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Prepaid Wireless Broadband Plans

Prepaid wireless broadband plans are just starting to emerge.  Use the comparison chart below to zone in on the plan/provider that best meets your needs.

I constantly monitor the news and company websites to catch any changes to prepaid wireless broadband plans and pricing, and update this table within a matter of days, but please be sure to check the company website for the lasted terms just in case. There are new prepaid wireless Internet plans being launched all the time, so please check back regularly to see what's new!  If you think I've missed something important, or if you find a mistake, please contact me.

     
Provider Cricket Hele by Mobi PCS Ready Mobile T-Mobile Virgin Mobile
Broadband2Go

Coming Late June!
XanadooSlingshot
No Longer Available
Fee (MB included) $40.00/month (unlimited) $34/month
(unlimited)
$25.00 - 7 days (100MB)
$45.00 - 14 days (200MB)
$75.00 - 30 days (500MB)
$59.99 - 30 days $10 - 10 days (100MB)
$25 - 30 days (250MB)
$40 - 30 days (600MB)
$60 - 30 days (1GB)
$14.95 - 7 days
$24.95 - 14 days
$39.95 - 30 days
$74.95 - 60 days
$99.95 - 90 days
Slingshot is currently pending litigation with Sprint on which Slingshot service is provided.  All services have been suspended.  You can call 866-506-9600 to hear what Slingshot is telling its customers.  (Thank you Brent for letting us know!)
Equipment Broadband Card
USB Modem
$0 - $69
USB Modem
$99 - $219
USB Modem
$99.95
USB Modem
$249.99
USB Modem
$149.99
Desktop Modem
$99.95
Restrictions May be limited if usage >5GB/month None None 5GB
$0.20/MB overage charge
TBD
Speeds up to 512Kbps
Availability Local calling area only Oahu, Maui, The Big Island Sprint nationwide network T-Mobile nationwide network Sprint nationwide network
TX, IL, OK
Activation Fee $25.00 None None None None
$99.95 includes modem  & 14 day starter card
Network CDMA CDMA CDMA (Sprint) GSM CDMA (Sprint)
Proprietary Network 
Notes Available only in select markets; watch out for coverage area(s)
Save $5/month with unlimited voice plan
$20/month for first three months
Available in Hawaii only
First 5MB free for the first day Includes ability to connect to 802.11b/g Wi-Fi HotSpots
Doubles as memory stick with 8GB
Available only at BestBuy Mobile

Can topup with credit/debit card or Virgin Mobile topup cards
Still investigating maximum usage limits.  When allowance is reached, access is reduced to nominal speed for rest of month
Includes 3 free email accounts.

 Note:  The type and quality of card as well as network will affect the performance you'll get.  I found a great site, Mobile Broadband Reviews, that goes into considerable detail about speed, reliability, technology (ex. EVDO, LTE), and other factors.  Although the site focuses on postpaid carriers, the prepaid broadband providers use the same modems, and the MVNOs use the same networks.  I don't have any affiliation with this site other than to say that it's good quality and a great resource.

Depending on your needs, you may want to also consider wireless broadband rental services.  Click here to learn more about this option.
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