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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. |
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| | Provider |
Cricket |
Ready
Mobile | Hele
by Mobi PCS | Xanadoo |
Xanadoo |
| Fee (MB included) |
$40.00/month (unlimited) |
$25.00 - 7 days (100MB)
$45.00 - 14 days (200MB)
$75.00 - 30 days (500MB) |
$34/month
(unlimited) |
$14.95 - 7 days
$24.95 -
14 days
$39.95 - 30 days
$74.95 - 60 days
$99.95 - 90 days | $24.95 - 30 days (100MB)
$34.95 - 30 days (250 MB)
$49.95 - 30 days (500MB)
$59.95 - 30 days (unltd) | | Equipment |
Broadband Card
USB Modem |
Broadband Card |
USB Modem | Desktop Modem |
USB Modem |
| Restrictions |
May be limited if usage
>5GB/month | None | None | Speeds up to 512Kbps |
Unlimited plan restricted to 5 GB
or 300MB while off-network roaming |
| Availability |
Local calling area only |
Sprint nationwide network |
Oahu only | TX, IL, OK |
Numerous States across the U.S. |
| Activation Fee |
$25.00 |
None | None | $99.95 includes modem & 14 day starter
card | $249 includes USB modem & 2
months unlimited access | | Network |
CDMA | CDMA | CDMA | Proprietary
Network |
CDMA |
| Notes |
Available only in select markets;
watch out for coverage area(s)
Save $5/month with unlimited
voice plan | First 5MB free for the first day |
$20/month for first three months
Available in Hawaii only | Still investigating maximum usage
limits. When
allowance is reached, access is reduced to nominal speed for rest of
month
Includes 3 free email accounts. |
Site has good coverage map to
indicate on vs. off network | |
| | 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 focusses 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. |
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