Mobile Hotspot - Best Ones Out There?

[Socalgal]

Trying to find the latest info for purchasing the most reliable, fastest speed, best coverage in mobile hotspots to which 4-5 people can connect. Cost is not really an option. Any suggestions??

Thanks!

[ScottW]

HTC evo does hot spot.

Also I think the new ipad is supposed to do it.

You need it from a cellphone/EVDO/3G/4G connection right? Sprint offers some devices that hot spot tho reviews are sketchy.

[Socalgal]

Thanks Scott.. anyone have any thoughts about MiFi?

[GroundZero3]

the iPad doesnt have the ability to be a hotspot.

Ive played with the Sprint one and it pretty much did what I wanted it to do. Of course any of devices you get will be limited by the coverage in the area you are (Ie MD it worked great, on the road to Del Rio Texas it didnt work at all while driving )

The other thing is you have to be mindful of the more users you connect the slower its gonna be for everyone else!

[Socalgal]

Thanks GZ

some preliminary findings -

Virgin (Sprint) - Mifi 2200 device costs $149 at BestBuy, $40/month, coverage unknown at the moment.

Verizon - 2yr contract, $50 for device, $60/month, cover probably best in the West.

ATT

[Socalgal]

Some reviews:

Verizon MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot - good reviews

Verizon MiFi 2200 | Maximum PC

MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot (Verizon Wireless)- Review of the MiFi 2200 (Verizon Wireless)

Verizon Wireless MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot Review - Cell phone and smart phone accessories - CNET Reviews

Virgin has no contract but disabled the wired USB option on their MiFi (?); sketchy reviews

MiFi 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot | Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 Review

Review: Virgin Mobile MiFi 2200 and $40 unlimited 3G Broadband2Go plan | Gadling.com

Sprint - cons: battery life (?)

Sprint Overdrive 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot: Take Your Wi-Fi With You: Business Collaboration News «

Sprint - MiFi 2200 by Novatel Wireless customer reviews - product reviews - read top consumer ratings

Amazon.com: Novatel MiFi 2200 Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot Modem (Sprint): Cell Phones & Accessories: Reviews, Prices & more

Any thoughts on MiFi 2372?