Onxo had said this was coming because it made sense and if you live in Britain, such deals has already been available for a while now.
Now, this isn't cheap. It's a hefty amount over the lifetime of the contract. However, this is not meant for the average mobile warrior like you or me. However for someone like Dave the Mobile Warrior who works in a professional web and programming development and needs access at any time and any where, it makes sense. Again, it's for folks who need it.
But I'll make another prediction. This rate will come down over time in 2009. We don't have a lot of these types of bundles at this time. Look for the other wireless providers in the US to follow in 2009. Even look for additional tethering rates. Then look for these rates to be challenged as WiMax become more ubiquitous (Sprint, I live in CA - waiting for you still).
It's going to be an exciting 2009. Beyond that, how we'll just have to wait and see. But I would not be surprised see these netbooks offered for free. So, with AWS-3 and white spaces potentially coming online in 2010, things are looking up for mobile users.
Source: Engadget
Note: Now, if ATT would just get up and offer the new Macbooks, I'll totally sign up.
Related Onxo Posts:
- Another company offers netbooks with 3G access (this time in India)
- EEE PC offered with 3G in Euro zone
- 3G Modem Growth Set To Explode
- Should Apple offer wireless access option to Macbooks?
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