Download speed using Mobile Phone with MBP

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Download speed using Mobile Phone with MBP

I am a cingular customer. I connected to internet from MBP using Razr V3 over bluetooth. I have a unlimited data connect package. The download speeds are horrible - 36kbps download, 18kpbs upload (slower than dial-up). So I am looking at Verizon cell phones. From those who are using Verizon cell phones to connect to internet, I would like to know download speeds.

Thanks !

Xserve, iMac G5, Power Mac G4, PowerBook G4, MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Jun 13, 2006 9:41 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 13, 2006 9:53 AM in response to Chakravarthy Cuddapah

Thinking of switching to Verizon for that very reason. Do you think there will be an EVDO card for our Express34 any time soon?

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Answer 2

Jun 13, 2006 11:13 AM in response to doctorbob

I don't think there will be any EVDO express34 card in the near future. Without pcmcia slot, MBP has become a nightmare for me.

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Answer 3

Mk Gonda

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375 points

Jun 13, 2006 11:37 AM in response to Chakravarthy Cuddapah

I use Sprint and Treo 650 connected using BT. I get 200~300kbs, depending on signal stregth...

The new EVDO connection is significantly faster than that.

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Answer 4

Jun 14, 2006 3:16 AM in response to Mk Gonda

Sounds good. I ordered verizon's new Motorola Q. I should receive it on Thursday. I will post results here.

Thanks !

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Answer 5

Jun 15, 2006 2:59 PM in response to Chakravarthy Cuddapah

I received M Q today. To my surprise, there is no way to connect M Q to PB or any computer. I called Verizon and talked with their data connect department. They confirmed that M Q cannot be used as a modem 😟 The only device that will is Treo 700p. I am returning the unit by FedEx today. Treo is xpensive. So I will downgrade from MBP to PB G4 15" and use Verizon's Broadband Wireless PCMCIA card 😟

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Answer 6

bobbyd

Level 1

23 points

Jun 28, 2006 4:43 PM in response to Chakravarthy Cuddapah

EVDO for Express34 slot is probably closer than you think: http://www.evdoinfo.com/Tips/PC5220/MacBook_Pro_and_EVDO20060111671/

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