Comments on: MiFi Comes To Sprint With GPS, Simply Everything Plan http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:10:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rodfather http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58220 Rodfather Thu, 14 May 2009 01:26:46 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58220 If I were planning on grabbing a MiFi and a Palm Pre, Everything Data should be good enough for me since I don't use all that many minutes. Plus, it would make more sense to use different carriers in case one lacks coverage at the time. But then you sign a 2-year contract for two different carriers. Sprint: 450 min + Data for the Palm Pre = $70/mo Verizon: MiFi = $60/mo $130/mo Most likely, if I were going to go with two plans, it'd go Palm Pre + next gen iPhone at $140/mo total.. Use the Palm Pre w/ Bluetooth tethering with Sprint. Jailbreak the iPhone and use PdaNet with AT&T while also having the ability to remove the SIM and use it in another device. The MiFi is still very tempting though. If I were planning on grabbing a MiFi and a Palm Pre, Everything Data should be good enough for me since I don’t use all that many minutes.
Plus, it would make more sense to use different carriers in case one lacks coverage at the time.
But then you sign a 2-year contract for two different carriers.

Sprint: 450 min + Data for the Palm Pre = $70/mo
Verizon: MiFi = $60/mo

$130/mo

Most likely, if I were going to go with two plans, it’d go Palm Pre + next gen iPhone at $140/mo total..
Use the Palm Pre w/ Bluetooth tethering with Sprint. Jailbreak the iPhone and use PdaNet with AT&T while also having the ability to remove the SIM and use it in another device.

The MiFi is still very tempting though.

]]> By: Gavin Miller http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58177 Gavin Miller Wed, 13 May 2009 21:09:15 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58177 Yes, but smaller, all in one and better battery life. Yes, but smaller, all in one and better battery life.

]]> By: Gary http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58175 Gary Wed, 13 May 2009 20:50:49 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58175 So, this is essentially the same (function-wise)- as my Cradlepoint/Compass 597 solution...is that right? So, this is essentially the same (function-wise)- as my Cradlepoint/Compass 597 solution…is that right?

]]> By: tal http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58167 tal Wed, 13 May 2009 19:28:24 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58167 yes ... even if it is for the fully featured package for the smartphone that you own. yes … even if it is for the fully featured package for the smartphone that you own.

]]> By: tal http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58166 tal Wed, 13 May 2009 19:27:21 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58166 Nowadays you can buy a decent netbook computer for 240$. Spending 150$ on connectivity sounds so bad. Nowadays you can buy a decent netbook computer for 240$. Spending 150$ on connectivity sounds so bad.

]]> By: tal http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58165 tal Wed, 13 May 2009 19:26:01 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58165 So Kevin, will these 150$ also apply for a fully featured plan for Palm-Pre? So Kevin, will these 150$ also apply for a fully featured plan for Palm-Pre?

]]> By: oneAwake http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58164 oneAwake Wed, 13 May 2009 19:25:30 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58164 Jake, you're obviously not on a CDMA carrier, Sprint and Verizon do not have "slow 3G speeds." Also, you do not pay for the GPS, it is included in the plan(s). Jake, you’re obviously not on a CDMA carrier, Sprint and Verizon do not have “slow 3G speeds.” Also, you do not pay for the GPS, it is included in the plan(s).

]]> By: David http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58152 David Wed, 13 May 2009 18:09:50 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58152 I already have a data card (PC Card) that I pay $60/month for now. That combined with my cell bill (2 phones) is totaling $150/Month now. I already have a data card (PC Card) that I pay $60/month for now. That combined with my cell bill (2 phones) is totaling $150/Month now.

]]> By: rijc99 http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58151 rijc99 Wed, 13 May 2009 18:08:46 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58151 Same price as Verizon... I think I'll take Verizon. I currently use Sprint's Compass 597 USB modem and was grandfathered in at $50. But if I want to get the MiFi, I have to renew with the $60 plan or pay full price (which I've already done for the 597). In this case, I'm going to Verizon for their better customer service. BTW, I just checked Ebay to see if I can off-load my 597 to help offset the MiFi and see that its currently going for below $10. I guess with the user base dwindling, damand is now shot too. Another reason for me to go to Verizon, resale value. Same price as Verizon… I think I’ll take Verizon. I currently use Sprint’s Compass 597 USB modem and was grandfathered in at $50. But if I want to get the MiFi, I have to renew with the $60 plan or pay full price (which I’ve already done for the 597). In this case, I’m going to Verizon for their better customer service.

BTW, I just checked Ebay to see if I can off-load my 597 to help offset the MiFi and see that its currently going for below $10. I guess with the user base dwindling, damand is now shot too. Another reason for me to go to Verizon, resale value.

]]> By: Gavin Miller http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58150 Gavin Miller Wed, 13 May 2009 18:06:28 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58150 The GPS part is interesting but wondering how it would work over a wifi connection? Over a USB cable connection it would need to setup a com port for the gps, but not sure this function could be used over wifi. James/Kevin does the model you have look like it has a sim card slot, probably blanked off on the Verizon version. If not does it look like it can be taken apart to remove any existing sim card? I'm not sure how easy these will be to hack, particularly as they will have firmware locked to the carriers 3G access point. Hmmm, will wait till TnkGrl gets hold of one. :-) The GPS part is interesting but wondering how it would work over a wifi connection? Over a USB cable connection it would need to setup a com port for the gps, but not sure this function could be used over wifi.

James/Kevin does the model you have look like it has a sim card slot, probably blanked off on the Verizon version. If not does it look like it can be taken apart to remove any existing sim card? I’m not sure how easy these will be to hack, particularly as they will have firmware locked to the carriers 3G access point. Hmmm, will wait till TnkGrl gets hold of one. :-)

]]> By: TeroDac http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58147 TeroDac Wed, 13 May 2009 18:01:18 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58147 why Simply Everything? seems like Everything Data should be enough why Simply Everything? seems like Everything Data should be enough

]]> By: Kevin C. Tofel http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58144 Kevin C. Tofel Wed, 13 May 2009 17:40:11 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58144 The $150 a month is for both the MiFi and a fully-featured smartphone plan. If you want just the MiFi, it's $59.99 a month just like Verizon charges. I suspect the GPS would be used similar to an externally connected GPS device, i.e.: you could use it with navigation software on a connected device. The $150 a month is for both the MiFi and a fully-featured smartphone plan. If you want just the MiFi, it’s $59.99 a month just like Verizon charges. I suspect the GPS would be used similar to an externally connected GPS device, i.e.: you could use it with navigation software on a connected device.

]]> By: Jake http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58138 Jake Wed, 13 May 2009 17:19:15 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58138 Sorry I hit Reply before I could add that I'd really like one of these Mifi thingys. Hopefully they'll be available this side of the pond before too long. Sorry I hit Reply before I could add that I’d really like one of these Mifi thingys. Hopefully they’ll be available this side of the pond before too long.

]]> By: Jake http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58137 Jake Wed, 13 May 2009 17:18:02 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58137 I don't live in the US but $150 per month seems like a lot - especially when you're limited to 5Gb at slow 3G speeds. Also, what does the GPS navigation bit give you that is worth paying for? I don’t live in the US but $150 per month seems like a lot – especially when you’re limited to 5Gb at slow 3G speeds. Also, what does the GPS navigation bit give you that is worth paying for?

]]> By: David http://jkontherun.com/2009/05/13/mifi-comes-to-sprint-with-gps-simply-everything-plan/#comment-58131 David Wed, 13 May 2009 16:43:27 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=35501#comment-58131 I see Sprint getting a lot of my money in June ;-) I see Sprint getting a lot of my money in June ;-)

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