[NCLUG] GPRS Data Access: T-Mobile?

[Rich Blinne]

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> From: nclug-bounces at nclug.org [mailto:nclug-bounces at nclug.org] On Behalf
> Of Marcio Luis Teixeira
> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 12:48 AM
> To: nclug at nclug.org
> Subject: [NCLUG] GPRS Data Access: T-Mobile?
> 
> 
> 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]).

Note particularly the port blocking in the article. One of the ports blocked
is the https port, BTW. To have all ports open costs $20/month. The post is
accurate, but I am still seeing the ports blocked. Bottom line, you get
basic web surfing and e-mail with this. You need Bluetooth on your laptop
and a Bluetooth capable phone.