ZTE Peel Creates a Mobile Hotspot On Your iPod Touch

For Sprint fans that like the idea of carrying aaround an Apple device that is internet connected, but don't like the idea of being tied to AT&T's network, now have another option for their devices. The ZTE Peel is a case that is used for your iPod Touch that has a Mifi-like device built into the case. The case has a power button near the top of the case, and will run you $79 with a new two--year contract. The monthly charge for the case is $29, but unlike a normal Mifi, you can only connect two Wifi devices to the ZTE Peel at a time. So for road warriers that like their iPod Touch, the ZTE Peel is a device to consider, but a Mifi or Overdrive might better suit your needs if you want to connect more than two devices to your mobile hotspot, especially if you wannt the ability to access the Wimax network. (Sprint)

Data Roaming Now On Online Account

Although Sprint has a good network with coverage in almost every major place, roaming is still a reality for traveling Sprint customers. A little known clause in the terms of service limits your data roaming (it also has a 5 GB cap on your regular data usage), but you never knew how much data you have used while roaming.

If you have used data while roaming, like me, you will have noticed that under the data section of your account it now shows your data roaming and how much they are going to charge you for it. I do not know how much you have to get charged for it, but I have only used about 163 kB this month. The site makes sure that you notice the data roaming by having a red exclamation point next to the data section of your account usage, and also puts your roaming usage and additional charges in red. They also have a link where you can "reduce additional charges" by changing your plan.

Update: I just spoke with an online Sprint Rep and he informed me that if you are in the United States you will not get overage charges for using data, even with data roaming. The data roaming section might also apply to using data in other countries, and additional charges would be added to that.