Thread: XOHM in McLean, Virginia (Greensboro Road)
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2008-11-14 , 15:58
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Originally Posted by EIPI View Post
Mara: Are you intending to use the USB WiMAX modem with a pocket router (e.g. Cradlepoint) for use with your tablet, or will you use it to connect to a laptop? If Canada had those USB WiMAX modems, I would get one in a heartbeat with a pocketable router. No need to update to new tablet hardware, and more flexible I think.
I haven't decided yet... I did just buy it for testing to see how (im)mature and widespread the WiMAX network is in my area. The goal is to see when the XOHM is stable enough to become an alternative for my FiOS service that is getting bit expensive... But based on my experience today it is nowhere near there yet.

Most likely I'll not be using the USB modem with my tablet. If I end up purchasing XOHM service, I'm likely getting the "take 2" deal with both home service and portable device (N810 WiMAX). Then I may end up selling the USB modem or keeping it as a backup for Laptop using day plans as needed. (If it stays as $5 per day it is better than most airport daily WiFi hot spot deals...)