Would Mobile Broadband through Verizon be any better than Satellite? (See Details for situation)
They are paying for the cheapest one right now from HughesNet and it is slower than dialup. It's so frustrating to do anything. They have full service on their Verizon cell phones where they live, so a tower must be in a somewhat close area. Would they have better results (speed wise) with mobile broadband? Those speeds are not worth any of that money.
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Option 1: You can improve dial up Internet performance by using one of the dial up accelerators list here.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/107372/speed_up_your_dialup_connection.html
you can also check with your dial up provider, most of the dial up services come with their own accelerators. Google used to have a free tool, but not available anymore.
Option 2: To use a Mobile broadband would really be a great option if you are in a 3G coverage area. Since I am not sure where your aunt lives, you can use the following links to check who has the better coverage - Sprint, Verizon or ATT. or if you provide the zip code, I can recommend the best provider.
There are 3 types interfaces for mobile broadband cards - USB, regular PC card and Express card. You can use USB device with your laptop and desktop as well. Most of the laptops come with one PC card slot. New laptops come with express cards slot.
You can also buy a wireless router with a mobile broadband card slot to set up a home wifi. You can set up the router to automatically connect and disconnect based on the demand. use the link below to check on the mobile broadband router. You can unplug the card and use it on your laptop if you are travelling.
I currently use a Linksys with Sprint EVDO Rev A card. I am very satisfied. I also have VoIP phone service on the same mobile broadband access.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=mobile+broadband+router&x=11&y=20
Sprint coverage map:
http://coverage.sprintpcs.com/IMPACT.jsp?PCode=vanity:coverage
ATT coverage map:
http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer/
Verizon:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/CoverageLocatorController
here is a comparison of all three major carriers by gizmodo:
http://gizmodo.com/5111989/the-definitive-coast+to+coast-3g-data-test
If you need additional info, please let me know.
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Good luck!
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It can be unplugged and used anywhere there's a signal. Use a laptop while traveling, or at temporary office or construction site.
Both Linksys and Netgear have wireless routers that handle 3G cellular connections. Netgear has one that handles USB from Verizon:
http://www.netgear.com/Products/RoutersandGateways/3GMobileBroadband/MBR624GU.aspx
List of compatible devices/carriers:
http://www.netgear.com/3G
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