I've read some of the posts here and also read a bit on another Internet forum about aircards. It seems most are happier with Sprint. I need to ditch my cable at home this month and would like to get the laptop up and running with an aircard before I hit the road. Any pro's and con's, from those currently using either, would be a big help. Is Sprint the best way to go? I don't use either for my cell so I'm just looking for the best solution to an Internet connection.

 

I've had verizon for a year now and have been happy with it. Has saves my A$$ quite a few times down in LA. Google map and google earth are the best. IMO sprint and verizon services are the same. I pay $60 a month, though I do have a verizon cell too, so I think I get a little discount.

 

I have had sprint for the last year and have been pretty satisfied with it. When I first got it Verizon had broadband in a few more cities than sprint, but sprint has caught up and, I believe, surpassed Verizon. If I had Verizon cell service I would opt for Verizon air card. Same goes for Sprint. It just isn't worth it to pay the $20 premium if you mix the two.

 

Hopefully, Cingular - 'cause I just signed a 2 year service contract on a phone in anticipation of doing exactly the same thing! LOL

 

Simple answer, if you plan on using anything close to 5gb of bandwidth a month stay AWAY from verizon. If not, then it gets more complicated. I have a spring aircard. current special the aircard 500 thingie around $69 startup for the card and $90 for the first month's bill, then it's like$60 a month.

 

Currently Cingular has easily the worst internet service of anybody, although there is some talk that they are about to rectify this.

 

I have the Sprint card as well. It seems to be working better now than it did say 7 months ago on the road......

 

Yes, I read something about their unlimited usage really means don't go over 5gb. I will only use it for email, light surfing and chat to stay in touch. No games or anything technical.

 

Hmmm, I do tons of on-line gaming like WOW and Guild Wars and I havn't had any problems with verizon,,,yet "knocks on wood" Course I've benn a customer since they started, maybe I get a little leway.

 

you frick'n play WoW in the truck??!! lol..thats insane!!! Cool as hell but insane!!..I didn't even know it was possible to get internet in a car/truck/whatever till I heard all you guys talking about it. Seems like you all are more ahead of the tech curve than most people are with normal jobs lol...I can't get over that, that is just awesome if that's what you meant.