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Old 01-04-2011, 09:28 PM   #1
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Gaming and 4G Sprint/Verizon?

Hello guys. I'm in the Army and we are currently moving to a new barracks. However, it is unclear when we might be able to get our cable broadband internet installed.

I was wondering if going with Sprint or Verizon 4G mobile notebook internet could handle online gaming with such games as Battlefield 2, COD MW2, ect?

If not is there another option I might have?

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Old 01-05-2011, 05:05 PM   #2
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You don't want to do that :

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PCMag.com found that the 5-gigabyte monthly data allowance on Verizon's least-expensive ($50) monthly plan for 4G could be exhausted in a mere 32 minutes at max speeds in its tests. Overage charges fetch $10 a gigabyte. Bummer!

Verizon 4G network zips, but all that data will cost you - USATODAY.com

For now Sprint is said to be "unlimited".
Since you're in their coverage area (check coverage map here : 4G WiMAX - Sprint ADP)

but don't be surprised if you find that it's not "unlimited".
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Old 01-05-2011, 10:31 PM   #3
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