[geeks] Cellular data services

[N.Miller]

On Feb 9, 2004, at 3:42 PM, Dan Sikorski wrote:

> Does anyone have experience using a data service from a cellular 
> provider?  I'm looking for data service for a laptop user.  What i 
> need is something that works with a PC card to put in a laptop, and be 
> able to get online anywhere that there is cellular service.  I've 
> looked at AT&T, Verizon, Nextel, and Sprint.  They all seem to offer 
> what i'm looking for, but i don't know whose service would be the best 
> here.  What i'm looking for is first ease of use, a close second is 
> reliability.  This would be for use with a windows xp professional 
> laptop.  Price is not of great concern.  The user probably has much 
> more money than patience.  Any advice?  (Nadine? :) )

I can only suggest ATT Edge service after having the most geeky
sys admin type I know recommend it (well, he's now a therapist,
but he was until very recently Mr. www.squirrel.com).

Hit up your friends and find out if any of them have ATT phone
service and check your connectivity by dragging them around your
haunts for the day.

Iirc, most of the services will let you "try it" for 72hrs for
only the cost of your airtime, though this is a hassle.

=Nadine=