[ale] HOW2 go -> wireless & connect PC to the internet, through cell phone ?

[Courtney Thomas]

Jack,

Thanks so much for sharing.

What's the difference between CDMA and GPRS. I suspect different protocols,
but to a user
what does it matter ?

So with Verizon cell service, you CAN do data but it's about dialup speed
half the time  ? What
speed is it when not dialup  ?

Is the Mobile office software necessary, free and if not, how much  ?

Is there anything special about the Kyocera 650 or is it like a typical
dialup modem like my
Xircom Modem 56 ?

Is the Data Service [$59.95] in addition to the Cell Service or is the DS
supposed to be
like CS except faster data, or what  ?

Thanks for the kenkinder link. Good stuff !

Cordially,
Courtney


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jack Schneider" <puck at dp-indexing.com>
To: ale at ale.org
To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts" <ale at ale.org>
Cc: <kenry at alexandertech.biz>
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 11:28 PM
Subject: Re: [ale] HOW2 go -> wireless & connect PC to the internet, through
cell phone ?


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> Hi, Courtney
> Been lurking on this thread for a while.  Need to give you some facts on
> my experience.
> I use Verizon for cell service (CDMA) not GPRS ATT/Cingular.
> I have two cell appliances.  Samsung a650 (phone) and a Kyocera 650
> PCcard modem.
> Cell service 39.95 /month (Samsung phone device) usb cable connect to
> unlimited data internet via Mobile office software.144kbs max NOT
> LINUX.. 8-(  free nights and weekends.
>
> Data service 59.95 /month (same speed) for PCcard device in desktop
> PCMCIA adapter, unlimited data.....HAH HA HA HA!  144kbs only when cell
> system is not busy.  Voice traffic has higher priority on the Verizon
> shared cell towers.  'so you can watch the data rate drop to lower than
> dial-up as the cell service gets used more...ie after school hours and
> after 5PM.
> Driver for linux is available.  http://kenkinder.com (I to seem to recall)
>
> If you wanted more or clarification I'd be glad to share...Hope this
helps..
>
> Jack
>
> ps I now use satellite.  NO cable/DSL/T-1 or decent wireless hereabouts.
>
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