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Review by joeaseo 
UPDATED: 1 year ago
member for 1.8 years, 12 visits, last login: a few hours ago
 Fremont,Alameda,CA
 $65 per month (2 month contract)
 about 4 days
 "Same speed as 802.11g/802.11n using the cellular network"
 "Bundled software may not always work with Macintosh (National Broadband Access 5GB/month)"
 "Good alternative to DSL (if you need the portability)"
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When Wi-Fi hot sports are too pricey or dicey, I can rely on the Verizon National Broadband Access plan (($59.95/month for 5 GB). The Verizon folks provide GREAT technical support for Mac users to set up and troubleshoot a USB modem that wasn't being detected (even taking me through the Mac OS disk repair utility and re-installing the software). Depending on my proximity to a cell tower, my throughput can be anywhere from 700 Kbpd (comparable to 802.11g) to 2.2 Mbps (comparable to 802.11n). I am not always at home (where I have the AT&T U-verse DSL service at 6 Mbps and 1.1 Mbps 802.11 Airport Extreme), so I need comparable service for a secure VPN connection in my work for a major computer company.
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Review by thepcdoc
Posted: 1.1 years ago
member for 1.1 years, 0 visits, last login: 1.1 years ago
Phenix City,Russell,AL
 Business customer
$60 per month (24 month contract)
about 90 days
"Freedom to access local MLS services while I'm on the road"
"Cost, download speed has never been full, loss of signal in some parts of AL"
"For use in my business as a Realtor, this is still - even with the problems - a good thing"
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Looked at competing services, but didn't see anything exceptional. Chose Verizon for cell phone first over 4 yrs ago, because of excellent service. Assumed (I know) that their Broadband access would be similar. It's not nearly as comprehensive as cell phone service. Many area's of AL & GA have no broadband service at all, especially the area between Montgomery AL & Dothan AL.
I originally purchased an Express PC card modem with my laptop, which never connected at more than 33Kbps! Verizon store swapped out for the USB720, which at least makes the connection. The best download speed attained has been 301Kbps - not what they advertise, but better than nothing. The speed I am paying for is 600Kbps to 1.8Mbps.
For the service received, I believe they should have a tiered pricing system. For what I am getting, it should be no more than $29/month. After all, with these speeds, it would likely take me more than a month to download 5GB. If I didn't need this for real estate work - I would drop their service(?) in a heart beat!
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 Review by baineschile
UPDATED: 1.1 years ago
member for 1.5 years, 650 visits, last login: a few hours ago
Sterling Heights,Macomb,MI
$100 per month (24 month contract)
"Never drop a call, constant connection, clear voices, great data plans, good customer service"
"expensive, the occasional tech support"
"Would recommend to friends that make decent wages"
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POSITIVES:
I have been a Verizon wireless customer for about 10 years now. Overall, I am extremely happy with their services. In all of that time, I cant recall a single instance where I dropped a call, or didnt have at least one bar of service.
I have since gotten rid of me grandfathered plan to go to a plan where I can add MD/Data Usage. I recently got the LG dare, and the sound quality is amazing. The browser is only so-so, but its good for fantasy football updates, and movie times.
I have 2 lines, the 700 minute, 250 texts (per line) and after all is said and done, I usually end up paying just under $100/month. It used to be about 130, but I fanaugauled my way into getting a 20% discount, because I havent missed a payment since I have been a customer.
Also, whenever I have called with a question, I rarely have to wait on hold, and usually I get what I ask for (i.e. a new phone before my 'new every 2', the 20% discount as mentioned before.
THE CONS
Though to me, that still seems a bit expensive. I rarely use more than 300 minutes per month, and the only time I use data is for the occasional fantasy update (read: paragraph 2). I have since gotten Magic Jack, and use that for most of my calls at home. I will probably switch to cable VOIP combo pack once FemTocells become more prominent.
Also, on the rare occasion where my phone doesnt work (which hasnt happened in a few years) the solution is always "go to the store and get a new one". It seems like tech support and local walk in stores alike have very little experience with repairing non-functional phones. I know these days, one can transfer almost anything with removeable memory, but that wasnt always the case.
OVERALL:
If the service every started getting splotchy, I would probably drop them, just because of the price.
I would recommend them to my friends in the banking world, but I would tell my buddies that work the midnight shift at McDonalds. I would tell them to go with Metro PCS, or some other bargain cell phone company.
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Review by kg4mtq
Posted: 1.1 years ago
member for 7.9 years, 51 visits, last login: 1 days ago
Loretto,Lawrence,TN
$60 per month
"mobility speed easy install"
"price"
"nice to have"
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I have used a verizon air card at work for over a year the speed of the cards run from 400-700 k in this area. The price is high but it is not that much slower than my dsl at home. I got the card on ebay and called to set up service. The CSR was friendly and set the account up in a few minutes. He said it would take about two hours for the card to work. I left for work and when I returned home to try it is was working good.
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Review by catexas
Posted: 1.1 years ago
member for 1.1 years, 1 visits, last login: 117 days ago
Anna,Collin,TX
Contract price not specified.
"Fast, good signal, built in antenna"
"Not any yet"
"Verizon UM175 Broadband Access Modem"
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I live in a rural area in Texas, can't get DSL here.
I have had GotSky Satelitte dish for my internet service.
It got where it was so slow, I had to do something. Cancelled with them.
Called Verizon and ordered a Broadband Access Modem from them.
Fast service, device was fast most of the time, but got National access some of
the time, which really slowed it down. I had a UM175. Well I sent this one back and went to Verizon store and got another modem, a USB727. It was always slow.
One of the devices kept getting National Access all of the time, even though
I have and am in a Broadband Access coverage. Finally took it back to store and
they gave me another device, USB727, well I got home and it still stayed in National Access most of the time, was really slow most of the time.
Took it back and got a Verizon UM175 modem, because I did remember that the other device I had in the beginning was alot faster. (it has a built in antenna, which allows it to get a better signal, I guess.
I have been using it for a couple of days, now and extremely pleased, it has been fast all of the time, and doesn't go to the National Access very often at all, (maybe not at all) but it is still fast. I am very well pleased. I had to pay $50 more to get this device. And it it is well worth it. Hope this helps someone else.
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 Review by waffleburger
Posted: 1.2 years ago
member for 1.2 years, 121 visits, last login: 210 days ago
Blairstown,Warren,NJ
$60 per month (24 month contract)
"its mobile, available everywhere."
"WAY overpriced, 5GB cap is nothing."
"one of the worst choices you can make."
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ive had this service for about 2 years now, and it just keeps getting worse. as more and more people get on the ev-do network, the service is getting continually less reliable and slower.
60$ a month is REEAALLLY bad for it being about 1mbps at the most.
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 Review by squirrel83
Posted: 1.2 years ago
member for 4.6 years, 383 visits, last login: a few hours ago
Stevensville,Ravalli,MT
$59 per month (24 month contract)
about 1 days
"Internet Anywhere where Verizon Service INTERNET in Montana"
"slow and not the best"
"Great brodband service for Stevensville, MT"
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This box just moved from Florence, MT to Stevensville, MT and they do not have Bresnan internet up here so I have to use Verizon Wireless Broadband.
The service is a little slow but usefull considering the location. I have not truly attempted to try streaming video and radio but it is looking or acting iffy. . .out here I can only get a max of two bars of service. That is a good day.
I am using the USB Internet Card purchased at Bestbuy
The current rate is 5 GB $59.99 a month and $0.25 after that. Last month for just genral internet use I only used 300 meg.
I think to be honest because of the cell tower reception qwest dsl might be the better choice for the location but other than that its niice to have.
You have to think about the location. I am still waiting for the day they put a line from Spokane to Missoula and down the Bitteroot.
Considering I have voice service there are no discounts and no bundles like other services in the area. But soon brenan will be comming soon.
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 Review by phattieg
Posted: 1.2 years ago
member for 8.6 years, 954 visits, last login: 1 days ago
Jacksonville,Duval,FL
$30 per month
"Prepaids only benefit is data price."
"Prepaid service, as well as post paid is very expensive for voice."
"Verizon is a rich mans phone company, and does not give bargains."
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I had post paid Verizon service about 3 years ago, and I was paying $79 a month for 450 anytime minutes, 9pm nights and weekends, 300 text messages, and unlimited data. I loved the reliability of the service, but I got so sick of paying the bill. It got to the point where I was occasionally getting overages, and I just had to cancel because it was totally out of hand with the bill. About 4 months ago, my Sprint Motorola Q died, and I needed a temporary phone, so I reactived my VX8300 on prepaid, and used it for a while until I got my new phone. I realized the internet was faster than the free internet my apartment was giving me, much faster. So I figured with no contract, I could afford to lose a little cash if I got kicked off for using it as my 24 hour a day internet connection. I have been online for 4 months with this connection always online, and have not been kicked off. I refill it every 30 days with $30, and I have no problems. I love the speed, and since I am not sending text, or talking on it, I never have a problem with the bill. Thumbs up for this setup, and I do recommend it if you know what you're doing, and you have this phone. If so, ask me how to enable your phone for this wonderful service!
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 Review by Sady
UPDATED: 1.2 years ago
member for 9.1 years, 2638 visits, last login: 20 days ago
Ludlow,Hampden,MA
$29 per month
about 3 days
"Reliable"
"speed could be better but serves the purpose."
"Nice"
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I must say it is reliable and cheaper than Charter.
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Review by jfiske
Posted: 1.3 years ago
member for 6.2 years, 52 visits, last login: 53 days ago
Flemington,Hunterdon,NJ
Contract price not specified.
"Pretty Darn Acceptable Performance, Mac Friendly"
"$59 / month"
"If you travel and need access to corporate resources while on the road this is good"
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I travel for work in the NYC, NJ, PA and DC area and I often need to get access to my corporate email and CRM system. For years I've been stopping into Starbucks or Borders for the horror show that is TMobile.
This is my first day and I find the service OK... but expensive.
More to follow.
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