Web Worker Daily

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.

This Verizon Wireless morning announced a new pricing plan for customers.  Dubbed “E-mail and Web for Smartphone,” the new package is priced at $29.99. Verizon has aimed this data plan at those who are looking for unlimited e-mail and Internet Browsing.

E-mail and Web for Smartphone is different than Verizon’s previous data plan because it doesn’t include access to enterprise e-mail systems such as Microsoft Exchange.  To use this plan, you must have a Verizon Wireless SMT5800, Verizon Wireless XV6800, or a Motorola Q9M.

I have long thought wireless carriers’ data access plans are way too expensive, this new price is more in the realm of a reasonable offering.