[NCLUG] GPRS Data Access: T-Mobile?

[Marcio Luis Teixeira]

Hi Everyone,

I've recently noticed that I'm spending too much on my
prepaid wireless plan (see footnote [1]). I'm wanting
to do take the leap to a full cellular service, but I
want to be able to get the most bang for my buck and
hopefully get some data access on the road without
paying too much for it.

My research has indicated that any modern GPRS phone
can be connected to my laptop computer as a modem, so
the trick is to find a good wireless carrier. Anyhow,
seems like T-Mobile is the only one out there that has
unlimited data access. And supposedly you can get web
access for just $4.50/mo on a basic plan if you cheat
a little (see footnote [2]).

Anyhow, it seems to me like T-Mobile is the best plan
for geeks on shoe-string budget. Does that seem like a
fair evaluation, or have I missed anything? Has anyone
here actually used a GPRS phone to get online from a
laptop?

-- Marcio




[1] I've used www.ecallplus.com for years and I can
vouch for them as being *excellent* if you don't use
your phone much, but sadly I'm way past the break even
point :(

[2] See here for discussion on T-Mobile internet
access: http://www.aaltonen.us/archive/2004/03/23/tip-free-t-mobile-internet-access/


		
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