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For some reason testmy doesn't seem to be reporting accurate EVDO speeds, because I have seen others have the same results as you. That [this.site.has.been.blocked.for.spamming] should be fairly accurate though.

How is your signal? If you don't have just have an "ok" signal then that could be causing your slower speeds. If this is the case a simple antenna that will hook up to the card will probably get you up to about 1-1.2mb. Your speeds are not normal though. EVDO is usually 1mb+.

There is a way to check it, but since I don't have one yet I haven't had time to tinker and figure it out. I am sure the guys at these forums --> www.evdoforums.com could tell you. From the looks of your speed though I would be willing to bet it is just a matter of your signal is not high enough. Those forums also sell antennas so you should be able to get fixed up there.

Yeah, I will certainly check it out. Part of the problem is I do not want to outlay $$ on a 30 day trial thing. If it would be better if there were a way to fashion a way to fully check it out before hand, that was the reason for it in the first place. The 30 day trial.
 

They did say something about settling in. But I had some issues earlier, in ffact I am on sat right now. Because of it.

First, would it help to try hooking it to a cat 5 cable hooked to an antenae in the attic, I am in the basement. And the antenae cable is just the other side of this wall.

Also:
It does pull a page in faster, But actual D/L's are much slower. Much different.
 

By the way, it is a TV antenae

No, no, no, you need to use a specific antenna with the right connector and not your home remedy or did you get the USB with no external connector? If you know someone with a Sprint phone have them come over and see what they get for a signal.

Wish I could rent or borrow one. To make sure. I hate to put out over $50 just to make sure on what may not stay here that long if it does not work that well.

And staying with them is another 2 year contract. So I am wringing my hands on this one. I was hoping to hook up, try it for 30 days and know at just that.