How To Access the Internet from Mobile Devices Today
David, in Florida, wants to know if he can access the Internet while travelling.
Yes, David you can access the Internet while you are "out and about."
As long as you are willing to stop into a Starbucks or other location that is a "Wireless HotSpot" then you can enjoy low cost high speed access from the company I use called http://www.t-mobile.com/hotspot/ You'll need a WiFi card for your laptop if one isn't built in, but there is a very good chance your laptop already came with wireless connectivity. t-mobile is going to be setting up more hotspots in Borders stores and other locations. American Airlines Admiral's clubs also have t-mobile hotspots in almost every club.
If you want to have access "just about anywhere" without needing to go to a
hotspot, then you want to look into both:
t-mobile GPRS Network from http://www.t-mobile.com/ and a
Sierra Wireless AirCard 750
Sprint PCS Vision from http://www.pcsvision.com/ and
a PCS Connection Card
In both cases, the service requires that you add a "wireless network card" that will work with their system. You will have speeds somewhat slower than with WiFi in a "hotspot" location, but you can go anywhere and the speeds should be comparable to (and maybe even a little faster than) your dial-up connection at a hotel.
Contact those companies and they can answer your questions about their services.
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