The purpose of this product was to bring high speed to cx outside the cable footprint. $36 is a lot to pay for near dial-up results, that is why you have 30 to evaluate and return. Rocketstick is getting better results than Portable internet but its still hit or miss in most cases. I find if your acheiving 4 bars on your cell or a cell you will find the Rocketstick a worthy improvment over Dial-up.