[GSixZero]

Thinking about upgrading to the NEW iPad, and thinking about getting the 3g/4g/whatever model.

My phone is on TMobile, so I don't have an easy go-to. How should I decide between the two or if I should get a prepaid mobile hotspot (MiFi, etc)

[mduell]

For $15/mo you can probably* make your Tmo device a mobile hotspot.

* I know Android and Blackberry are supported, I don't know about other devices.

[osiris24x]

I'm down in Portland, Oregon and around here Clear Wireless is the best bet. It's cheap, flat rate, with unlimited data and plenty of speed for my use. I use the USB modem dongle with my MacBook (no drivers or software required under Lion OS), but they also have a "MiFi" style wireless router that any device can connect to.

My AT&T data service (don't have it anymore) had equally impressive speeds, but data caps. My Verizon iPhone 4S has terrible speed and a data cap.

Just my two cents.

[andi*pandi]

Anyone try the virgin mobile mifi etc?

I don't want a set $/mo plan as 95% of the time I'm near wifi... but for those times I'd not having a pay as you go plan would be great.