Thinking of getting the M1 3G Broadband.
Anyone has any experiences? I am intereted to learn about connectivity stability, coverages, speed (I am looking at the 384K download/upload speed plan), and any complaints?
Thanks.
Personal opinion:
- Wireless@SG. I know it sounds cheesy, esp with the limited coverage area. But IMHO, unless u frequently require constant internet access out of the coverage area provided by Wireless@SG, there's no point in applying for it.
- Pretty low speeds compared to my MOL6000. I'd tested my friend's one (he got the most expensive plan. The $69 plan).
- As someone said, the data transfer limit's only limited to 2GB worth of data which render it useless for powersurfers.
- Its good for travels. I can just be in the middle of nowhere in Hokkaido, Africa or Alaska, pay for IDD charges (it ain't cheap) and get internet connection. But I assume u've got internet access at ur home in the States, so its moot. I suppose there are more wireless coverage in the States?
- 'Mooching'. The new legal buzzword, for people who 'hack' into other ppl's wireless access. There's always the illegal way out of getting temporary internet access simply by turning on ur wireless card at any place and scanning for an unsecured network. But the laws of karma begets. U use ppl's wireless access illegally, they can simply capture all ur email passwords, access to ur shared drives, see all ur credit card numbers, etc, etc. So its up to u to see if this karmic return is actually worth it. ;p
- Its probably meant as a mobile internet solution and not a solution for desktop computers (where u'll have ur regular cheaper & faster plans by Singnet, PacNet and Starhub).