verizon has broadband internet card
Posted By: Lisa on 2007-03-02
In Reply to: Transcribing while in a car? - momof6
for laptops.. it is about 15 dollars/wk but you can write it off.. i do lots of stuff in the car and verizon works everywhere..
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Have you looked into Verizon wireless broadband. sm
It might be available in your area.
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I use a Verizon card
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Verizon air card
More info please. My husband and I are planning to do a lot of traveling and have been questioning the same things. I know we can leach off a signal if we are close enough to a wireless place such as a hotel, but what if we are up in the mountains or on a beach in the middle of nowhere? 
Broadband/Internet Phone - sm
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Verizon has a card for laptops (sm)
$60 a month for unlimited high speed access from anywhere you can get a signal. I have a Verizon cell phone and get pretty good coverage with it.
PC card/Verizon & Sprint ?
I don't mean to hijack the OP question, but you mentioned you use a PC card for your Internet since you live in the country. I too live in the country and do not even have cable available - only dial-up.
I recently purchased a laptop and it only came with an ExpressCard slot (which it is my understanding that laptops in the future will be built with these and not PC slots). The ExpressCards have not hit the local Verizon or Sprint stores yet but I hear they are to soon and I plan to try one. I hope to be able to drop my dial-up ISP and just use my laptop for my on-line job. I also have my own local account where I pick up tapes and deliver their transcription and I can continue to use my regular PC for that work if I choose to.
Anyway, I would really appreciate knowing how you like your "card" for connecting to the Internet and how well it works out for you. Do you know if Verizon or Sprint has more coverage area? Have you traveled much with yours to see if you are able to get connections? How reliable has this been and how fast of a connection rate do you get on average?
I sure would appreciate any info you could share regarding this. Thanks so much.
Sandi
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I use Verizon mobile and the rule of thumb with mobile broadband is...
Basically, it will work whereever your cell phone will work. If your too remote, it may not work, but I do know a lot of campgrounds like KOA offer Wifi, which means you should be able to pick up that signal too. You can always call ahead to the campground etc. I use mine going down the road for the most part but every great while going through the mountains I lose reception.
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Anyone use a PC Card for their Internet/MT work?
I am bringing my question to the top from my response to someone's post below.
I live in the country and do not even have cable available - only dial-up.
I recently purchased a laptop and it only came with an ExpressCard slot (which it is my understanding that laptops in the future will be built with these and not PC slots). The ExpressCards have not hit the local Verizon or Sprint stores yet but I hear they are to soon and I plan to try one. I hope to be able to drop my dial-up ISP and just use my laptop for my on-line job. I also have my own local account where I pick up tapes and deliver their transcription and I can continue to use my regular PC for that work if I choose to.
Anyway, I would really appreciate knowing how you like your "card" for connecting to the Internet and how well it works out for you. Do you know if Verizon or Sprint has more coverage area? Have you traveled much with yours to see if you are able to get connections? How reliable has this been and how fast of a connection rate do you get on average?
I sure would appreciate any info you could share regarding this. Thanks so much.
Sandi
You need an air card to connect to the Internet. Once you're connected, you can do what you norma
do. I have Sprint PCS and like their service. There are different plans you can choose from. Some give you the air card if you sign up for their better plans. Hope this helps.
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I pay $40 a month unlimited wireless broadband...
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Hi ..
I need to set up to work away from home and am considering mobile broadband wireless.
I would appreciate any information ya'll could give me - I know nothing about it, other than most service is 60.00/month ... specifically, what carriers and how much time does it get you?
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Verizon has one....
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I use Verizon and...
have a C-phone account. They have never cared that I use it for transcription. In fact, I told them that this is why I needed it when I added it to my account. It is $49.94 per month.
no Verizon available here, but thanks anyway
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Do not go with Verizon either, they did that to me without
telling me. I signed up for unlimited long distance and went about my business for a whole month dialing in and working, etc. and then I received a bill in the mail for $2500. Their take on it was that I could not use their unlimited $39.95 plan a month for what I was doing because it was considered business and not home use. They switched me to the per minute plan without notice and sent me the bill. I fought with them over the bill and they reduced it to $800 that I was responsible for. Anyhow, if anybody has any idea what to do I would like to know. Also, how about all the hospitals we dial into just get 1-800 numbers. Just seems like the logical thing to make their MTs happy.
Verizon DSL
I have used Verizon for a couple months now - not a problem so far.
I had Verizon - sm
If you read the information pamphlet they send you after you sign up, you will see that it clearly states if they feel you are using more than the "average" consumer, they will change your plan to the talk 30 (I think it was) plan. Some people were even billed for what they considered over their limits. I'm not sure if Verizon puts a cap on their minutes. It might be different in other areas. Be very careful though. I would definitely make sure they know what you are using it for up front.
Verizon has one, but you have to have
a cell plan of theirs and then it depends on where the wireless towers are.
Verizon
I work for Webmedx and use the air card when we travel in our RV.
currently trying verizon
i am currently trying verizon on my laptop in an effort to find service i can travel with and i really am not impressed. it is faster than dial up, but unless you have a really strong signal it's not as fast as dsl. i have my verizon cell phone sitting next to me with full signal and my laptop is showing no bars - verizon customer support says this is always a possibility and it will run at dial up speeds when no bars are available. my concern is not uploading reports or losing reports while i'm typing. sorry for not using caps i'm just being lazy. have a great day.
Verizon
I just switched from Cingular Wireless to Verizon and I love it. It is working great and FAST! I go camping a lot plus vacations and needed a way to work on my laptop.
I have Verizon
I have used Verizon unlimited long distance for 2 years until just recently after switching to voip. I was never questioned about my usage. Unless anything has changed, you should be okay.
Yes, I have Verizon, and my
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verizon ULD
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verizon
I have been doing this now for three years using Verizon. I have yet to be charged anything other than the flat rate for long distance. I have not seen anything anywhere about a cap of minutes. I don't know where you are at but there are probably differences in locales re: the way one is billed, etc. I don't know, as I do not work for Verizon. For that matter, in my dealings with them, chances are there are people that do the job that don't know for sure.
Verizon
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