tends to stick out depending on the location of USB slot on your PC, which may be inconvenient for some. Antenna needs to be flipped for better reception during use.
Rating:
– Very Good
Price: $249.99 Free with 2 year Verizon contract
Pay and Go or Pay-as-you-go or Prepaid is a popular payment option for people who don’t like their mobile spending to get out of control. Especially popular with young people (or more likely with their parents), Pay as you go has been available in the US for some time as an alternative to locking yourself in multi-year contract.
No such luck with mobile internet, unfortunately.
Even though mobile internet Pay and Go has proven rather popular in Europe, it was unavailable in the US until middle of this year.