[ANSS-netops] 4G Sierra Wireless modems

[Jonah Merritt]

Unlimited data with Verizon Wireless has dropped to $39.99/ month net on 
the new GSAFSS pricing schedule.
Also, I have just received word that there are some firmware issues with 
the new SW GX440 data modem. I just purchased one from our vendor and it 
will ship this coming Monday. I am told that a firmware update is on the 
way in the next couple of weeks to fix come critical bugs. I'll test it 
in our shop and report back in the coming weeks.

Regards,

Jonah Merritt
U.S. Geological Survey
National Strong Motion Project
345 Middlefield Rd. MS-977
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)329-5696 (office)
(650)276-6579 (mobile)


On 3/2/12 2:00 PM, Jason De Cristofaro wrote:
> Verizon offers an unlimited 4G plan for Government accounts, the same as with 3G.  It's approx 43/month and works great in the metropolitan areas.
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> On Mar 2, 2012, at 1:55 PM, David S. Croker wrote:
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>> For what it's worth...
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>> In looking up some specs the other day on the Sierra Wireless RavenX modems I discovered that SW has finally come out with a 4G version of modem, named the AirLink GX440.  They claim it is "Certified on the Verizon Wireless LTE network and commercially available in Q1 2012" and in a "rugged" package.  I didn't make any further inquiries because we aren't looking for such bandwidth yet in a cellular modem (5-12Gbps), but I thought I'd let you all know.  I'm also not sure what sort of data plans are available from Verizon for 4G, but I am meeting with my rep next week so I'll get it from him then.  I know, what good am I?
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>> Dave
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