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• Tethering a cell phone to a laptop...
  • Tethering costs extra (or just different) on top of the data plan.
  • Why not get a broadband USB stick that works with Sprint
    • confused
      • Sony may make the device... Sprint is NOT allowed to...
      • There are 2 systems that are widely used. GSM & CDMA
        • Less confused
          • If you go to the Rio Dulce.
            • That's practically free
              • Check into Brunos
                • Next winter! Brunos it is
                  • When you're done hop on a boat.
            • Your last sentence is referring to a VPN service
              • Yeah, I thought about that.
                • If it's a reputable service then it's MORE secure
                  • Only one I used was 'Hotspot Shield'
                    • free isn't free
          • $15/GB in Panama
        • Actually there is a third system emerging... 4G LTE
    • Coverage Issues
    • You can make it even more simple
  • What are the extra charges vs. buying another device and plan?
    • I have two cell phones and one Verizon 3G hotspot
      • Dan's advice is good
        • The Sprint Mifi maxes out at 12 GBs.
      • Some Wiki contract quotes...
        • texting is theft on the American public...
          • I have
            • Smoke comes out of my ears
            • I have a similar plan...
        • That's strange, but if I get a smart phone with an HDMI port...
          • Good question! But you're only displaying what the phone has received. It's not acting as a modem.