Re: Moving from 56k modem
On Wednesday 17 June 2015 17:11:11 Mark Allums wrote:
> On 06/17/2015 11:03 AM, Richard Owlett wrote:
> > My connectivity for ~3 decades has been at <= 56k.
> > Current ISP abandoning that market ;/
> >
> > I do not wish DSL, cable, nor satellite as they restrict me to one
> > physical location.
> >
> > I was assuming that meant connecting via cell network.
> > Is that correct?
> > What questions should I be asking?
> >
> > Please note that I am strongly text, rather than graphics, oriented.
> >
> > Comments &/or questions I should be asking.
> >
> > Thank you.
>
> You want Cable or DSL *and* a mobile 3G/4G modem. The wireless thing
> will be severely restricted in the the amount of data you can move
> through it. Typically 5-6 GBs per month.
Richard is probably not going over that now at the speeds he is getting.
> It will be expensive if you
> go over the limit. Cable or DSL will have drastically higher data caps,
> and are more reliable generally.
>
> "Unlimited" wireless exists in theory, but it is still restricted,
> typically by throttling.
And what is coverage like in the USA? Will you not still be "tethered" to
specific locations? The places where there actually is a signal? Or is
everywhere you would want it urban?
Lisi
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