He reminds me of someone I used to work with who had a permanent black
cloud over his head (and could and would find fault with *anything*). We
used to say he would probably complain if it was  free ice cream day and
he didn't get sprinkles..

Damn, Ness, calm down!  Here's what it says:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/promotion/controller?
promotionType=miniPac&action=miniStart

"Unlimited NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess:
Subject to VZAccess Acceptable Use Policy, available on
www.verizonwireless.com. NationalAccess and BroadbandAccess data sessions
may be used with wireless devices for the following purposes: (i)
Internet browsing; (ii) email; and (iii) intranet access (including
access to corporate intranets, email and individual productivity
applications like customer relationship management, sales force and field
service automation). Unlimited NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess services
cannot be used (1) for uploading, downloading or streaming of movies,
music or games, (2) with server devices or with host computer
applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or
broadcasts, automatic data feeds, Voice over IP (VoIP), automated
machine-to-machine connections, or peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, or
(3) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data
connections. NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess is for individual use only
and is not for resale. We reserve right to limit throughput or amount of
data transferred, deny or terminate service, without notice, to anyone we
believe is using NationalAccess or BroadbandAccess in any manner
prohibited above or whose usage adversely impacts our network or service
levels. Verizon Wireless reserves the right to protect its network from
harm, which may impact legitimate data flows. We also reserve the right
to terminate service upon expiration of Customer Agreement term."

"NationalAccess

NationalAccess is Verizon Wireless' national wireless Internet service,
which enables users to access the Internet, email, attachments, and
business applications with a laptop at average speeds of 60-80 kbps and
bursts up to 144 kbps. You may experience slower data speeds. Choose a
Mobile Office Kit for your NationalAccess data-capable phone. Or choose a
Type II modem card and increase your mobility when using a PDA or
laptop."

Same speed as a 56K modem on a good phone line.....

Here's what the other users think of them:
http://www.evdoforums.com/thread2366-0-asc-165.html

What I don't understand is they use this 101KB data file off an FTP
server to test this speed claim on:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/capabilitypopup.jsp?capability=
10
when talking about their broadband product speed:
"4Speed claim based on our network test with 101 KB FTP data files,
without compression. Actual throughout speed and coverage may vary. Speed
claim not applicable when roaming."

But up in their customer agreement, they forbid you downloading from FTP
servers in the first place:
"Unlimited NationalAccess/BroadbandAccess services cannot be used (1) for
uploading, downloading or streaming of movies, music or games, (2) with
server devices or with host computer applications"

I guess if they catch you downloading to test speed from the imaginary
FTP server, you're in violation so you can be dumped:
"We reserve right to limit throughput or amount of data transferred, deny
or terminate service, without notice, to anyone we believe is using
NationalAccess or BroadbandAccess in any manner prohibited above or whose
usage adversely impacts our network or service levels."

I searched the website looking for the broadband promo that said 5G/month
was "unlimited access", but it's gone, now.....???

Do I need more references to serve you, sir?

Is it true they all share the same kitchen???

A_C