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Old 01-13-2009, 10:36 AM
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Default Verizon wireless internet

Anyone use it? I'm thinking of upgrading my internet connection, and Verizon wireless or a satellite are my only options. Any info appreciated.
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:54 AM
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I use Tina's. She has it for her Apple. It's great. Not cheap.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:00 AM
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I have it as well- not cheap ($50/mo) but very useful as it really works ANYWHERE. Not as fast as a cable connection but if you're SOL it's definitely a quality option. For perspective, it's fast enough to watch racing online but downloads of decent size files take a while longer than cable.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:04 AM
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Switched from cable to Verizon Wireless in September. Always had problems with my with the cable internet, but havn't had a problem with Verizon. It's been great. I had to use their tech support twice for minor problems an they were great too. Now Im waiting for my area to get Verizon Fios.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:12 AM
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I have it as well- not cheap ($50/mo) but very useful as it really works ANYWHERE. Not as fast as a cable connection but if you're SOL it's definitely a quality option. For perspective, it's fast enough to watch racing onlinebut downloads of decent size files take a while longer than cable.
that's a big plus!

I've noticed it's not unlimited, 5GB/mo. I believe. Is that ever a problem if say you watch a whole s*itload of races?
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:22 AM
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Use to use it all the time on my lap top when travelling. Worked great. Waiting til they have a special to get it again. A must for anyone who travels for a living.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:24 AM
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Verizon offers FIOS here in Northern Viriginia which includes digital phone, high speed wireless internet and HD Cable. We have had the service for nearly 2 years and love it. One of the great features of the FIOS HD Cable, they carry both TVG and HRTV.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:33 AM
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good to here the wireless is better. my parents had verizon in the house and HATED it! my mother hated it so bad she wouldn't use the computer at home and wait until she went to work. they switched to cable and have no problems.
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Old 01-14-2009, 08:23 AM
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Thanks everyone, going to get it today. Verizon should be sending you all a check soon.
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Old 01-14-2009, 09:18 AM
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Thanks everyone, going to get it today. Verizon should be sending you all a check soon.
If we don't see you on DT for a week, we'll know why..
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Old 01-14-2009, 09:20 AM
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Old 01-14-2009, 12:28 PM
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I use AT&T wireless. They are awesome no problems or complaints from me at all. I might have to reset the box ever so often but thats about all I have to do. I really cant complain about that.
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Old 01-14-2009, 12:51 PM
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Coincidentally, got a Verizon Fios flyer on the door today & it will be here soon....pretty happy about that. We had it a few years ago & since we moved, we've had to switch to Cox cable TV, which is not even close. We will be switching over....looking forward to TVG and HRTV again.
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Old 01-14-2009, 01:15 PM
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i have satellite internet, no complaints at all. unless my kids download a gazillion youtubes, and i get 'fap'ped. daughter moved out, so that never happens!
we had little choice, living in no man's land. either satellite or dial up-and i loathe dial up.
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Old 01-14-2009, 02:07 PM
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Holy Crap, so this is how the other half lives. I just watched a horse race on my computer and it didn't freeze up.
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