Thread: The Nokia N810 - WiMAX Edition
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2008-10-16 , 21:15
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Originally Posted by Mara View Post
The links heavyt posted show quite respectable download/upload speeds, on par with my FIOS 5/2 plan. Xohm web site show $35/month plan for home (first 6 months $25), so it is cheaper than my current FIOS plan. (Not sure if the speeds will start to drop once more users start to use the bandwidth?)

Anyone noticed that if you take the "Pick 2" plan you get discounted $50/month rate for life... not like the other plans that have 6 months teaser rates... In other words if you decide to switch your home internet to Xohm, you'll get unlimited data (and voice calls via VoIP) for second device (N810W) for only $15/month?
The speeds will certainly drop on Xohm with more users, but I would think you would be good for at least 6 months. Long term, Xohm is not a substitute for FIOS, which can easily go up to 50 mbps.

I think the "Pick 2" plan is effectively for the life of your registered devices rather than your life (unless you can spoof MAC addresses!). Just as a business matter, it is only for the life of Xohm, which will most certainly cease to exist if and when Clearwire takes over. But still, if you have coverage, $50/month isn't a bad deal even if it's for as little as 6 months.
 

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