subject: Use Your Cell Phone As A Modem [print this page] All thanks to the boons of technology, now connecting to the World Wide Web does not involve much hassle. All you need to have is a reliable internet connection and with a couple of mouse clicks, an entirely new world unfolds in front of you. Gone are the days, when one had to use a dial-up connection for getting connected to the Internet. Now, with the right kind of handset, one can log onto the internet every time they want without wasting a single moment. Yes, such is the blessing of the digital world that now a simple looking handset can serve the purpose of a modem.
But then technological comforts don't come free of efforts. Here are the following things that you need to keep in mind when using your cell phone to work as a modem:
Ensure that your cell is compatible with the network available at your area.
Does it have a data port?
Does it have the ability to handle both calls as well as function as a modem?
Also, keep in mind that if your handset doesn't have a modem attached within, they you may be required to purchase a PC card.
The best aspect about your cell phone doubling up as a modem is that you can get access to the internet anytime anywhere, as long as your service provider has a reliable network. Moreover, the entire process is simple and trouble free. The speed of the internet will entirely depend on your connection. Needless to say, the speed varies from place to place. An increasing number of people are switching over to mobile internet and using their handhelds as modems just for the fact that they want to stay connected with the world even on the go.
