http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/I use the Overdrive as my primary internet access, and love it..I'm in Charlotte, NC so i have 4G speeds...
Sprint Charges the same for 4G/3G service as they do for 3G only service, so instead of the Verizon MiFI get the Sprint Overdrive even if 4G isn't in your city.and when it becomes available, or you travel to a 4G city you can have access to it...
And according to this article here: http://bit.ly/bsp5Z5
Clearwire(the company building Sprint's 4G network) has a lot of capacity, and room to grow!]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/There is no cap for 4G service... I use Sprint's 4G service as my internet service provider, and love it.... i regularly use 15 gigs per month( i stream a lot of content on my roku)....
Sprint also charges the same price per month for 4G/3G service as 3G only service, so one should get the Sprint Overdrive, instead of the Sprint/Verizon MiFi so that if you go to a place that has 4G service you can have access to it, or when 4G comes to your city...
Also, Clearwire has plenty of capicity and room to grow(according to this article:http://bit.ly/bsp5Z5) Clearwire is the company building Sprint's 4G network...
]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 4:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Not sure about your math there. You have the same data plan costs and restrictions either way, it's just a matter of whether the savings from buying the wifi version is more or less than he cost of the Overdrive. Even if it comes out around equal, with the Overdrive you have the flexibility to 4G enable any (and multiple) wifi devices.]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 4:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/actually your wrong , 4g network access is unlimited.
And it is capped on 3g network, industry standard of 5 gb a month.
And it is industry standard of 60 a month, (other carriers only have 3g is the only difference)]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
Stevymacjr made a good correction, the 4G is unlimited unlike their 3G cap of 5GB. However, with the limited access of 4G this isn't a solution for most of AT&T's coverage area.

What I forgot to mention though is this'll also lock you into a 2 year contract though in many usage scenarios not as debilitating as a cell-phone contract. ]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
There's more to say but it's starting to getting off topic, especially from my original post. ]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 5:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/sure but hows the battery life like on the Overdrive?
Can I have it running ALL day long with multiple devices accessing it quite often?]]>Mar 21st 2010 5:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
wow, they charge you for it? is that why they're advertising?


*baffled...]]>Mar 21st 2010 5:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
then this device isn't for you... it's for mobile people that has multiple devices capable of wifi. why are you comparing the $30 ipad only plan to $60... at&t provides a usb 3g device to connect to your laptop and that's $60/month. For people that live in a 4g area it can be there @ home internet access as well if they don't need a lot of bandwidth.

now if you only used an IPAD then i can see your point.]]>Mar 21st 2010 7:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/as much as i hate him i cannot help but feel sorry for him]]>Mar 21st 2010 8:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
jailbroken 3gs + cydia + mywi = 2280 kilobits sec for FREE ]]>Mar 21st 2010 9:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/ Its a good idea if you're using the data card for something else then the iPhone/iPad etc.. If its being used as what its intent for mobile broadband laptops, etc.. Then this is a real good fringe benefit.]]>Mar 21st 2010 9:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
Actually, if you already have a Simply Everything phone with Sprint, adding the unlimited data for this device is significantly less expensive.

Just sayin.

CharlesJR]]>Mar 21st 2010 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
Stop spamming your damn bit.ly website. It's the same blog that you always spam.

The person behind you just creates a new person and each time posts the bit.ly link. Get a life and quit spamming.]]>Mar 21st 2010 11:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 1:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
I apologize.

SPRINT has plans called Simply Everything. For one line, its $99. Every other line after that is $89. You can add another DATA ONLY line to those plans for around $50. I have two MIFI's using this option. I also use a Palm Pre and just haven't wanted to mess around with the side loading the "non approved" tethering program you can get for it.

My bad. Sorry for the confusion.

CharlesJR]]>Mar 21st 2010 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 2:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
I haven't noticed any data restri]]>Mar 21st 2010 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
Sprint plans tend to cost $30 less than comparable AT&T plans since AT&T plans don't include the data and texting. By switching your phone plan over to Sprint you also knock an additional $10 off the monthly cost of an Overdrive MiFi data plan. So now it's really only $20 extra monthly to get those 4G speeds for your iPad and iPod Touch and three other WiFi devices. Pretty sweet Sprint deal when you compare it to a small $15 bucket or $30 unlimited bucket of AT&T 3G data that is only good for use on your iPad. Sprint really is the best deal in wireless.]]>Mar 21st 2010 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
There's a reason AT&T makes it so hard to find their pricing on their website. Because they want to hide it.]]>Mar 21st 2010 6:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
Really? America gets screwed on phone plans.]]>Mar 21st 2010 9:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://bit.ly/wimax-clear-impressions]]>Mar 22nd 2010 12:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
How is the ping on 4G? I'm thinking about dumping my landline and going all wireless when 4G hits here in May.]]>Mar 22nd 2010 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 22nd 2010 9:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 22nd 2010 9:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 22nd 2010 9:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 23rd 2010 4:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 3:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
WiMax dead? LTE isn't even alive yet. I'm not going to argue merits, but only one of them is even available right now, and it's not LTE.]]>Mar 21st 2010 3:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 5:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
meanwhile WiMAX is alive and well covering nearly 1 billion people.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/02/17/wimax-growth-in-the-us-lags-worldwide-growth-explodes/]]>Mar 21st 2010 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
Go here to help: http://www.broadband.gov/

Speed test to better broadband in the USA.]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 4:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/
Lolz.. I didn't notice that at first. haha!]]>Mar 21st 2010 4:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 8:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 6:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 27th 2010 12:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 4:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/21/new-sprint-ad-shows-iphone-using-wimax-via-overdrive/Mar 21st 2010 7:59AM