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• 3G vs. 4G broadband data access on the water
  • The 4G device can't drop down to 3G?
    • The Verizon 4G LTE unit automatically takes the highest speede highest spp
      • Yes the 4GLTE device dropped the signal repeatedly
        • HIHO -
          • Error not in my computer
            • We have the Verizon 4G Mobile Hotspot - Samsung SCH-LC11
      • I have
        • Saw a story on the teevee about 4G/3G. Said the ratings of them are purely subjective at this time.
          • Arghhhhhhhh... Freaking marketing BS...
  • THANKS for the report...
  • The range of 4G is about the same, but coverage is still quite spotty.
    • Thanks Gene. Would be interested in what you fond out.
      • The 4G devices should drop to 3G service if that is all that is available...
        • It's a Verizon MiFi 4510L
          • is it working well elsewhere?
            • yes it is
              • I think that says it all... the problems you are having are due to limited coverage.
  • We used our new IPad3 in the boat for the past 3 months.
    • Intellicast HD looks good - will check it out
    • Check the weathertrack app