Three mobile broadband questions.

Can you share an expresscard with more than one laptop?

Which carrier is better to deal with AT&T or Sprint? I only have those two at the older speeds locally to use.

Do they charge a roaming fee?

 

Sprint is usually the faster of the two services. But that depends on where you live. While you can use the same expresscard on multiple laptops, that sometimes takes a few extra step or some extra hardware. It is not usually just plug and play.

I have no idea about roaming fees. I can ask our Sprint rep later. We both work out at the same gym.

 

There are some wireless router/access points out there that accept a card (such as the Sprint EVDO) and thereby allow sharing of the connection.

Both ISPs are cappped at 5GB/month. Both have 30 day cancellation policies. Try them.

 

Sorry I was not more clear. I was wondering if an expresscard could be used in more than one computer. Not share the bandwidth. I am interested in the roaming charges I am trying to do this reasonably priced.
1. Verizon can't activate in roaming I live in their roaming area.
2. AT&T good coverage slower speeds.
3. Sprint have to drive 10-30 miles to get EVDO at a remote location that I need to use this card at. It is only for update downloads at that site.

The big problem is I have to take different laptops at times and do not want to pay for more than one mobile broadband card if possible.

In smaller towns there is limited connectivity. It is getting better but not great yet.

Thank You for the help.

 

Yes, of course, but not simultaneously. Although, upon reflection, I suppose the computer with the express card in it could be set up with ICS, but again, I do not think that was your question.

An expresscard is just a plug-and-play device, like a USB card reader or a PCMCIA card. You would probably have to install the software ("dialer") on each machine. The radio in the expresscard does not care what device is using it, only what network it is connecting into. Obviously AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint are different networks. It can be thought of much like swapping a SIM between cell phones.

 

You can use the card within likewise technology operator.

Then it looks like AT&T will be better for you.

 

I thought that you could switch computers with the Expresscard but like I said I was told that was not possible. The software is not is not a problem being installed twice. AT&T and Sprint are really my only two choices. How is the download speed of both at the slower speeds? Dramatically different or marginally?