I need mobile wireless service for my bus. laptop - What is the best for nationwide coverage?

I've looked at Sprint and a few others as well as satellite providers. It would seem that if satellite service mirrors that of satellite radio, I would have access anywhere - Is this true? Also heard that satellite is always connected so how does this work when I hook up to my intranet service when in the office? Are there mobile satellite providers or are these used only with the satellite dishes that are permanently installed at your home or office? One more question, I see services like sprint have a wireless mobile modem for "free" so is this consistent with all mobile services?

I personally would not recommend satellite internet. It is slightly more expensive and can fluctuate and terminate your internet connection at any time...especially in bad weather. Sprint offers probably good pricing...but Very bad coverage. They require roaming..and internet roaming is expensive and not good. I personally recommend Verizon Wireless because of their new release of Nationwide Anywhere Anytime Network. This means you can get cellular and PC Internet coverage anywhere within their coverage area...or any of their roaming partners coverage area free of charge...besides your basic monthly access. Also, all of their internet plans are for unlimited use. They also provide the best most reliable network. Also, when you are in a VCAST (broadband) coverage area, which is most of the country, you will notice extremely fast speeds...up 2 five times the speed of DSL. I am pretty sure you would be happy with it...but...they give you 30 days to try it risk free.

***oops, sorry, I just looked at our updates and stuff and noticed it said that the FCC has required a change. Now, the most internet browsing you can get is up to 5 gb. This amount is nearly impossible to use. So, practically, it is unlimited.