Mobile Broadband VS Cable & DSL – Which is Better?
First off, let’s define Mobile Broadband. What exactly is it? It is the high-speed wireless service provided by Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile and At&t, that uses an Air Card, or Connection Card inserted into a computer or Mobile Router. The service is totally mobile and offers speeds up to about 10Mbps in most mid sized and large cities in the USA. Traditional Cable & DSL services are ISPs bound to one location and are offered by companies like Comcast, Cox, Qwest, and so on. Monthly Costs: Cable & DSL services range from about $30 to $60 a month with a wide range of speeds available – from less than 1Mbps to over 15Mbps. Typically, DSL is a bit less expensive than Cable, but also usually offers slower speeds as well. Mobile Broadband is typically $59.99 a month, with some offers that are $40 – $50 a month. As you can see, on a pure cost basis, Cable & DSL are less expensive. Or are they? Not always. What if you are a person who travels for work or pleasure? If you need to connect on the r