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This question comes from Shar:

"Would any of the cards you have reviewed also work in Ireland and Sweden (I am planning a trip there in August). Thanks - Your site is GREAT!!!"

Thanks for kudos Shar. Feedback is great and appreciation is always welcome. Glad to here you're traveling.

I did a little digging to find the answer to your question and here's what I found. AT&T has roaming agreements for data across the globe.



With AT&T, you can get data coverage in both countries on a number of carriers. Here's where you can find specific rates and coverage for Ireland and Sweden. Upon checking the cards that AT&T are currently selling, the GT Ultra Express is capable of working on the networks in those countries. For a video/text review of 3 places where you can get it from check here.

Hope this helps!

Alltel expands EVDO Revision A network in Kansas

As we spoke about in an earlier post, Alltel is rolling out EVDO Revision A in numerous places.

Wichita, Kansas also gets to hop on the 3G high speed bandwagon. As we said before, speeds are expected to go from EVDO Revision 0 speeds of 400-700 kbps to 600-1400 kbps on the downlink.

That's about twice the speed while price remains the same (phew).

via BusinessWire

Alltel's rolls out faster EVDO Rev. A in Texas

As we spoke about in an earlier post, Alltel is rolling out EVDO Revision A in numerous places. One such recent addition is in Texas. Speeds are expected to go from EVDO Revision 0 speeds of 400-700 kbps to 600-1400 kbps on the downlink. Around double the speed.

via TMCnet.com

Alltel Upgrading 3G Network to EVDO Rev. A

Falling right on the heels of an announced Verizon-Alltel merger, the 5th largest nationwide carrier has announced that it is upgrading its 3G network from EVDO Revision 0 to EVDO Revision A. Of course that only makes sense to do if they're really talking about merging the networks. To see how that puts them on par with Sprint and Verizon, compare the mobile broadband carriers.


Just what will become of Sprint who currently has a 10 year roaming contract with Alltel? Stay tuned...

details via informationweek

Verizon Wireless 3G network to cover all of North Carolina

Verizon Wireless is investing $75 million dollars into the North Carolina marketplace to make voice and data service better.

"With this investment Verizon reportedly now covers approximately 30,345 square miles across the state". The goal is to cover the entire state of North Carolina.

Seems like a good time for Verizon Wireless Broadband users!

Via tradingmarkets.com

Senators talk on 5-year ban on higher cell phone taxes

What does this have to do with Mobile Broadband you say? Just about EVERYTHING!!! I for one and loving this. It's pretty simple. Just about every company that provides mobile broadband is a cell phone company. They view broadband cards as cell phones that can only transfer data and no voice. End result? If this bill gets passed that means no higher taxes for 5 years.

Oh...you're still stuck with your current high taxes though. Click through for details.

Senators propose 5-year ban on higher cell phone taxes

T-Mobile with a 3G network by October?

Excitement is in the air for T-Mobile users (and fans) as they announced having tests of their 3G network by the summer. Sure enough they pulled it off in New York. No confirmation on how fast the speeds were yet. There are rumors floating around that they may go live nationwide by October 1st. If the speed is up to snuff, then it looks like Sprint's churn rate is gonna go even higher from capping their unlimited plan.

via Boy Genius Report

Commercial WiMax Launches in September in Baltimore

I'm personally pumped up about this. I have a feeling Sprint may be able to walk the path of light was more...or maybe the path of a matchlight at least. WiMax for the average joe in Baltmore this September. That's just around the corner. What will the pricing be like? It has to be competitive with mobile broadband prices and definitely cable/DSL prices.

It seems like they're aiming to have a nationwide launch by the end of the year. Just about when AT&T will be done making their mega 7.2Mbps upgrades to their 3G network.

The Mobile Broadband Showdown Begins!

Via WNN

3G: AT&T 3G Coverage Maps Updated

The guys over at Gizmodo got word that AT&T has updated it's 3G coverage maps. Maybe it's time for another review of their coverage. Surprise surprise, just in time for a 3G Iphone. They must be making some mega bucks.

Via - Gizmodo

AT&T has the fastest 3G Network?

While Sprint boasts the largest mobile broadband network, AT&T is claiming the fastest. With investing mega bucks into their 3G network, it was a prediction made at Mobile-Broadband-Reviews.com in their review of networks' speeds. Their footprint continues to increase and by the end of the year, they will be the fastest by far (7.2 Mbps). Check out the link for the details. 


via ComputerWorld

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There's an interesting little tool over at mobile-broadband-reviews
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Check it out here.

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