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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 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 Cricket DataJack Hele by Mobi PCS Millenicom Ready Mobile T-Mobile Verizon Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go
Xanadoo Xtreme Mobile Slingshot
Logo AT&T Data Connect Pass Prepaid Broadband Cricket Prepaid Broadband DataJack Prepaid Broadband Mobi Prepaid Broadband Millenicom Prepaid Broadband Ready Mobile Prepaid Broadband T-Mobile Prepaid Broadband Verizon Mobile Broadband DAYPASS Virgin Mobile Prepaid Broadband2Go Xanadoo Prepaid Mobile Unlimited Xtreme Mobile Pay As You Go Broadband No Longer Available
Fee
(MB included)
$15 - 1 day (75MB)
$30 - 7 days (250MB)
$50 - 30 days (500MB)
$40 - 30 days (2.5GB)
$50 - 30 days
(5GB)
$60 - 30 days
(10GB)
$49.99/month
(5GB)
$34/month
(unlimited)
$59.99/month (5GB)
$59.99/month (10GB)
$69.99/month (unlimited)
$25 - 30 days (300MB)
$45 - 30 days (1GB)
$75 - 30 days (2GB)
$29.99 - 30 days (200MB)
$39.99 - 30 days (5GB)
$15 - 1 day (100MB)
$30 - 7 days (300MB)
$50 - 30 days (1GB)
$80 - 30 days (5GB)
$10 - 10 days (100MB)
NEW!
$40 - 30 days (unlimited)
$14.95 - 7 days
$24.95 - 14 days
$39.95 - 30 days
$74.95 - 60 days
$99.95 - 90 days
$25 - 8 days (250MB)
$60 - 30 days (1GB)
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.






Equipment Any AT&T compatible modem/netbook USB Modem
$0 - $19.00
USB Modem
$99.99
USB Modem
$99 - $219
USB Modem
$0/$99
USB Modem
$49.99
USB Modem
$149.99 - $$199.99
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 Speed reduced to VERY slow if data allowance exceeded None None None None $0.10/MB overage charge for 200MB plan
Speed reduced when go over 5GB
None TBD
Speeds up to 512Kbps None
Availability AT&T nationwide network Local calling area only Sprint nationwide network Oahu, Maui, The Big Island Sprint/Verizon nationwide network Sprint nationwide network T-Mobile nationwide network Verizon nationwide network Sprint nationwide network
TX, IL, OK Sprint nationwide network
Activation Fee None $25.00 None None $49.99 None None $25 None
$99.95 includes modem  & 14 day starter card None
Network GSM CDMA CDMA (Sprint) CDMA CDMA
(Sprint/Verizon)
CDMA (Sprint) GSM CDMA CDMA (Sprint)
Proprietary Network CDMA (Sprint)
Operating System Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows Windows, Mac Windows, Mac, Linux Windows, Mac Windows, Mac Windows, Mac
Notes New unactivated SIM required
No overage available (compare to Verizon plans)
Available only in select markets;
Save $5/month with unlimited voice plan
Available in BestBuy stores
Note: Cricket's nationwide roaming doesn't apply to broadband
Doubles as memory stick with 16GB $20/month for first three months
Available in Hawaii only
5GB plan comes with free modem that must be returned upon cancellation to avoid $200 charge

10GB & unlimited plans require purchase of modem that need not be returned upon cancellation

Also offer Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program
First 5MB free for the first day
Available in Walgreens stores
Includes ability to connect to 802.11b/g Wi-Fi HotSpots
Doubles as memory stick with 8GB
Note: Must call or go to store to request no contract modem pricing; not available online
Sold in Verizon stores and Best Buy

Also available for notebooks & netbooks with built-in mobile broadband
Available at Best Buy Mobile, RadioShack, Sam's Club kiosks, Walmart.com, Target.com
Can topup with credit/debit card or Virgin Mobile topup cards

MiFi available online & at Best Buy and Radio Shack
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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