Some devices such as a Blackberry can be used as a tethered modem. You connect via the USB cable and install the software for the dialer. On Sprint BB's, the service is free. Others seem to charge. YMMV
From: Sam Cayze [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:36 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dumb wireless question Some places rent EVDO cards, check with Car Rental shops, etc. Anyplace that caters to travelers. From: Evan Brastow [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 11:32 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Dumb wireless question I figured that might be the case. I suppose if they stopped at a Verizon store, they could pick up the card and order service and it would be active for next week, though. I'm looking at Verizon's site and see a whole bunch of USB and PCMCIA cards that range in price from $30 to $150. Now I just have to figure out what the differences are :) Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. Evan _____ From: Tom Miller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 12:24 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Dumb wireless question Verizon, Sprint, etc. sell wireless PCMCIA cards for laptops. But you need to pay for the unit and pay a monthly charge. A little late now though. >>> "Evan Brastow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/14/2008 12:16 PM >>> Hi guys, Forgive this type of question, but as I have no mobile users that aren't just connecting through VPN out of their house, I'm not sure what the latest options are out there. One of our guys is vacationing in Florida next week at The Villages. He's staying at his dad's house, who's not there now. His dad has no active cable connection there (or phone.) His son has a Mac notebook, his wife has a PC notebook. What I'm wondering about is, what's the best way for them to get Internet access through their notebooks? They have Verizon cell phone service. I'm thinking there must be something like an EV-DO USB key or something that they could use? I'm out of date! :) Thanks, Evan ___________________________ Evan A. Brastow Automated Emblem Supplies, Inc. 61 Green Street Foxboro, MA 02035-2865 Phone: (508) 543-6511 Ext. 109 Fax: (508) 543-6512 "The man who says he is willing to meet you halfway is usually a poor judge of distance." - Laurence J. Peter Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
