 Review by dmk08809 
UPDATED: 281 days ago
member for 8.1 years, 955 visits, last login: 2 days ago
 Clinton,Hunterdon,NJ
 $60 per month (12 month contract)
 about 7 days
 "Reasonably fast, connectivity while on the road. Even works in many rural areas I've traveled"
 "A little pricey and the new 5 Gig monthly cap is too low."
 "Decent service, good coverage, fast especailly in EVDO Rev A mode"
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February 2009 update: Still going strong. Upgraded to Sierra 595 about a year ago which supports EVDO Rev A. Coverage is quite good even in otherwise "fringe" areas. Speed/performance is excellent especially when in Rev A mode. Took a trip from NJ to SD, CO and back. Had service most of the way which was quite surprising, even had service in areas where my Verizon cell phone had difficulties making voice calls.
Good service for those situations where you're on-the-road and need connectivity. Had service most of entire trip to Florida from NJ along the interstates. Quite impressive overall!
I have the Novatel S620 card (non RevA). Speeds are frequently a tad over 1Mbps downstream when in an EVDO area with good signal. 1XRTT mode runs about 90-120kbps in bursts.
In some of the more remote areas we've travelled the service was not available. I understand that Sprint now has roaming agreements with other carriers outside their footprint so that may have improved. Will know more and be able to better evaluate next summer while RV'ing.
So far I'm pleased, though $60/mo may be a little pricey.
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we need upgraded in joplin, mo BADLY
here in joplin mo we have hidious speeds averaging 50k-80k, the thing is, dial-up is the same speed but yet dial-up SUCKS and is bout $50 cheaper a month! however, the revA EV-DO is suppose to be badass and in our area in sept of 07 or better be here by then at least! COME ON SPRINT HOOK US UP PLEASE! anyone else havin slo speeds like me?