Is Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go Package Worth Buying?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the performance and value of the Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go package, focusing on connection speeds experienced by users. Participants share personal experiences and opinions regarding the service's reliability and speed, with some referencing past experiences with similar services.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Personal experience

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report very low connection speeds, specifically mentioning 15kb/s as a current experience.
  • Others argue that connection speeds can vary significantly based on numerous factors, suggesting that one person's experience does not reflect the service's overall performance.
  • A participant shares a past experience with a different broadband provider, highlighting similar issues with speed and suggesting that problems may be related to specific towers rather than the service as a whole.
  • There is a reiteration of the low speed claim, with a participant asserting that such performance does not justify a positive recommendation for the package.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the value of the Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go package, with some firmly advising against it based on personal experiences, while others suggest that individual experiences may not be representative of the service's overall quality.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge that connection speeds can be influenced by various external factors, including the specific tower being used, but do not resolve the implications of these factors on the overall service quality.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering the Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go package or those interested in user experiences with mobile broadband services.

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Don't buy the Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go package. Right now I'm getting a connection speed of 15kb/s with it.
 
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You do realize that speed depends on the connection which can vary due to a large number of scenarios. Just because you aren't getting a high speed does not mean someone else will not get a higher speed.
 
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But come on, you have to admit this is terrible.
 
Fusiontron said:
But come on, you have to admit this is terrible.
I had a Sprint broadband card and I was getting 19kbps, the techs were so embarrassed, it was a problem with the tower I was connected to and Sprint was too cheap to upgrade it, of course people connecting to other towers were reporting excellent speeds. Sprint did send me a free Airrave femtocell and waived the monthly fee to boot.
 
Fusiontron said:
Don't buy the Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go package. Right now I'm getting a connection speed of 15kb/s with it.

That doesn't warrant such a conclusion.
 

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