For those of us who don't like long range dial-up (26.4k max for me), can't get DSL or cable, and are scared away by all the stories from satellite customers, there's EVDO.
I bought a UTStarcom UM150 modem off eBay (it wasn't free, but I don't have a two year contract either, I can quit at any time) and after several days of trying to test the signal without having service (exercise in futility), I finally activated the thing today. I'm paying Alltel $60 a month plus whatever taxes and fees they think I'll put up with, and it cost me $25 plus tax to activate. (at least I got a referral from my cousin so she gets a $25 credit on her next bill, anybody who wants an Alltel referral please contact me) This beats dial-up speeds by a wide margin: http://www.speedtest.net/result/242315731.png The bad news is that my ISP blocks outgoing email that doesn't originate on their network, so I have to log off the EVDO and log on to dial-up to send email. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
