An 802.11 Router For 3G Internet Service

An anonymous reader writes "Possio AB has launched a Linux-based wireless access point that allows users to connect to the Internet through 3G (third-generation) mobile telephone networks, which carry Internet data at broadband speeds. According to the Swedish company, which has filed for a patent on local-to-cellular routers, the PX30 can bring broadband wireless Internet service to small sites such as cafes, temporary hotspots such as building and event sites, mobile hot-spots such as buses and limos, and hot-spots in locations without a wired backhaul alternative. It can also be used, Possio says, by mobile-only carriers wishing to offer broadband Internet service, and in data acquisition and remote management applications such as M2M (machine-to-machine) applications."

Comments

Would be nice if these were useful around Japan

[timecop]

But it isn't gonna happen.
Since every existing 3G network (kddi, docomo's foma) are billed per packet/per second for each connection.

While Verizon is charging something like $90 a month for unlimited 1xEVDO in south california.

How's the situation with 3G data in Europe?
Is it all flat-rate as well?

Re:Would be nice if these were useful around Japan

[Anonymous Coward]

Verizon is $80 for unlimited, and it has been NATIONWIDE for over 18 months.

I have spent the past 3 years traveling the United States in a RV with my wife. We are on Verizon 24 horus a day at least 20 days a month... the other 10 das a month we use WiFi.

Sprint has similar pricing ($80/month), but they require a PCMCIA card and their network is not as reliable.

Verizon is more flexible, they allow you to use a phone or PCMCIA card (Kyocera 2235 telephone car kit has a rs232 port capable of 230Kbps, works with OpenBSD/Linux/MacOSX/Win/etc.).

Sprint's 3G network not fully functional yet

[dethl]

Kinda hard to surf the net at the speeds mentioned in the article when carriers like Sprint haven't made 3G fully functional. I am still only able browse the web at a mere 5k or so, 10k bursts if I'm lucky.

Seattle company has similar product

[eggboard]

Possio was certainly first, but a company formed by ex-Monet Mobile (Burst) folks, including its founder, has a similar item in the U.S. called the Junxion Box. I wrote the first feature about it for The Seattle Times a few weeks ago. The Junxion Box can use 2G, 2.5G, and 3G cellular data networks. Junxion's technology allows interchangeable cell data PC cards from normal subscriptions -- its sort of generic hardware with simple drivers.

Verizon Wireless 3G data stupidity

[Anonymous Coward]

Verizon Wireless actually has a pretty good countrywide data setup (upto 150kbps), and will be deployin EVDO later this year (max 3mbps, typical 500kbps). The really funny thing is that their terms of service don't actually allow you to use it!

Unlimited NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess: NationalAccess and BroadbandAccess data sessions may be used with wireless devices for the following purposes: (i) Internet browsing; (ii) e-mail; and (iii) intranet access (including access to corporate intranets, e-mail and individual productivity applications such as customer relationship management, sales force and field service automation). Unlimited NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess is for individual use only and not for resale. Unlimited NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess cannot be used (1) for uploading, downloading or streaming of movies, music or games, (2) with server devices or with host computer applications, including, without limitation, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, telemetry applications, automated functions or any other machine-to-machine applications, (3) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. NationalAccess and BroadbandAccess data sessions automatically terminate after two hours of inactivity unless used with a Mobile IP-capable device. We reserve the right to deny or terminate service, without notice, to anyone who uses NationalAccess or BroadbandAccess in any manner prohibited above or whose usage adversely impacts our network or service levels. We also reserve the right to terminate service upon expiration of Customer Agreement term. BroadbandAccess kilobyte usage may not appear on your bill.

So don't use Windows update or virus definition updates (that would be an automated function). You can't use chat or newsgroups (not listed in i, ii or iii). Actually you can't use it all since "machine to machine applications" are prohibited which is pretty much what TCP/IP does. And you have to have a seperate working Internet connection anyway since you can't use this as a substitute (or a backup).