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post #1 of 9
1/14/10 at 2:51pm
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Every time I go to Sundance I'm fucked by lack of internet at my condo. I'm thinking of getting a mobile broadband card for my laptop this year, but I've heard conflicting things from people. I'm interested in what folks here have experienced.

Also, because I am lazy and don't feel like taking 7 seconds to look it up on Google, do I have to sign up for like a year of mobile broadband or can I just go month by month when I need it?
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post #2 of 9
1/14/10 at 2:52pm
You have to get a longer term deal. I wish I could unbuy mine.
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post #3 of 9
1/14/10 at 2:55pm
Yeah, they sign you on for a contract, which pretty much fucks you right then and there. Since I'm lazy too and don't want to look it up on Google either, does the iPhone/your mobile provider allow tethering (where you use your phone as a modem)? That might be a workaround as long as you're not going hog wild with bandwidth.
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post #4 of 9
1/14/10 at 2:56pm
It's SUPPOSED to at some point.
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post #5 of 9
1/14/10 at 2:57pm
Are you using Clear, Nick?
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post #6 of 9
1/14/10 at 3:47pm
Yes, they will try to fuck you nicely with a year long contract, and regular ETF fees. I guess you could break it, better than paying $50 per month for a service you're not using.

What about a tethering app? Is there a tethering app for the iPhone or no?
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post #7 of 9
1/14/10 at 4:16pm
Pay As you go Virgin Mobile.
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post #8 of 9
1/17/10 at 1:00am
Umm I have a nice little app on my iPhone that routes my computers traffic to it. Basically a wireless tether, but I don't get charged for it. ATT does place a limit of 5 gigs, so I use it sparingly.
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post #9 of 9
1/17/10 at 2:33am
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And here are the plans. 60 bucks gets you 50 hours.
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