T&T: Air Card Wirless Router Search

[Jeffrey Siegel]

>> I would expect the cellular carriers to attempt to stop
>> the ability for multiple computers to share a single 
>> cellular connection in the future.
> 
> Sprint is the one wireless carrier that actually encourages the use 
> of the KR-1 Router.  They also do not require a phone account along 
> with their data account.  All in all, their terms of service are much 
> more friendly to the broadband user.
> 

Sprint has taken the lead in many of the digital capabilities.  I think
they're the only ones that have commercials showing differences in data
downloads.

But...

They're going to protect their networks just like all of the other
companies.  This is from the "Terms & Conditions" of Sprint's data plan
(http://tinyurl.com/yqsgkr):

"To protect our network, Services, or for other reasons, we may place
restrictions on accessing certain Data Content (such as certain websites,
applications, etc.), impose separate charges, limit throughput or the amount
of data you can transfer, or otherwise limit or terminate Services."

...and...

"We reserve the right to limit, suspend or constrain any heavy, continuous
data usage that adversely impacts our network performance or hinders access
to our network."


Again, there's nothing special about Sprint with this.  ALL of the carriers
do this and will most certainly limit the ability for multiple laptops to
connect to a single mobile plan at the same time in the future.  It's one of
those things to think about before purchasing multi-year plans and devices
for your boat.


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