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walt526 · 06-25-2010, 07:07 PM

For those interested in a 3G Mifi device without a contract to provide mobile broadband to your eDGe (and other devices), Virgin Mobile is *finally* releasing a Mifi device that works with their "Broadband2Go" 3G service. The device should be in stores on Monday for $149 (you can also buy a 3G USB modem for $79, but at present it doesn't work with the eDGe).

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/v...ifi-next-week/

EDIT: Just a point of comparison, here is a comparison of Virgin Mobile versus Verizon:

Verizon
- Cost of Mifi w/o contract: $269.99
- 100MB (1 day): $15
- 300MB (7 days): $30
- 1GB (30 days): $50

Virgin Mobile
- Cost of Mifi w/o contract: $149.99
- 100MB (10 days): $10
- 300MB (30 days): $20
- 1GB (30 days): $40
- 5GB (30 days): $60

Verizon's network has better coverage, but anyone who is looking for mobile broadband without a contract (e.g., I'm doing a road trip next month) I think that this is a cost-effective option worth considering.

06-25-2010, 07:07 PM	#1
walt526 Edge User	Pay-As-You-Go Mobile Broadband Mifi from Virgin Mobile! For those interested in a 3G Mifi device without a contract to provide mobile broadband to your eDGe (and other devices), Virgin Mobile is finally releasing a Mifi device that works with their "Broadband2Go" 3G service. The device should be in stores on Monday for $149 (you can also buy a 3G USB modem for $79, but at present it doesn't work with the eDGe). http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/23/v...ifi-next-week/ EDIT: Just a point of comparison, here is a comparison of Virgin Mobile versus Verizon: Verizon - Cost of Mifi w/o contract: $269.99 - 100MB (1 day): $15 - 300MB (7 days): $30 - 1GB (30 days): $50 Virgin Mobile - Cost of Mifi w/o contract: $149.99 - 100MB (10 days): $10 - 300MB (30 days): $20 - 1GB (30 days): $40 - 5GB (30 days): $60 Verizon's network has better coverage, but anyone who is looking for mobile broadband without a contract (e.g., I'm doing a road trip next month) I think that this is a cost-effective option worth considering. Last edited by walt526; 06-25-2010 at 07:18 PM.