mr. ed wrote:
I've been using the Straight Talk Portable Hotspot unit. So far, I've been pleased with it, but don't use it for major downloads or watching videos, because that sucks too much bandwidth. I mostly utilize free wi-fi, but reserve the portable hotspot for use only if the free wi-fi is intolerably slow, or when accessing more critical websites,such as online banking or bill paying.
We have used the Straight talk hotspot for the last 4 years. It has worked well in most places we have travelled. It cost $50 for 5 Gb. That lasts for 60 days but you can add more at any time if you run out. Smaller data cards are available as well.