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Typically, there are two ways of getting online when you are traveling: either rely upon Wi-Fi hotspots where you can find them, or pay for a mobile broadband cellular card.  However, mobile broadband cards are very expensive when you do a pay-as-you go plan.  With these pay-as-you-go options, you pay based on the amount of kilobits you use, which can add up very quickly, causing your pocketbook to become rather thin.

A new option has emerged called RovAir.  This service provides users mobile aircards, data cards, and EV-DO card without an extended contract or service agreement.  RovAir has cards from AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless available.  Simply rent the mobile broadband card by the day when you need it.  The costs start at $5.95 per day with a three day minimum.

Note: Be sure to research the area you’re traveling to.  For example, some metropolitan areas are better served by AT&T where others might have broader network access with Verizon Wireless.  Look at each service provider’s coverage map for more information.

Last week, AT&T Mobility announced a major expansion of their 3G broadband mobile network (as covered by Om). In summary, they are planning on expanding their 3G network to 80 new cities, are going to a technology called HSUPA this year, and are looking at Long-Term Evolution (LTE) in long term planning for their wireless network.To sort out all this alphabet soup, lets take it one point at a time… Read the rest of this entry »