Update on Alltel Internet Service
I finally purchased my Kyocera router and shut off satalite service. I couldn’t be happier. The alltell service using evdo is fast and dependable as advertised. Once again I can log into my office computer using a vpn and work as if I’m at my desk.
There are a couple of warnings for you if you are thinking of doing the same thing however. Even though I had tried the service and brought home a trial model there was confusion with the setup which took a couple of days to iron out. The reason it took that much time was that when I called alltel support they insisted my router model didn’t exist. I assured them it did and they referred me directly to kyocera who makes the router. The folks at Kyocera also insisted the router didn’t exist until I directed them to their own web page. They told me to call back during the day.
There is only one problem that remains to be ironed out which is that the router occasionally loses its connection to the cell tower and has to be rebooted, about once a day.
Other than this the service is great.
If you know anyone who needs a dish and a satalite modem for Wild Blue they can have mine, cheap!