** Reply to message from "os24u" <os2-wireless_users@2rosenthals.com> on Sat,
11 Jul 2009 19:00:43 MST
> More offers each day for wireless internet access using a usb modem usually from cel phone providers.
>
> 1. Can such modem be used with OS/2 based OS?
> 2. If so, is something more than usb base com driver required?
> 3. What are these modems similar to regarding connection: cable-dhcp, dsl-ppoe, etc
> 4. If unable directly with OS/2 could a windoze laptop be used to run the modem
> hooked to a router for our fav OS?
> 5. Are claimed speeds reasonably reliable on such modems?
Can't speak to OS/2 usability, but on a more general level look VERY closely at
the terms! I had a friend over tonight who uses Verizon with one on Windows
and even at the lowest data transfer speed and smallest d/l allocation it was
pretty expensive - at least on a par with my DSL line plus ISP for nearly ten
times the speed and unlimited transfers. Do the math on your usage before you
leap into it.
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