I signed up for the mobile service and was given a USB modem. I thought it would be great to be able to use it on the go and since I live a few blocks from the store, I'd be in the network range for good connectivity, but that hasn't been the case.
When the service actually works, it works well. I can stream without long buffering times.
The problem is that 2-3 times a week I'm on the phone with them getting the service up and running. They tell me there are two towers close to my house, but for some reason I have constant trouble connecting to them. When I call they tell me they have to "reset the modem" and then the service works. I've never been able to get the modem to work outside my neighborhood and although there are other cities that are supposed to have clear service, I've never been able to get the modem to work.
Now, living close to a clear store, I thought I could take the modem in and have them fix the problem, however, the store is not able to do anything but sell the devices. They can't change your billing, they can't address connectivity issues and they pretty much can't help you once you've signed up for the service. They just refer you to the clear customer service line.
The customer service line connects you to a call center somewhere in Asia where they barely speak english and aren't going to be able to assist you with much. I've been given the following advice when I've called: move to another room in your house, make sure you don't have double-paned or tinted windows, make sure the modem is at least 4 feet off the ground. These aren't actually solutions to the problem. Also they've told me more than once that the towers are down and I would have to just wait until they sent a technician out to fix them which could take up to 5 days.
Unfortunately I'm locked into a contract, but after a few months of this, I might just cut my losses and try to buy out of it.
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