Clear or Netzero 4g?

swanysto

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Ok, I have to skype a family wedding in a couple weeks. The place is outside, and far enough from the building that running cat5 or anything would be very inconvenient and most likely wouldn't be allowed by the facility. So I have been looking at options. I can't tether from my phone, cause Sprint is working on the cell towers here, so the service has been very inconsistent for the past couple months.

My first thought was clear. I can get a USB devise and a month of service for about $100. That includes 3-6mb down, 1mb up, so roughly 3g speeds.

The other option I saw was netzero 4g. The site has a done a nice job of hiding their speeds, so I am unsure of what constitutes 4g for them. But a month of service and a usb device would cost me around $85.

Both maps show the area I will be in as having the service. Clear goes as far as showing me all the towers, two of which are within 3 miles and a third within 5. I looked at Verizon and Tmobile monthly, but both would cost me more cause of device prices.

Do any of you guys have experience with either of these? Would one be more reliable than the other? It has to last about 30-45 minutes(that's what she said).

Is there another option I am missing out on that would keep me at or below the $100 mark?

TIA
 

swanysto

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Well, I am guessing either no one has experience with either of these, or no one cares about my problem. Anyone think I might get a response in off topic? Is it legal, or am I breaking laws posting there.
 

Rottie

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I have a Clear M series and there is no 3G/4G in my area so I can't use Clear but I did test at public library the speed is awesome!! I have thought about Netzero Mobile hotspot but they do not offer unlimited data plan so I go with Clear when I move out.
 

ImDonly1

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You do realize that net zero 4g is just rebranded clear service? It is the same thing they just resell it. The only advantage of net zero is they seem to have lower prices for lower data tiers like the 250mb tier or wherever. But the GB and unlimited tiers are priced better through clear.

You have a WiMAX sprint phone? Also same service as clear.
 
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