In your area, Sprint currently offers 1XRTT, which has a peak download speed of about 144 kbps. That's under ideal conditions, such as a strong signal. If you live in a sparsely populated area of Seaside, then you probably wouldn't be competing with many other Sprint customers for the same network resources. Translation: You'd have most of the 144 kbps to yourself. I think you probably would get average speeds of 100 kbps.
Same for Verizon Wireless, which also uses 1XRTT in your area. At your QTH, do you have a good, strong signal on your Verizon Wireless cell phone? If so, then their service might be worth checking out. To test Sprint, you'd have to find someone who has a Sprint phone and take it to your place. Just pay close attention to pricing. If you tell them that you want it for Internet access for your PC, you'll probably have to pay a higher rate than the unlimited data usage packages for cell phones/smartphones. (That's because PCs have more processing power and application capabilities, so they can use more bandwidth in a month.) Also pay attention to how the modem connects to your PC. Most are PC cards, which are designed for laptops. But a few connect via USB, which is easier for desktop PCs because you don't have to buy a card reader. Hope that helps. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Martin Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 10:25 PM To: Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America Subject: Re: [IRCA] (OT) High Speed internet update We have Verizon Wireless for cel phone and AT&T here. I use Verizon for my cel phone now. I have not called Verizon or AT&T to see if they offer internet service. Maybe I should give that a shot. Patrick Patrick Martin KAVT Reception Manager _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected] _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
