This is a great option, but be aware that those speed estimate is most likely based on full (all bars) 3G speeds, very unlikely in the woods. Jan Werner wrote: > > Verizon has recently started selling the MiFi mobile hotspot, a tiny > portable AP/router that sets up a local WiFi network with Internet > access through their 3G cellular service. I believe it costs $100 with > a 2-year data contract and supposedly gets 1.5mbs down, 256kbs up. > > Engadget reviewed the Verizon MiFi a few months ago: > http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/ > > Sprint also sells their own version of the MiFi for their cell network. > > Jan Werner -- Thank you, Matt Lampiasi Florence I.T. - A Community IT shop. Note our new number: 413-584-3239 solar powered online @ florenceit.net <http://florenceit.net> Join me on twitter <http://twitter.com/florenceit>. Getting our resourceful monthly newsletter <http://florenceit.net/sign-up-for-our-newsletter-for-free-it-tips-news-specials-and-offers>? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20090904/3fb12e97/attachment.html