Verizon Expands Wireless Broadband to Airports

Verizon announced on Tuesday that it had expanded its BroadbandAccess to major airports nationwide as part of the continuing rollout of its EV-DO network. The high-speed wireless service costs $80 USD per month and Verizon claims speeds of 400 to 700kbps with bursts of speed up to 2Mbps possible.

Currently, the service is available anywhere in the metropolitan areas of 30 major cities. Verizon says it plans to have half the population covered by the end of the year. BroadbandAcess requires the purchase of a wireless data card that range for $50-$100 after a $100 rebate and two year agreement. One year service contracts are also available.