On Wed, 16 Jan 2008, Chuck Cole wrote:
> The Sprint wireless data connection is only 150KB max, so not as fast as 
> broadband at home.  I'd just regard it as a free extra feature "for 
> emergency use", and not as primary ISP... especially since the data 
> loophole is not officially supported by Sprint, et al.

In fact, most of the contracts specifically prohibit tethering (working 
along the lines of 'for phone use only', etc). They will generally cut you 
off if you're using excessive data.

The data cards are contracted for laptop use, but not as your primary 
internet connection.

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