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Re: Choice of wireless solutions

Looking at their website this appears to be the case, 
however, the way they have it setup it isn't a standard
dial-up, i.e. you can talk and use the internet at the
same time. The downside is I don't see anyway around using
their software, which is a bummer if you want to run something 
other than windows.

				-Kip

On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Rick Jones wrote:

> This needs to be confirmed with Nextel themselves..
> but I was just looking over the market before
> Christmas.  At that time, Nexel offered their internet
> services (complete package - not modem, but connecting
> through an "internet phone" for $15 unlimited time on
> top of the regular phone service ($30 was the cheapest
> base package).  I was told by the sales person that
> they don't "cut off" internet usage after so many
> minutes like many of their competitors do.
> 
> Again, please confirm with Nextel.. but it's a good
> place to start.
> 
> Rick
> 
>  --- Chris White <> wrote: > Im
> looking for a wireless connectivity solution for
> > my
> > wearable computer and don't know what to get 802.11
> > wont go far enough and im looking at needing about 
> > 2000 ft plus omni-directional connection at any
> > speed
> > faster then 14.4kbps. My cell cell service gives me
> > 19kbps but it disconnects all the time so thats not
> > very reliable. I have looked at some wireless modems
> > but I've only found ones that cost $500. So please
> > help me.
> > 
> > Chris White
> > 
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