3G data card rental?

June 29, 2007 7:21 AM

I would like to rent a 3G GPRS data card for a month in New York City. I live in the city, and would like to pick it up today. My Googleing only reveals similar services abroad. Does anyone know if such a service exists in NYC?
posted by suasponte to Computers & Internet (3 answers total)

It must exist because it is just too useful for construction companies and everyone else that does business where there aren't utilities in place. Its just a matter of finding a place that will do a short term rental. You might look into places that rent other gear for short term events like radios, walkie-talkies and what not. Also, cold calling your local Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon offices might be fruitful.
posted by mmascolino at 8:05 AM on June 29, 2007

If it doesn't need to be GPRS, you could go with Verizon. They have a 30 day test drive, make sure its on data cards too (I think it is). Which you could use to get you through the one month.
posted by imjosh at 8:09 AM on June 29, 2007

Cellhire Does it, but it's like $350 a month, plus fees and delivery and a $225 deposit. I don't know of anyone that does walk-in service on this in NYC, but if anyone would it might be the folks at B&H, or maybe TekServe.

For the price of a rental, and if you're staying in NYC, you could almost pay for a full year's contract.
posted by pupdog at 9:51 AM on June 29, 2007