BSchroeder - 1/19/2011 12:04
dirtdr3 - 1/18/2011 11:48
The actual download speed of Verizion or US Cellular is about the same as Wildblue, while the upload is 10X-18X faster. The difference is the ping time. Ping is 10-13X longer with wildblue. So my research and trying card out shows if we are browsing the internet, the Aircards are much faster. However if you download a TV show off of I-Tunes, the Wildblue will get done first.
If 3G is your fastest option for internet, you need to move to town. I went cheap two years ago and cancelled my cable internet with the intention of using the Verizon aircard I already had. I stuck it out for 18 months and finally had my cable internet hooked back up. It's the best $$80 I spend every month.
Sorry to hijack.