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Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

fredo — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:18:14 -0700

Reporting back on my experiences: The Clear 4G service I subscribed to is pretty fast, maybe a little slower than advanced stream and occasionally have to reboot. The price is about $46/month including taxes. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

JesseHillFan — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:59:00 -0700

I have heard that the new iPhone (as well as the old one) can utilize wifi networks to minimize monthly data costs plus most wifi networks are faster as well.Many people are afraid of incurring higher monthly costs with too much data usage (videos etc) as the average costs are about $2,000 for 24 months of service with AT&T.One way to get around this would be to run a wireless router with a 4G WiMAX dongle (4G ISP service).Many people have their vehicles nearby (especially at home,many at work and of course on the go or at a restaurant).In addition having a 4G device service in a car with a wifi router can also be used with computers at home,possibly at work(if your car is close to you) etc.You get the idea.Plus one would have a lot more data usage available,faster at a lower cost with an iPhone. In other words use 2 services with the iPhone AT&T and a 4G WiMAX wifi mobile network. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

KevinFreitas — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:39:33 -0700

Great thread and really useful info! Interesting approach to connectivity but a wise one if the price and signal strength is right! More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

JesseHillFan — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:04:20 -0700

I had (still have actually) Qwest DSL with MSN over at my mother's house.Mom's house is in a rare area where Clear wireless doesn't work (bad reception).Mom's neighbor's have Qwest DSL but not with MSN (I had to go there because they had computer problems).I am still keeping it(paying for it) because I go over there a lot.One thing I like about Qwest DSL and MSN is I've never had any complaints about using up too much bandwidth (and I do use hordes of bandwidth streaming videos,monster downloads etc. probably over several hundred gigabytes per month).Many other ISP's are quite restrictive about using too much bandwidth.In fact some ISP's offer faster Internet at a higher price yet limit bandwidth quite a bit (what sense does that make? More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

Altered Chords — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:36:12 -0700

Direct TV is rediculously expensive. I do not recall what drove that decision other than expedience. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

JesseHillFan — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:46:49 -0700

Click is a good deal.They have different plans the ones with less channels are inexpensive (somewhere about $30 maybe a little more for a few extra channels).I turned in their extra boxes though because I see no need to use them.Heck I had 2 TV's hooked up and 2 PC's hooked up with TV Tuners built into them. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

Altered Chords — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:40:24 -0700

Off topic but related. TV. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

fredo — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:55:49 -0700

I've made the switch to Clear 4G wireless. Thanks for the inormation JHFan. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

JesseHillFan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:57:08 -0700

Basically I think one would just call the company on the tele and ask them the locations of the WiMAX transmitting towers.However I think that most of the locations are where cell towers are too.The nearest WiMAX base station from me is about a mile away.That clear coverage map is pretty good but it's good to know how far away the towers are.You can also type in your address in the coverage map to see if you are covered but it's not completely accurate.One also might consider just renting the dongle or base unit for the first month to see how adequate Internet access is too.If the access is perfectly O.K. then consider buying the dongle or base unit afterwards.Also they had another offer with Laptops and Netbooks with WiMAX units built into them as well. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

fredo — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:43:23 -0700

One should call first to see how close the nearest WiMAX towers are to your location before commiting any trial offer. JHFan OK, this is a great idea. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

JesseHillFan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:32:38 -0700

You should be sure that you are not charged for exceeding bandwidth.Some providers will allocate a bandwidth limit.So make sure the plan includes unlimited bandwidth (they will slow you down if you use too much though). One should call first to see how close the nearest WiMAX towers are to your location before commiting any trial offer. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

fredo — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:23:33 -0700

I think Fredo has gone senile TOT heh heh an astute observation! Thorax, I need internet at home and at my workplace. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

JesseHillFan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:16:57 -0700

I tend to avoid contacts.I myself am paying $40 per month on a month per month basis (no contact,unlimited bandwidth) with a 6m plan with clear. I am using their WiMAX dongle rather than the base unit. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

Thorax O'Tool — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:05:47 -0700

Giving up $32.95 with NO contract for $60 WITH a contract? Call the nursing home. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

fredo — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:05:26 -0700

JHFan, thanks for your comment. One difficulty I've had comparing these options is that no place really wants you to test the service before signing up. More »

Re: Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

JesseHillFan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:30:16 -0700

If you're looking for 4G wireless I would consider Clearwire WiMAX about $40 per month or perhaps even comcast. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clearwire http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMAX http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_deployed_WiMAX_networks http://www.clear.com/coverage I've noticed that there are a few dead spots (at my mom's house) but at my location of the city it's pretty good. More »

Mini Reviews | Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet VS. Advanced Stream (click) wired broadband...opinions?

fredo — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 06:41:56 -0700

On Monday, I'm considering giving up my Advanced Stream broadband (32.50 per month, no contract) and replacing it with Sprint 3G/4G wireless internet (60.00 per month plus tax, 2 year agreement). Geographical location would typically be north end. More »