Comment Re:Tethering (Score 1) 313
Now the tethering thing would have value for me, if it would allow me to shut off the expensive DSL service to my home. Is that realistic? Who's your provider, and what kind of speed/reliability do you get?
Depends on the conditions, but I can usually get about 20Mbps. I'm on T-mobile, but I would not recommend using it for any serious surfing. For one thing, my phone gets hotter than a $2 pistol after about 20 minutes of tethering. Plus, I try not to abuse the ability. T-mo is the only provider that just doesn't care if people tether. I think if that were abused, they might change their tune.
Anyway, the service is reliable for me, I have excellent coverage. T-mo has spotty coverage in some areas, and along some rural highways, particularly in California. The latency can be pretty high, though.