"Evolution-Data Optimized (EVDO) is a wireless broadband service that offers throughput of up to a theoretical maximum of 2.4Mbps. Verizon's service, which provides the best EVDO coverage in the US, is designed to work only with Windows. However, you can use Verizon's EVDO service to connect to the Internet with Linux with a little bit of tweaking.
"I found some invaluable information online about how to get EVDO working in Linux online, mostly from kenkinder.com, www.ka9q.net, and LinuxQuestions.org. With the help of these sites and my own perseverance, I figured out an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to connecting to the Internet in Linux with EVDO..."