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Prepaid Wireless Broadband Plans

Prepaid wireless broadband plans have really grown, now offering a lot of options for customers.  If you have followed the prepaid broadband industry, you will see that truly unlimited data plans are no longer a reality.  However, there are still a lot of good options for those seeking to avoid contract plans.  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 latest 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.


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Provider AT&T Best Buy Connect Cricket DataJack Hele by Mobi PCS i-wireless Millenicom Ready Mobile T-Mobile TruConnect Verizon Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go
Xanadoo Slingshot
Logo AT&T Data Connect Pass Prepaid Broadband Best Buy Connect Wireless Broadband Cricket Prepaid Broadband DataJack Prepaid Broadband Mobi Prepaid Broadband i-wireless Prepaid Broadband Millenicom Prepaid Broadband Ready Mobile Prepaid Broadband T-Mobile Prepaid Broadband TruConnect Mobile Prepaid Broadband Verizon Mobile Broadband DAYPASS Virgin Mobile Prepaid Broadband2Go Xanadoo Prepaid Mobile Unlimited No Longer Available
Fee
(MB included)
$15 - 1 day (100MB)
$30 - 7 days (300MB)
$50 - 30 days (1GB)
$10 - 7 days (200MB)
$35 - 30 days (1.5GB)
$50 - 30 days (3GB)
$90 - 90 days (5GB)
*$30 - 30 days (1GB)
$45 - 30 days (2.5GB)
$55 - 30 days
(5GB)
$65 - 30 days
(7.5GB)
$9.99/month (200MB)
$19.99/month (500)
$29.99/month (1GB)
$49.99/month
(5GB)
$30/month
(4GB)*
$40/month (6GB)*
$60/month (8GB)*
$5 - 24hrs (100MB)
$20 - 7 days (300MB)
$30 - 30 days (1GB)
$59.99/month (20GB)*
$59.99/month (5GB)**
$69.99/month (unlimited)***
$25 - 30 days (300MB)
$45 - 30 days (1GB)
$75 - 30 days (2GB)
$10 - 7 days (100MB)
$30 - 30 days (1GB)
$50 - 30 days (3GB)
$4.99/month ACCESS FEE
+ 3.9 cents/MB
$15 - 1 day (100MB)
$30 - 7 days (300MB)
$50 - 30 days (1GB)
$80 - 30 days (5GB)
$10 - 10 days (100MB)
$20 - 30 days (500MB)
$20 - 30 days (1GB)*
$50 - 30 days (unlimited)
$14.95 - 7 days
$24.95 - 14 days
$39.95 - 30 days
$74.95 - 60 days
$99.95 - 90 days
Equipment Any AT&T compatible modem/netbook or MiFi USB Modem
$69.99
MiFi ($99.99)
USB Modem
$0 - $19.00
MiFi ($149.99)
USB Modem
MiFi
$69.99
USB Modem, MiFi
$30 - $130
USB Modem
$49.99
USB Modem
$0/$99
USB Modem
$49.99
USB Modem
$149.99 - $199.99
USB Modem ($69.99)
MiFi ($89.99)
USB & Express Modems
($189.99 - 269.99)
MiFi ($269.99)
USB Modem ($79.99)
MiFi ($149)
Desktop Modem
$99.95
PC Card, USB Modem
$59.99
Restrictions None None Speed reduced to VERY slow if data  allowance exceeded None None None None None None None None Speed reduced to VERY slow if 2.5GB  allowance exceeded Speeds up to 512Kbps None
Availability AT&T nationwide network Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T nationwide network Local calling area only Sprint nationwide network Oahu, Maui, The Big Island Sprint nationwide network Sprint/Verizon nationwide network Sprint nationwide network T-Mobile nationwide network Sprint nationwide network Verizon nationwide network Sprint nationwide network
TX, IL, OK Sprint nationwide network
Activation Fee None $35 $25.00 None None None $49.99 + $15 shipping None None None $25 None
$99.95 includes modem  & 14 day starter card None
Network GSM CDMA/GSM
(Verizon/Sprint/AT&T)
CDMA CDMA (Sprint) CDMA CDMA (Sprint) CDMA
(Sprint/Verizon)
CDMA (Sprint) GSM CDMA CDMA CDMA (Sprint)
Proprietary Network CDMA (Sprint)
Operating System Windows, Mac Windows Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows Windows, Mac Windows Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows, Mac, Linux Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Notes New unactivated SIM required
No overage available (compare to Verizon plans)
Save 5% monthly when using autopay on a BBY credit card Rewards Zone MasterCard

Use GoBi technology for multiple carrier compatibility

Also offer 4G Broadband
*$30 plan available only in select retailers (ex. Walmart)

Note: Retail plans (Walmart, Best Buy, Radio Shack) are $5 less & do NOT include nationwide coverage
Doubles as memory stick with 16GB * Requires Auto Bill Pay; otherwise price is $5 more

Available in Hawaii only
Read my interview with John Willis, i-wireless COO *Requires $99.99 modem purchase

**Modem is free but must be returned upon closing account

***Can avoid modem purchase if bring own 3G device

Also offer 4G Broadband

Read my interview with Dennis Castle, Millenicom CEO & Owner!
First 5MB free for the first day
Available in Walgreens stores

Read my interview with Fred Haumesser, Ready Mobile Co-Founder & EVP
Any T-Mobile modem works on prepaid Read my TruConnect Prepaid MiFi Review!

Read my interview with Kevin Hamilton, TruConnect President & CEO!
Sold in Verizon stores and Best Buy

Also available for notebooks & netbooks with built-in mobile broadband

Also offer 4G Broadband
$50 plan is noted as unlimited UP TO 2.5GB, then speed is throttled to virtually useless

MiFi available online & at Best Buy and Radio Shack

*Available only at Walmart

Read my Virgin Broadband Review!
Still investigating maximum usage limits.  When allowance is reached, access is reduced to nominal speed for rest of month
Includes 3 free email accounts.
USB modem has MicroSD slot

 
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.  Also, if you're traveling abroad and looking for a local prepaid broadband provider, compare plans by visiting International Wireless Broadband.
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