Looking for advice: Mobile broadband connection

[Tasslehofp99]

Ok so here is my situation:


I have 3 days of the week where I can't access the internet at work, and I'm getting tired of it. I spent the day looking around for solutions, and came across quite a few that were attractive. I understand there are ways to acquire an internet connection using a smartphone and certain apps that are available. I want something more reliable and legitimate, in other words I don't mind paying a little bit of money to guarantee that I will be able to connect at work.

The first thing that I found was this:
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/shop/...u600/features/


Then I found out that this product doesn't work with windows 8 laptops, which is a problem for me.

So I looked into this which some customer reviews have said IS indeed compatible with windows 8:
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/shop/...-pro/features/


Now, Im looking for information regarding the device itself AND information regarding the Virgin Mobile service. I initially was interested in virgin mobile because they require no contract/monthly billing, it is more or less pre-paid.


My first question is:

Does anyone here use Virgin Mobile pre-paid service for on the go broadband?

if so, what are your experiences with it?


Next is:
Are there any other affordable solutions to my problem in the New York City/Long Island area?

I have looked at other no contract/pre-paid services that are similar and some of them seem to have small catches or ways for them to somehow charge you for overages/usage of their service.


Please, any information/advice regarding this situation would be appreciated. I'm more or less looking for a reliable internet connection 2-3 days a week in the NYC/Long Island area without having to sign a contract or worry about overages. I basically just want internet access on the go for my laptop (no more than 2gb/month necessary) without the entanglement involved with dealing with service providers/contracts/etc.