Yes you will need a Sim to be able to use that card. Sorry but the seller doesn't know what he has or is advertising it as the wrong thing. The Merlin G100 is a GPRS data card which would require a SIM in order to operate on T-mobile's GSM network.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,24539,00.asp You might want to pass on this auction. You also might want to be thinking about later this year and be looking at EDGE capable data cards. EDGE will be here before the end of the year, possibly before the end of the summer. Matthew -----Original Message----- From: Donna Becker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I previously posted a question about using the Merlin G100 - but now I am confused because I got this response from a guy selling them on eBay. So my question is don't you have to use your SIMS card from your phone to use the T-Zone VPN $19.99 data plan? Is this guy saying you don't use a SIMS card with the Merlin G100 - if so how the heck does it work with T-Mo as an add on to your phone service if there is no sims card? "I'm confused as to if I need the Sierra 750 or if this card will work ok - does it use the Sims card - I know you can't use it for voice but I don't need that - only to switch out sims card when I want to get online when traveling. Please advise! Thanks! DonnaB" I'm confused by the question. This card uses the PCMIA type II slot on your laptop (All laptops generally have this slot. ) and acts as a wireless modem. By plugging this card into your laptop and by subscribing to the T-mobile service, you will be able to access the internet and e-mail. No other equipment or ISP (such as AOL, earthlink, etc.) is necessary to connect. Thanks. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/EpW3eD/3MnJAA/cosFAA/G6uqlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> - - - - Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/T-Mobile-US/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
