On Tue, 8 Jul 2003, Michael Burns wrote:
> I'm considering subscribing to Verizon's 1xRTT Express Network
> service. This thing is supposed to provide up to 144kbps anywhere I
> can get coverage within the TC, using a 1x-capable phone or a special
> PCMCIA card.
>
> Does anybody on the list have any experiences they'd be willing to
> share about this service in the Twin Cities? Does it perform as
> advertised? How reliable is it?
>
> Here's the Linux interest: Any caveats regarding setting this thing up
> with a Linux laptop? I've got the phone and am inclined to go with the
> $30 cable if that will work.

I've used Sprint's similar service, works great, as long as you have
strong coverage. I used the connect-to-phone option.

Note that T-Mobile offers a sorta-similar service now - $30/mo for an
unlimited data plan, but it's only ~56k.

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