said by ArizonaSteve:How much did the phone cost and how much did the mifi cost? Wasn't the phone about $600 more? Does that answer your question? I think you should get an outside antenna to mount on the roof to get a stronger signal for the mifi.
Not apples to apples there (no pun intended).. Mifi just shares data and thats it.. Iphone does multiple things etc, but the mifi only has one job and apparently its failing at that for some reason.. I'm guessing its what another said. The wireless equipment in the newer phone is better/more efficient than that of the router.. If I paid 600 for just a router that thing better cook me dinner, talk dirty to me and pay my bills some how...