latest internet access

I posted in another thread about a week ago that T-Mobile has a great deal for $40 a month, it's 5 gig capped, but they throttle your speeds rather than bill you overage charges.

Millenicom has a $70 unlimited plan, no overages, no throttling.

 

I'm currently paying 59.99 for my millenicom service which has a cap...I'm guessing 5gig but I don't really know. They claim they throttle you back if you get close to the limit and will notify you via email. But I have never had a problem. Like I said, I stream video all the time and have never hit the limit.

 

I use my Sprint Phone via USB as a modem for internet using the Sprint Smartview program. If you have unlimited data plan, you can surf how ever long you want. It isn't as fast as your home internet may be but I do speedtest all the time and have got up to 3mbps.

 

I use my fuel points from TA/PETRO and Flying J to get internet...But of course that only works at those Truck Stops...Otherwise I just tap into unsecured wifi whenever possible...

Try parking close to a McDonalds for free wifi...

 

Got an interesting call from Alltel Wireless today. They were notifying me they were canceling my service as of June 23rd. Not because of over usage. Not because of illegal use. Not because of non-payment....but because over 51% of my connections are outside of their network. Apparently I connect with "other" cell towers more often than not. Can you believe this? I have unlimited, nationwide coverage that I pay $64 a month for. I told them when I got it that I would be using it all over the country because My hubby drives truck and I ride with him. They said, "no problem", wherever you get cell service, you will get internet." I believe that in all honesty...this stinks!

 

They've been doing that a lot since Verizon bought them out. You aren't alone.

http://www.evdoforums.com/thread13375.html

 

Nothing beats the overall nationwide performance of at&t !

 

Mr. Mustard...the thing is...Verizon had to sell 10% of the ones they bought and guess what? I live in that 10%. Alltel is still the name being used and the company promised no changes to our service. I just got an email about that a couple weeks ago. Once again.....lies....lies....lies! SEE BELOW......(from Alltel page for our area)
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Questions About the Purchase
Q: What is happening with Alltel?
A: Alltel was purchased by Verizon. However, in your area Verizon was required to sell the properties so consumers would have a choice of wireless providers. ATN has purchased Alltel in your area from Verizon and will continue to operate as Alltel in your market as a competitor of Verizon.
Q: Who is Atlantic Tele-Network?
A: ATN, is a Massachusetts based telecommunications holding company operating advanced wireless, wireline, and both terrestrial and submarine fiber optic networks in North America and the Caribbean. ATN has a long history of entering into rural, unserved or underserved markets and asserting ourselves as a successful competitor and reliable alternative for Customers in those markets. You can learn more about ATN by visiting www.atni.com.
Q: What will happen to the Alltel brand?
A: ATN will continue to operate your market as Alltel. We are very excited you will continue to see the Alltel brand in your market as you always have. Alltel will continue to strive to deliver a great Customer experience, while continuing to earn your respect and bring you the best value in wireless.
Q: Aren’t Alltel and Verizon merging together?
A: Alltel was purchased by Verizon. However, in your area Verizon was required to sell the property so consumers would have a choice of wireless providers. ATN has purchased Alltel in your area from Verizon and will continue to operate as Alltel in your market as a competitor of Verizon

 

What happened:
Alltel had roaming agreements with Sprint. Since the purchase, nothing was changed, just as they said, except the roaming agreements between Sprint and Alltel. Verizon broke the agreement, and started charging Sprint when it's customers used Alltel's towers. Spring responded by doing the same. Sprint, which I am a customer, told us up front, that if we roam more than 200 megs a month, buh bye. I'm sure Alltel is doing the same thing. So yeah, you're right to blame Verizon.