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    Cellular Carrier as a wireless Modem Connection

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Sircas, Nov 3, 2007.

  1. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    How many of you use a Cellular Carrier as a Wireless Modem Connection?

    I use two wireless connections:

    1.) Wifi (Home, Starbucks, McDonalds where it HOT - 40% in Las Colinas/Irving, TX)
    2.) Sprint PPC-6700 - Sprint EVDO wireless network (everywhere)

    Notebook-ON!

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Nov 3, 2007
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  2. DTrump

    DTrump Notebook Consultant

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    I do it for now, but I'm looking at getting a dedicated wireless broadband card from Sprint, although my phone service is through Verizon. The fact that Verizon puts a limit on the amount you can download per month, and can cancel your service of you exceed it, crosses them off my list.
     
    DTrump, Nov 3, 2007
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  3. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    I use CDMA when traveling and although slower than WIFI the uniquity of it is priceless. If your cell phone works wherever you are then you can get Internet. I highly recommend it provided the pricing plan is favorable.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Nov 4, 2007
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    "The fact that Verizon puts a limit on the amount you can download per month, and can cancel your service of you exceed it, crosses them off my list."

    Do they really do this? I know they say they will but friends who have it, tell me that's ridiculous.
     
    Renee, Nov 4, 2007
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    aadadams Notebook Deity

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    I use my AT&T service and my 8525 for internet when traveling. Most cities have HSDPA now so I get broadband speed by tethering my laptop to my phone. I do not foresee changing this setup. BTW no throttling occurs on my AT&T plan I have used over a GB of data in several billing cycles before with no issues.
     
    aadadams, Nov 4, 2007
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  6. philfna

    philfna Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I have my Sprint Blackberry tethered to my laptop when I am on the road I avoid all those annoying daily charges. I wish it was faster, but hey with the next revision it will be :)
     
    philfna, Nov 5, 2007
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