‘Course, that sort of convenience will cost you. Verizon’s “BroadbandAccess” service data plan is $60/month. That’s on top of your cell phone bill. If you sign a two-year data plan agreement, though, they’re likely to throw in the UM 150 for free (it lists for $79.99, but we all know there are online rebates a plenty), and Verizon is pretty good about letting you upgrade devices along the way.
The USB port on my MacBook, like so many laptops, is on the left hand side, so it’s been a little bit of an adjustment to have the UM 150 sticking up rather clunkily by my left hand. I found myself wanting to instinctively swat at the thing like it was a black bug. But the satisfaction of having plenty-fast Internet access anywhere I want anytime I want overrides all aesthetic gripes. This little modem is progress. yy
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