Mobile hotspot, which is better: Verizon vs. Sprint?
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"Completely agree about overage charges, but have to comment that Sprint's EVDO coverage is nowhere near as vast as Verizon's.
Here's a graphic that Verizon created comparing the two networks: (click on it for a blowup i've created that includes a legend)"
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hope this helps : )
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1. Mobile Hotspot. Verizon offers Internet tethering (aka Mobile Hotspot) on Palm WebOS phones (Pixi and Pre Plus). As of a few days ago, this was a $40/month charge, over and above the minutes & data plans. As of April 1st the monthly charge dropped to zero, possibly because of the official launch of Apple’s WiFi-only iPads. The Pixi and Pre Plus phones also dropped in price, and some people think Verizon wants Apple WiFi-only iPad purchasers to considering switch their phones over to Pixi or Pre Plus. Note: The HTC Evo smartphone is also capable of this “MiFi” option.
2. Overdrive 3G/4G. Sprint, at the least, offers a palm-sized device, the Overdrive, that connects to the internet over 4G networks — degrading supposedly gracefully to 3G where 4G is not available — and lets you share that connection with other WiFi devices. The price of the Overdrive varies between carriers, and there’s a data access charge of approximately US$60/month. There are other similar devices available.
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Thank you, this is interesting. I'm particularly interested in the palm-sized devices offered that provide local WiFi to a few devices nearby.
Does it all come down to the network coverage or is one device better than the other?
Should I consider that Sprint's 4G may be available in my area soon (Livermore, CA) or is that too far out and I should go with the network with better coverage?
It all comes down with network coverage, in a post by 'Shawn', of Saint Paul MN, he said that "let's face it, everyone likes their network for some reason or another. I have been with Sprint for 11 years. I have no complaints!! I know friends who are on other networks who couldn't wait to switch because of poor service/coverage. I have also learned that your coverage/service is more linked to the phone you have as much as the network that it is attached to."
With regards to Sprint's 4G available in your area soon, I suggest you go with network with better coverage.
http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2009/05/25/palm-pre-launch-plans-leaked/