12-06-2009, 07:38 AM
Thanks for the tip. I just tried the Mobi dealer at Malama Market in Pahoa (Paradise Business Center I believe it's called) and they have a special USB-dongle which they lend for 24 hours in exchange for $100 cash (refundable) and a copy of your ID and a phone number.
Unfortunately it didn't work for me (lower HPP, near Makuu), the signal was only one bar, which is a pity as they're only $29 a month (after you pay $99 for the device and $35 activation fee) and most importantly no contract. Looks like I'll have to try Verizon, at a hefty $60 a month and minimum a year contract. If anyone knows a better option, please say so. We can't get DSL or cable here. We can get AWS but they charge $500 just to get started.
But, anyone else thinking of getting mobile internet, call Paradise Business Center at 965-1111 to see if the loan dongle is available.
Unfortunately it didn't work for me (lower HPP, near Makuu), the signal was only one bar, which is a pity as they're only $29 a month (after you pay $99 for the device and $35 activation fee) and most importantly no contract. Looks like I'll have to try Verizon, at a hefty $60 a month and minimum a year contract. If anyone knows a better option, please say so. We can't get DSL or cable here. We can get AWS but they charge $500 just to get started.
But, anyone else thinking of getting mobile internet, call Paradise Business Center at 965-1111 to see if the loan dongle is available.