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Info Needed on Using Aircard for Internet Access to Work - MTinNC

Posted: Nov 21, 2009

If anyone uses an aircard to connect to the Internet to work daily, I have some questions...

Most aircards I have seen have an access limit of up to 5 GB per month. I work online with a constant connection - as I finish one report and send it in, another one is downloaded, so I am probably downloading/uploading 25-40 times a day. Does anyone know if 5 GB is sufficient to do this for 8 hours a day? If not, what is the cost of the overage.

If anyone can suggest another alternative that is completely portable, please let me know. I want to be able to take my laptop and go anywhere and work, not be tied to a box here at the house, or be constantly hunting a hotel/motel/campground with wireless.

Thanks in advance if anyone can help!

I use Verizon Wireless . . . - Sunshine State MT

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I use Verizon Wireless. It costs 60 per month for 5 GB.

I live in an area where I cannot get high-speed through cable or phone companies. Verizon has been a lifesaver to me.

From what I have been told, 5 gigabytes equals 5120 megabytes.

I transcribe 6 days a week, 8 hours a day and have never ever gone over my limit. I average around 1120 megabytes per monthly cycle.

Now, if you are going to be using it to download movies, etc., then you will probably go over your limit.

I have had no problems with it, even with the bad weather we get in FL.

Hope this helps

millenicom - manyroses

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I use Millenicom. They lease Verizon towers. No limit. No contract. Same cost, $59.99. Works very well for me.

aiircard - anon

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actually, this question belongs on the "technial board" and has been answered SEVERAL times -- but here I go again -- an air card works VERY similar to a cell phone ---- meaning if you are in an area with limited to no cell phone or a weak signal - FORGET IT -- also, with an air card, you are "locked into a contract as you would be with a cell phone -- TWO year contact for "infrequent use at $60 a month? -- not -- if you are NOT close to a tower , its speeds to dial up. Do a Google search and talk to providers

Thank you! - MTinNC

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Thank you to the two answers I received from people who wanted to help. To Ms. "Anon", I appreciate that this should have been under the Technical section and may have been answered before. What I don't appreciate is the way you've answered. I think users here should treat each other with respect and be kind. I can promise I will never post a question or answer here that I'm so ashamed of I have to hide under "Anon".

You're welcome MTinNC nm - Sunshine State MT

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nm

I use aircard - jko

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I use a Verizon Wireless every day for transcription. Do not even come close to 5G limit. Also use when I travel.
They have a trial period.

Love it

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