Re: [tlug] WiMax for mobile internet?

[Ian Lawrence Barwick <barwick@example.com>]

2013/1/23 Pier Fumagalli <pier@example.com>:
> On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Ian Lawrence Barwick <barwick@example.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all
>>
>> I'm looking at upgrading my ca. 2009-era Emobile USB dongle to WiMax.
>>
>> Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) with this?
>>
>> I'm planning to get a portable wifi version, so presumably Linux
>> compatibility will not be an issue.
>>
>> My main concern is coverage - Emobile has been very reliable even out
>> in the sticks, how does WiMax measure up?
>>
>> Thanks for any comment
>
>
> At the office we have people with both LTE (EMobile/Softbank) and WiMax.
> Coverage is definitely better on LTE, especially because it drops down to 3G
> when faster connectivity is not available. WiMax is spotty, still,
> unfortunately.

Good to know, thanks.

> I'd recommend an EMobile LTE, works great and it's really fast.

I'll look into it. My ISP (Asahinet) had a special offer on Wimax,
hence my initial
interest. I see they are also offering LTE from NTT/Docomo, does anyone have
any experience with that?

Ian Barwick