On Thu, 01 May 2008 07:04:38 -0700, Dave Rudisill <denali@alaska.net>
wrote:

>Take a look at 3GStore.com. They sell all the Verizon data devices and
>offer great pre- and post-sales support.
>
>I have a UM150 USB device, simply because it was free after rebate and
>works with an inexpensive WiFi router they sell. Even if you plan to use
>the data card with only one laptop, it's sure convenient to leave it
>plugged into a WiFi router rather than having it sticking out the side
>of the laptop, especially if you have a cable for an external antenna
>plugged into the USB device.
>
>If you travel, don't buy a device that doesn't have a provision for an
>external antenna. In our current location, we have excellent Verizon
>voice service, but I can't get a decent data signal without the antenna.
>I use a $20 mag-mount antenna stuck to a ceiling speaker in the motor
>home.

Thanks for the info...which router and which antenna?

Guess using the router makes some sense in that it could be put up
somewhere out of the way in the RV. Just didn't want to spend more than
I had to with taking on $60.00/mo.+ cost of the data plan. But I'll
take a look at it.

Brian