onezippyone
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posted on January 12, 2001 04:41:58 PM new
Trying to get fully wireless internet access. Am being told that connecting via my cell will only allow 9600 baud! Have seen cellular modem cards (with antenna) and heard of satellite service, but with online time very limited, it is difficult to do research. Any ideas?
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plsmith
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posted on January 12, 2001 04:55:37 PM new
Hiya Zip 
Yeah, I have an idea... let me (and others, if they wish) help do the research! Just tell me specifically what you're after and I'll look around.
Sound like a plan?
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stockticker
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posted on January 12, 2001 08:35:11 PM new
There was a thread a couple of days ago on the eBay Outlook about satellite service. Don't know if it helps:
http://www.auctionwatch.com/mesg/read.html?num=2&id=312500&thread=312353
[ edited by stockticker on Jan 12, 2001 08:35 PM ]
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xardon
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posted on January 12, 2001 09:04:56 PM new
Here's a link to a company that's been advertising heavily in my area. I think the cost is prohibitive, though, unless you can write it off somehow.
http://www.ricochet.net/
-fixing link.
[ edited by xardon on Jan 12, 2001 09:06 PM ]
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onezippyone
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posted on January 13, 2001 12:33:51 PM new
Thanks, guys. Would prefer something with less monthly expense. Interested in the cellular modem, but particularly service providers. Online much of the weekend. BBL
Serendipity & Peace...
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mauimoods
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posted on January 13, 2001 01:31:15 PM new
ZZZZZZZZippy! Hiya!
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onezippyone
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posted on January 13, 2001 06:49:54 PM new
Hi maui. Very nice to eb around & socialize.
Hmmm, the satellite option looks to need house current. I'll keep looking. Thanks for any & all help.
Serendipity & Peace...
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tabbinosity
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posted on January 14, 2001 04:53:03 PM new
Well, along these lines, if anyone has some suggestions for international wireless internet access for me, I'd appreciate it.
I will be in Eastern Europe later this year, spending a month in an extremely rural area where standard internet access is a rarity and telephone service is quite expensive and can also be unreliable.
I was there last year (also for about a month) and had no direct internet access. (Yikes...withdrawal!) I did manage to send out two or three e-mails when I desperately needed to, and to receive a couple, through the "friend of a friend of a friend" system, but it was very rough. I don't know which was worse, being incommunicado or the attitude of the people there, who just didn't understand.
A friend there recommended a handheld (i.e. Palm) and wireless internet. I've started looking at handhelds, and also at notebooks and laptops, because I'm thinking a notebook or laptop might be more useful/practical in the long run. (I wouldn't really use a handheld around here, but a notebook or laptop would be useful.) Also, it seems as though it might be complicated to send e-mail via a handheld, although receiving e-mail doesn't seem to be a problem.
I'd only need international wireless for that month, so I'm not terribly worried about the expense, but I don't know where to get started looking.
Any thoughts on what type of device or where to obtain international wireless service?
Thanks in advance...
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chococake
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posted on January 15, 2001 10:08:28 AM new
My son is deaf and is unable to communicate via telephone. He bought a Motorola Weblink. It's a hand held pager device using the internet.
Last night we had an emergency with my grandson. My son was able to keep me updated from the hospitol though e-mail. This little device has been such a covenience for us. It was so hard communicating with my son unless he was home online or by phone using his TDD. Now I can get him anytime anywhere and he answers right away.
He has the simple one and it does several different things. The price is $179 but had a rebate that brought it down to $99. The monthly service is $19.95. They have different models that do more and they have some international service. Just go to their web page for info. WebLinkWireless.com
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onezippyone
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posted on January 15, 2001 10:48:46 AM new
Found Sierra's Aircard 300 for about $500. Monthly service $60-$75, various providers. Coverage areas limited. Satellite link not available for RVs. Dang! So, I'll have to do something justifying the expenditure.
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chococake
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posted on January 15, 2001 11:08:51 AM new
Did you check out the weblinkwireless page?
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mybiddness
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posted on January 15, 2001 11:17:02 AM new
Hi Zip, I finally cornered my husband to get some info. He works for At&T wireless and says to tell you that At&T provides wireless internet via mobile phone (called PocketNet) in many areas of the U.S. at no additional charge to a maximum of $14.99 per month - (for optional premium services) with unlimited time usage on all plans. It doesn't take away from your airtime minutes. These phones don't connect through your laptop. The price of the phone varies per market but is around $100.00.
Computer air cards data activation is available through At&T. Typical cost is approximately $50.00 a month for unlimited usage using CDPD technology similar to the Mobile Data Terminals that the police use in their cars. Using this is like using your computer at home. Speeds are about 3 times that of using a cell phone connection with your laptop.
New technology will be available the second half of 2001 that will quadruple that speed. He recommends that you contact an AT&T wireless office and ask for a local government or business account data rep to get the service. The local stores probably won't know much about it. Plus, you always get better prices, etc. by going through the business department rather than retail stores.
I have him over my shoulder giving me the info - so if it doesn't make sense it's his fault. 
I'm running out the door but I'll check back in later and see if you have any questions.
Have a great day!
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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onezippyone
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posted on January 15, 2001 01:20:00 PM new
Cool! I had stopped by two AT&T stores and was told, No, only through the cell phone. Did check out weblink wireless. Their service appears to be messaging. Need my 'net fixes. Also looked at PocketNet, but found it too restrictive. I'll have a hard time adjusting down from the 17" monitor. 
Also found cell modems cheaper at auction, naturally.
Serendipity & Peace...
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mybiddness
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posted on January 15, 2001 06:12:02 PM new
Hi Zip, You're right. I had forgotten how incredibly small the screen is on the PocketNet. Hubby had a demo I tried out for fun once... I'd get high blood pressure adjusting to that. I'm sorry the info wasn't what you needed. He's snoring on the recliner but I'll ask him tomorrow if he has any other ideas. I'll tell him he flunked.
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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joice
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posted on January 16, 2001 07:25:05 PM new
ubiedaman,
I have deleted your post because of the language you used.
Because of the real time nature of these boards, we cannot see all posts and I apologize that it was not deleted earlier.
Joice
Moderator.
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onezippyone
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posted on January 18, 2001 01:30:52 AM new
He didn't flunk. The CDPD info is helpful. I'll probably go that way. Difficult to find info on it. They need any sales/marketing folk in CA?
Ubie, try alluding to writing implements
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mybiddness
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posted on January 19, 2001 09:14:46 PM new
Hi again Zip, I'm sorry I've been away the last few days and just caught your post. I'm glad that the CDPC info helped. You can probably find more info on it at the AT&T website under the wireless division... just a guess. AT&T is always hiring - we're in Texas but it's true all over. Unfortunately, the reason that they're always hiring is because they are so disorganized that the employees get tired of it and leave for greener pastures. I think it's the one hand doesn't know what the other one is doing syndrome.
I'm curious... what could Ubie have said that was bad enough to get moderated? Writing implements is not a good hint.
Not paranoid anywhere else but here!
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onezippyone
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posted on January 20, 2001 02:19:06 AM new
He mentioned turgidity rather indelicately in an attempt to convey the extent of his excitement.
One of the more playful and creative threads alleged to be about pens. Good friends and good times.
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