Cricket Broadband plan

[David Goines]

I just now noticed that Cricket has unlimited wireless internet for $40/month with no contract. Does anyone have some experience with this? How is the coverage in OK/KS and how does it compare to Alltell? Can you use an external antenna with the USB card like other data cards?
Also, about the Alltel/Verizon switch, does anyone know if Verizon will change to offer Alltel's unlimited plan? I noticed that Verizon only has 250mb and 5gb plans. I would think that Verizon would realize how many people like Alltel's unlimited data. Thanks for everyone's input!
Also, this is my first post on here! Hello everyone!!

 

[Jeff Snyder]

HERE is a link to the broadband / 3G data coverage map for the southern/central Plains... Doesn't sound like you get coverage on any slower data networks, so I'd say it's not really feasible for chasers. Quite limited in terms of coverage (which is probably why / how they offer it so cheap).

I can't help but note that despite their claims of "unlimited data", they do say that they can drop your bandwidth rates after exceeding 5 GB/mo. At least it doesn't sound like they actually cap your useage, but they probably drop your speed to glacial pace once you exceed that point.

 

[David Goines]

Ah wow I never could find a coverage map. So yeah I'm guessing there's not an EVDO coverage outside of 3G. Pretty ridiculous about the "unlimited" thing. I've never had any experience with Cricket so I wasn't sure. I searched for reviews and didn't see alot of positive things so I figured it wasn't as good as it sounded. I rather spend $20 more for something reliable.
Now, does ANYONE know about the Alltel/Verizon change?

 

[David Goines]

Sorry Mods. If you could, move this to the "Equipment" boards.
Again, I'm still a newbie.