Anyone using 4G broadband? Update: Yep, it's fast!

[021411]

I just signed on with Clear (brand) 4G broadband internet service. It's month-to-month for $40 so I can cancel any time if it's crap.
I'm currently using a Sprint 3G card and it's okay but could be better. I'm giving 4G a whirl.

With that said, anyone using it? Houston JUST got 4G so it's hard to get opinions.

[5pins]

Have you tested your speed?

[021411]

Have you tested your speed?

Yep. Its pretty slow. Streaming vids are a pain.

[5pins]

Go to www.speedtest.net and run a test. I’m curious what it is.

[021411]

2 consecutive tests with the first server which is 150 miles away..
DL: 1.77 mb/s
UL: 0.31 mb/s

DL: 0.80 mb/s
UL: 0.30 mb/s

Server #2 is also about 150 miles away..
DL: 0.76 mb/s
UL: 0.22 mb/s

The above is with my Sprint 3G card. Yeah... Pathetic but manageable.

Below is a test using my AT&T DSL (WiFi signal).

DL: 5.35 mb/s
UL: 0.64 mb/s


The 4G stuff shipped overnight and I should have it in my hands some time tomorrow. I'll update with new numbers.

[CyberM4]

LOL They call that 4G. Heck it's still 3.5. No 4G speeds there.

[021411]

LOL They call that 4G. Heck it's still 3.5. No 4G speeds there.

No, that IS 3G.. I don't get my 4G until tomorrow. 5pins wanted to know my 3G speed..

[Don Glock]

i read in PC world, it's more like 3.2G lol

[021411]

Holy shit! 4G speeds? I think so.

I just ran a test on the 4G setup with the same server 150 miles away.

DL: 15.38 mb/s
UL: 0.45 mb/s

I think we have a winner.

[5pins]

Wow that is fast.

[021411]

No doubt. I'm pretty impressed with the performance for something that is "over the air".
I just did another random test and it showed 9.42 DL and 0.95 UL. Still a significant different even over my digital subscriber line.

[Ak44]

Wow that's pretty quick! I'm running FIOS and its clocking at 9.61mbps download and 1.58mbps upload.