Switching jobs meant turning in my 3G data modem. I didn’t use it much, but it saved the day on more than one occasion. For now, my iPhone manages to fill in, if Wi-Fi or guest networks aren’t available. Besides, Apple and AT&T are promising that tethering will eventually be allowed. So, I can afford to be patient.

That was until I found tethering my iPhone was going to cost me an additional $55 US per month. That’s on top of the existing $30 US data charge from AT&T. Heck, the pricing isn’t any different from regular 3G data modem plans. Not the kind of expenses I’m willing to pay for the next 24 months.

Broadband2Go

I resigned myself to wait until AT&T allowed tethering. At least that way, I didn’t have to buy another 3G data modem. Then a friend mentioned something about pay as you go mobile broadband plans. That sounded interesting.

I was surprised at the number of available plans. I managed to narrow the choices down to Verizon and Virgin Mobile. Finally deciding on Virgin Mobile’s Broadband2Go due to lower prices. I bought my Broadband2Go data modem for $99 US.

If you do the math, pay as you go plans are more expensive per MB when compared to contract plans. But, for people with other Internet access options and only the occasional need, services like Broadband2Go are a valuable option.

Virgin Mobile
Verizon