[Computer Corner]

Originally Posted by glwcww

Anyone using the Verizon 4G Mobile Hot Spot for internet access in TV? Still trying to decide about Comcast vs Verizon vs ???? I realize I'm probably making this more complicated than I need to...it's just that there are so many options to consider. We head to our new home in a couple of weeks in TV and want to be able to access the "outside world"!

A couple of things to keep in mind before making your decision:

• In today's world, of home internet use 4GB is not a lot of data provision. So you need to ask yourself, HOW will you use your internet? Will you be streaming movies, music, and the like? If so, 4GB might not last you long. Then you will faced with overage charges, or worst 'throttling' down to 3g speeds.
• Also keep in mind, 4g is not readily available in most areas in Florida, including the Villages, which means you will be attempting to access the internet on a 3g network. Once again, you need to ask yourself; HOW will you be using the internet. If you are going to be doing anything more than email, and a youtube clip here and there, hotspot may not be right for you. And unfortunately, there is no real way to test the connection speed until after you have purchasd your device and attempted to use it at your home. :-(
• Another thing to think about is; will you be paying for TV, and/or phone at your home anyways? If the answer is yes, the cost of bundling in a data plan is negligable, especially in light of the previous two points.

Overall, I would go with a local company.. I personally use Century Link at my home and Comcast at my business.. There are two important things to remember with either of these companies is;

• Don't get the most basic plan. I find that the best bang for your buck is the next step above their basic speeds. Anything more than that is overkill for a home, and anything less, will leave you frustrated with your internet.
• Get everything in writing! They are huge companies and you are just a number, so, when you set up your plan with them, get the details and the pricing in writing.. Tell them you want to know exactly what your monthly bill will be. I had to switch from Comcast because of the unreliability in our monthly bill at home, and poor customer service. We have been more than pleased with our embarq internet at home!

Hope that helps your decision! Good luck in your move to the area, and (shameless plug)if you need any help setting up your gizmos, give us a ring, we're right down the road!