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

[Jack Schneider]

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Hi,Courtney

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Courtney Thomas wrote:
> 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 ?
>
You are right! Different Protocols
GPRS I believe was a AT&T invention.
CDMA I think was a WorldCom, or predecessor, invention (Used by Sprint,
Verizon and  others)  It doesn't matter, except they are incompatible...

> 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  ?
144 kb/s MAXIMUM for cell cdma phone,  ~ 700 kb/s if device has EVDO
(only in major metro areas)  Kyocera 650 has EVDO capability but not
offered here. (Tn)

> 
> Is the Mobile office software necessary, free and if not, how much  ?
> 
 Both,  ;-) free and not free.(~$40) See the   Internetbycellphone Group
at yahoo.com

> Is there anything special about the Kyocera 650 or is it like a typical
> dialup modem like my
> Xircom Modem 56 ?
> 
Not like your Xircom,  It has a wireless 2 band cellphone radio,and an
antenna. looks more like a 802.11X wifi card.

> 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  ?

Data service only is for PCcard.  Internet via cell phone is a "fluke"
- --Verizon and others use the "internet" protocols to do the GIN (get it
now)stuff,  "Some" cell phone mfgrs provide USB cables for connections,
phone to computers.  More recent/capable cell "appliances" use it more
openly..
> 
> Thanks for the kenkinder link. Good stuff !
> 
> Cordially,
> Courtney
> 

If you have a laptop as your primary computing device, and it goes with
you, then a cellphone connection is "useful" when you can't get wifi.

Have fun.  If you have a choice.. for whatever reasons... cell is not a
good primary internet connection.

Have a great day !
Jack
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jack Schneider" <puck at dp-indexing.com>
> 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 ?
> 
> 
> 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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