Novatel USB broadband, data inflow stops

[alexland]

Hi everyone, I have had a recurring problem with my notavel/verizon broadband internet.  I've noticed that if I stop sending data "outflow" I think it is called, then the connection tends to go "dormant" and I will stop receiving new data.  As soon as I send more data, the inflow comes, though it comes all at once.  This usually comes up when I am using say icq or a chat program, and doesn't seem to be an issue when I am downloading something.  But what it means is if I don't send something, I see nothing new, and then after I send something I get 10+ pages of new data at once.  It's pretty annoying.

Anyone know a way around this or had the same problem? Thank you.