Re: [tlug] WiMax for mobile internet?

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

2013/1/25 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

Does au have any restrictions regarding tethering and data plans?

Ian Barwick