Posted by Roger_OH on 12/16/09 10:03pm
Msg #314695

Air Card alternative?

With air cards running about $60/month, I've heard of a possible alternative.

Apparently, you purchase the air card unit itself, but then you can get prepaid cards (at places like Best Buy) for $25 that allow you to process a determined amount of data through it.

Does anyone have any experience with these? I'm wondering how many average electronic signings you could get off the prepaid card?

Reply by Jessica Ward on 12/17/09 12:45am
Msg #314705

Depending on your wireless carrier, you may be able to tether for a wireless connection.

I use the internet mobile a LOT, though not usually for e-closings. (I've done some this way though)

I tether my laptop to my blackberry and get a super-fast 3G connection over Verizon. There's an additional charge per month ($12 or $15, I can't recall) and it's super-reliable.

This has been a lifesaver in a few different instances when mobile web just wasn't doing what I needed or while traveling. (no figuring out local dial-up numbers, etc).

Reply by Shelly_FL on 12/17/09 10:06am
Msg #314728

Tethering with Verizon is additional $30 in my area... n/m

Reply by Jim/AL on 12/17/09 10:26am
Msg #314731

Tethering with Verizon is not necessary with Blackberry

just purchase tetherberry. One time $50.00 charge, tether for free from then on. Free week trial available and the software works great.

Reply by MW/VA on 12/17/09 10:47am
Msg #314735

Re: Tethering with Verizon is not necessary with Blackberry

How's that working out, Jim?

Reply by Jim/AL on 12/17/09 10:54am
Msg #314739

Works great Marilyn, fast enough to watch streaming video,

easy to use. Plug phone up to laptop, click icon on PC and hit icon on blackberry and off you go. I love it and saving me $30 a month.

Reply by Virginia/PA on 12/17/09 2:30pm
Msg #314768

Re: Works great Marilyn, fast enough to watch streaming video,

Just to clarify. This means that you can do e-signings using a Blackberry (tethering) and have no air card or air card fees at all? Does Blackberry limit usage like an air card does or is the Blackberry unlimited for its monthly fees - which happen to be ?????

Just trying to do the savings math since I don't have either yet and would prefer going the least expensive way to start if possible.

Reply by Jim/AL on 12/17/09 6:23pm
Msg #314794

Virginia, if u have a Blackberry you are usually paying for

internet on the phone already (would not make sense to have PDA w/o internet). If you add tethering through Verizon it is $30 per month, if you purchase Tetherberry it costs $50 one time only. Tetherberry uses the phones internet to connect your laptop, using the Blackberry tethering with Verizon does the same thing, they just charge monthly to do it.

It makes sense...why pay more for what your phone is already doing for you. Verizon is charging $30 a month for nothing more than software and a cable...very unfair.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/17/09 7:21pm
Msg #314802

What happens if you get a call while "tethering"? n/m

Reply by Jim/AL on 12/17/09 11:07pm
Msg #314837

Janet, most people loose the internet when u answer

a call, some do not, but I and most do. Done with call, plug back up and you are surfing again.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/18/09 1:35am
Msg #314843

Thanks, Jim!

Kinda what I thought. I would think that could be a problem with an e-signing, unless one is willing to lose the potential business.

Reply by Jim/AL on 12/18/09 11:02am
Msg #314870

NP Janet, I would answer the call...always do. n/m

Reply by Jessica Ward on 12/17/09 10:58am
Msg #314740

Re: Tethering with Verizon is not necessary with Blackberry

Ohhhh Jim! You rock--I had no idea about this--will go find it now. Thanks!

Reply by Roger_OH on 12/18/09 2:13am
Msg #314845

But guys, what about those prepaid data cards? n/m