Re: [tlug] WiMax for mobile internet?

[Edward Middleton <edward.middleton@example.com>]

On 01/23/2013 05:49 PM, Ian Lawrence Barwick wrote:
> 2013/1/23 Pier Fumagalli<pier@example.com>:
> > On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM, Ian Lawrence Barwick<barwick@example.com>
> > > 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?
> >
> > 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 have found my AU smartphone ISW11HT[1] to be a very good combination, 
WiMax where its available and 3G-1G everywhere else.  Works as a usb 
ethernet device and will charge while in use.  I have used it a few 
times to deploy security fixes while away from home.

Edward

1. http://www.au.kddi.com/seihin/archive/kishu_archive.html?id=isw11ht