EVDO Success Forum, Read Me Before Posting

Michael

Most technical forums are used to get help to a specific problem OR issue that you may be having with a product that you are using. Users that are experiencing problems will usually post the topic. The fact is, people that are happily using EVDO without ANY problems, are (usually) never heard.

Until Now...

We want to have a forum on EVDOforums, where you can post your success stories for new EVDO users to read. Don't let them think because there is a lot of traffic up here, that everyone is having problems. Based on our experiences, probably 95% of EVDO users are using their devices and are extremely happy!

Rules for posting:

1) Post only success stories (if you have an issue/problem, post to one of the other forums).

2) Normal EVDOforums Rules apply for your post.

3) If you got your gear from 3Gstore.com, OK to mention that Smile

4) Do not post negative posts to someones positive posts (they will be deleted).

The purpose on this new forum, is to share all success stories with new users, who are investigating EVDO. All the other forums up here are for all other topics.

If you have a unique use for EVDO, be sure to post your story.
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gypsyjohn

You guys went far beyond what I call "the call of duty" helping me get the correct equipment with the firmware already loaded in my Cradlepoint MBR1000--so I could use it on my iMac, HP Photosmart C7280 printer and old PC desktop. (E-mail support was superb too).

THANKS, Alex for all your help. I'm as happy as a clam. This router does
everything that I wanted it too and more. I love it even more than a
Linksys "N" that I used to have. I'm glad I didn't wait around for
the Kyocera KR2 that everyone was telling me that I should.

The adapter pigtails work perfectly too. I may have to order an
extension cable from you, if I can't locate the one I have somewhere
stowed away in a cable box. That little pigtail allows me to use my
Wilson Truckers cell antenna and raised the signal quality from a
questionable 3 to a solid 4.

Thanks again for all your help in getting me what I needed. You guys
are worth your weight in GOLD. Razz

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xchpstang · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

I was forced back to EVDO after having 10Meg cable Internet. This happened because the house I moved into was never wired for cable so I was looking at a sizeable amount to run cable TV/Internet to my house. I opted for EVDO with Sprint since my new house is about three fourths of a mile from their cellsite. The drop in speed was not as painful as I thought during average activities such as browsing, video, and music streaming. Sure downloads take longer but it's OK. So far Sprint's Rev A network at home and along the west coast has been awesome. Traveling from San Diego to Seattle on the I-5 corridor I had continous solid Rev A coverage with only pockets of 1XRTT in Southern Oregon.

Since I bought a Nokia N810 tablet I bought a PHS300 router for running off of Wifi. That has been a purchase worth every penny as the performance on it has far exceeded my expectations. It's amazing how the performance actually increased when running the connection over the router's Wifi.

The only time I did need some assistance from 3G store Torrey was very courteous and knowledgeable and quickly guided me through settings on my router.

jpawcz · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: Success!

I live in a rural area where cable or DSL is not available. Most people around here have dial up service and a few have satellite internet. We had purchased new cell phones and a Sierra Wireless 595U Aircard. The new service was better than dial up but our reception was not very good, sometimes leading to dropped connections. While surfing the web I found the EVDOinfo site and purchased the omnidirectional external antenna from the 3GStore. Once connected our reception was improved dramatically. The wife and I however had to share our connection by sharing the Aircard. So then I purchased a MBR 1000 router from the 3GStore, I am now connected by ethernet on my desktop and the wife has a wireless connection for her laptop. This is the first time I set up a network like this and everything is working great! Thank you EVDOinfo and 3GStore for finally allowing us to have broadband. Your service is exceptional! Keep up the good work! Very Happy

Jason_KJ4AQT · EVDO Newbie Joined: 16 Mar 2009 Posts: 1

Hello,

This is my first post so I thought this might be the appropriate place,

I am an OTR (Over The Road) Truck Driver, and after researching and using various internet cards I decided to go with Verizon, this has turned out to be a very good decision, I have been able to use the internet virtually everywhere in the US.

I am also a Skywarn Storm Spotter and to have access to the internet to retrieve weather data is essential, and Verizon hasn't let me down yet.

My Wife and I bothe have Laptops and we have to share the card, however i fixed that today by finding a Brand New CradlePoint PHS300 for $69.95, I think i got a good deal.

anyway the PHS300 is mounted on the wall of my tractor and is performing well.

2425 kb/s Down 556 Kb/s Up

EVDO Does the Job and Does it well.

peplins8 · Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:33 pm Post subject:

I've had my Sierra Wireless 595U through Verizon for probably just over a year now. I live in a rural area w/o any cable/DSL - I am in Verizon's Rev A network area. My wife and I both have laptops and we were sharing the device. We were getting approx 500-700kbps download and maybe 200-300 upload with mid 100 pings on approx -92 to -100dbi. I recently purchased a CradlePoint CTR 350 thru 3Gstore and have been very pleased. Very easy to set up and create a simple home network where we can share files/printers/etc between all computers. Also, now I can place the USB modem at the right location in the house to get closer to 1.1Mbps and 500-600 upload and about -86dbi. Most importantly, I've been able to connect and successfully play Xbox Live, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo Wii online (though not all at the same time). I can play Call of Duty on Xbox with little lag most of the time (every once in awhile I'll run into too much lag). I'm located in Michigan's Thumb region. Next I want to figure out where my towers are and figure out the best antenna to get for my situation and hopefully to maximize my signal.

vik1066 · EVDO Newbie Joined: 07 Dec 2009 Posts: 5

Some success stories posted here but there is no such type of moment happened to me yet but when it will be happened i will surely discuss it here.

Winter_Harbor_Oyster · Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2009 2:34 am Post subject:

You must have misread the original post.

jamnw · EVDO Fledgling Joined: 09 Sep 2009 Posts: 17 Location: tn

Switched from ISDN to Verizon Wireless. Overall it's much better than ISDN, actually more stable than my ISDN ever was.

Right now my main success story is 3G Store personnel. They have been very honest and helpful. Some places will sell you anything whether you need it or not, but from my experience, NOT these people.
They listen to your issues, and make recommendations based on what seems to be very good experience. And, if they think you need something other than what they carry, they'll tell you.