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From what I can find so far, the best option is T-Mobile. Get a T-Mobile SIM Card[1], then select a Mobile Broadband data plan[2], e.g. 2 GB for $40/mo. [1]:
by mikelward 15y ago
From what I can find so far, the best option is T-Mobile.
Get a T-Mobile SIM Card[1], then select a Mobile Broadband data plan[2], e.g. 2 GB for $40/mo.
[1]: <http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/cell-phone-detail.aspx?cell-phone=T-Mobile-SIM-Card> http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/cell-phone-detail.aspx?c...;
[2]: <http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/cell-phone-plans.aspx?catgroup=mobilebroadband> http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/cell-phone-plans.aspx?cat...;
T-Mobile can be used with data-only products such as Galaxy Tab, so this method should be allowed by T-Mobile.
There seem to be a few ways using AT&T, e.g. an iPad SIM, or a GoPhone SIM, or signing up for Laptop Connect, and using that SIM, but none seem to be officially supported.
I'm guessing there's no way to do this with a CDMA carrier.
Are there other GSM resellers/virtual networks?
- technomancy 15y agoYes, I am doing this on T-Mobile as well. I was grandfathered into a plan for "unlimited" bandwidth for USD40/mo. I don't know what the practical limitations on the plan are; I've never gone over 5GB. With the AT&T acquisition I'm thinking of jumping ship to Sprint, but I don't know if they have a comparable plan. Anyone looked into it?
- mikelward 15y agoLogically, I think on Sprint and Verizon you'd want a WiFi-enabled phone and a MiFi or other wireless portable hotspot. Verizon is $50/mo for 5 GB on a 2-year contract on the 4G data plan. Sprint is $45/mo for 3 GB, also on a 2-year plan.