Mobile Internet Stick?

[RETODD]

hmm im gunna need to get some more data for my iphone when i get it, cause im gunna want to tether it to my laptop

We'll figure out you plan...no worries...

 

[Lococoin]

Anyone have experience with these? Which is better? Bell, Telus or Rogers?


Last day of work is Saturday, don't think I can handle being at home full time with NO internet.

Since I read you have the iPhone, your best bet is to call rogers and get their "limited time offer" 6 gigabytes for 30 a month data plan. That way you can have the data on your phone and tether to your laptop when you want to do that. It works great! I think that the offer is on until Sept 30th.

 

[Mike270412]

Nope...TELUS and Bell share infrastructure.

Till you get east of Lloyd.Not sure about internet,but Riley's I-phone was just an I-pod for 2 weeks in Mb and Sk.He felt like he dropped of the edge of the world
17yr old without cel service?????
Scary stuff!!!

 

[steveo10]

Sask opened up the 3G service just this week. Been between Med Hat and Maple Creek and all was good! 3G Blackberry and the 3G stick, no issues...

southeast of Lloyd and still no 3G

 

[Longhorn]

southeast of Lloyd and still no 3G

Great...dealer tried to tell me that the whole province is running! I have only been to Maple Creek so far and not very far off the #1 hiway

 

[steveo10]

they did say the whole province (SK) should be on board by OCT so there still is time! i hope so anyway.

use to have a iphone and my air card is a paperweight... in a 3G bind. telus dont give a beep so hope goes well for all

 

[femme.fatale.]

I tether my iPhone to my computer and have 3g internet with my phones data plan, no need for an extra device. Upgrade your iPhone to the latest software and it might have that capability too or just upgrade to the 4g.

I don't want to go that route because if Hubby needs/wants internet he will need my phone, I know he could tether his probably too, but for ease of use, I'd rather just have a stick that we leave in the office, and use when we need. If I were to go the tether route, I would have to upgrade my phone plan, as I can max out my data in just a couple weeks! LOL

Since I read you have the iPhone, your best bet is to call rogers and get their "limited time offer" 6 gigabytes for 30 a month data plan. That way you can have the data on your phone and tether to your laptop when you want to do that. It works great! I think that the offer is on until Sept 30th.

Interesting, that's why they bable about when they keep calling me? I am worried about coverage. We live in a rural area (15 km outside of Bonnyville)... =( There are no other internet options available to me, which is why I am finally breaking down and getting Kevin to buy me an internet key.

 

[scrfce]

ya rogers blows for coverage unless your in a city and then theyre not bad at best,,,i dont think theres any coverage from just outside of jasper to just outside of kamloops,,,thats alotta real estate to not be covering, especially wen your competitors work throughout most of that area

 

[Showtime]

I use my Blackberry as "the stick" works awesome

How would i go about "tethering" my balckerry storm to my computer. This could be handy in emergency situations.

 

[greenlightning86]

Here is a comparison:

Rogers 3G+ (HSPA) network is in Yellow (normal cell service in red):

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TELUS's 3G+ (HPSA) network is in Green:

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Your map of Rogers 3G is a little dated. They do have pretty decent coverage in alberta now, but their coverage is BC sucks.

 

[shan]

ya rogers blows for coverage unless your in a city and then theyre not bad at best,,,i dont think theres any coverage from just outside of jasper to just outside of kamloops,,,thats alotta real estate to not be covering, especially wen your competitors work throughout most of that area

this is true.... a few years back a bunch of us went camping to clearwater bc. everyone had either telus or bell cell service, everyone that is but one teenage 17 year old girl (she was with rogers and lost service when we were in jasper).... the whole week that we were camping we would sit around the fire and text one another then ask her if she received them :d

 

[RETODD]

How would i go about "tethering" my balckerry storm to my computer. This could be handy in emergency situations.

I'm only tethering my BB because we eat the charges...it is something like $8/MB...get the stick...yes for emergencies but wow...nothing else.



If you really want:

How to Tether Storm on Telus Network - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com

 

[buck50]

i have a bell stick, and it works good, BUT i am still looking at getting over air high speed instead! the sticks are all pay for usage, meaning the more you use, the more you pay. and i don't really need the portability of it. the over air highspeed stuff is usally a fixed cost for usage, which i like better really, cause at home i limit how much i look at cause i'm cheap and don't wanna pay more! something to think about femme, over air highspeed! just ask around town, someone there should know about it

 

[femme.fatale.]

i have a bell stick, and it works good, BUT i am still looking at getting over air high speed instead! the sticks are all pay for usage, meaning the more you use, the more you pay. and i don't really need the portability of it. the over air highspeed stuff is usally a fixed cost for usage, which i like better really, cause at home i limit how much i look at cause i'm cheap and don't wanna pay more! something to think about femme, over air highspeed! just ask around town, someone there should know about it

Over Air Highspeed... I am intrigued. Tell me more buckfiddy... What is it? Like MCS net, or Xplornet?

 

[shan]

Over Air Highspeed... I am intrigued. Tell me more buckfiddy... What is it? Like MCS net, or Xplornet?

never heard of it either

 

[buck50]

Over Air Highspeed... I am intrigued. Tell me more buckfiddy... What is it? Like MCS net, or Xplornet?

like xplornet, excatly!!!!!! you have to be able to see a tower, then you get a sat dish looking deal on your house, and wambo bingo you have high speed internet! just something to look into! like i said, i have a bell stick, and am thinking of switching! just have to make sure we have a visual on a tower, which may be hard with all the tall trees around my place. but i think we can do it!

 

[steveo10]

i remember no rogers in McBride... friends phone is a paperweight everytime we go

 

[RETODD]

like xplornet, excatly!!!!!! you have to be able to see a tower, then you get a sat dish looking deal on your house, and wambo bingo you have high speed internet! just something to look into! like i said, i have a bell stick, and am thinking of switching! just have to make sure we have a visual on a tower, which may be hard with all the tall trees around my place. but i think we can do it!

FF...ask Norm (Doc) this is how he feeds his net habit!!!

 

[RETODD]

i remember no rogers in McBride... friends phone is a paperweight everytime we go

Jasper to Vancouver....

 

[RETODD]

TELUS now offers services on the biggest 3G+ network in Saskatchewan

TELUS brings HSPA+ network access and exclusive devices to tech hungry Saskatchewan

REGINA, Aug. 25 /CNW/ - TELUS' new wireless network is now available in Saskatchewan. TELUS' network uses the most advanced 3G+ mobile broadband technology, HSPA+ and offers customers increased wireless data download speeds of up to 21 megabits per second*, access to a world class selection of leading edge mobile devices, and international roaming service to more than 200 countries.

TELUS consumers and businesses in Saskatchewan now have access to the latest devices to stay connected on-the-go including iconic smartphones, lightning-fast Mobile Internet keys, and stylish feature phones. Many are available only from TELUS, such as the award winning HTC Desire, the MOTOROLA CHARM, the INQ CHAT 3G.

"TELUS is excited to bring its new blazing fast 3G+ network, the biggest in Saskatchewan, along with some of the coolest devices on the planet, many available only from TELUS," said Joe Natale, Chief Commercial Officer, TELUS. "Consumers and businesses in Saskatchewan now have more choice than ever before."

TELUS is also offering an exclusive 30-day money back guarantee on all its 3G+ devices, giving Saskatchewan customers a chance to upgrade to the latest and greatest smartphones and experience the coverage and speed of the TELUS mobile network.

As the official national wireless provider for the CFL, TELUS is also giving Canadian football fans the chance to enjoy TELUS CFL Mobile. TELUS CFL Mobile offers all Canadian wireless customers access to scoreboards, stats, standings, schedules and news articles. TELUS customers will have access to the application's advanced features, including live video-streaming of all CFL games and exciting in-game, on-demand features, a special scoreboard experience with live stats and a chance to win a trip to this year's sold-out 98th Grey Cup in Edmonton. Available now on most BlackBerry smartphones, the TELUS CFL Mobile experience is coming soon on more leading smartphone platforms, including the iPhone and Android.

As part of the company's investment in 3G+ wireless services this year, TELUS has entered into a enhanced network sharing agreement with SaskTel that builds on arrangements the companies have had in place since 1999. The network sharing agreement facilitates the deployment of next generation wireless voice and data services for TELUS customers in Saskatchewan, optimizes cell-site utilization, and maximizes the potential for operating efficiencies. Saskatchewan will also benefit from enhanced choice for roaming both domestically and internationally and access to new next generation data services and applications.

By leveraging the investment TELUS has already made in its 3G+ network, this launch is consistent with TELUS' overall capital expenditure guidance for 2010.