[Ham-Computers] RE: internet connection/pda phones

[jeff]

On Tue, 2006-05-30 at 12:08 -0700, Hsu, Aaron (NBC Universal) wrote:
> 500kbps in the near term, T1/DSL speeds in the near future.  However,
> these data services are expensive and are an additional charge to your
> regular "voice" cell phone bill.  For example, Verizon's
> "BroadbandAccess", using EV-DO and 1xRTT, is good for about 500kbps with
> "bursts" to 2.4Mbps.  It costs about $80 per month and requires a
> compatible radio card for your PC/Laptop.

Here's a tidbit...  our dear friends at Verizon have a `cap' on their
Treos (pda phone) so you can't use them as modems.  They prefer to
charge you for voice, data, PLUS extra for data.

Nice racket, guys.


Warning for potential Treo purchasers:  if you buy a Treo 700w, you'll
get the Windows Mobile operating system.  

If you buy a 650 or 700p, you'll get the Palm OS.  Think very carefully
and do your research.