Wireless Options

[Sparks52]

Hi Everyone,

I'm really new (and kind of slow :wink: ) when it comes to the wireless side of the PPC's.

I was just wondering what my options would be do have internet connection on my pocket pc no matter where I go. I have a HP2210 and I would like the ability to browse the web and recieve my emails anytime.

Is this a possibility or am I chasing a false hope?

[Brad Adrian]

The option with the largest coverage area would probably be to connect by using a mobile phone as a modem. Since the 2215 has Bluetooth, you can use a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone as a modem and connect anywhere your mobile phone has coverage.

I do that with my 2215 using a Sony Ericsson T610 and T-Mobile service.

[Sparks52]

That's great!

That solves two problems actually. I've been looking to get a new cell phone anyhow! Now I just have to find a bluetooth phone from my provider.

Thanks for the help!

[Sparks52]

Well apparently my provider doesn't support any Bluetooth phones, nor do they plan to.

So I guess I'm open to other suggestions now...

[Sven Johannsen]

BT is just convenient, it is not the only way to connect a PPC to a phone. Gomadic and SupplyNet sell cables for many combinations that hook between the devices. Who's your carrier of choice BTW? If it's Verizon they haven't had a BT phone but I thought I saw they were introducing one.

[Qooop]

Do wireless service providers have to first allow you to use your phone as a modem or do they have no way to control you or charge extra?

[animenick65]

Actually verizon does have a BT phone now, its the motorola v710. I have it and love it. It was released on the 11th of September.

[nitestrike]

It depends on the provider how they offer their data plans, but yes they keep track of your data usage. I know that AT&T Wireless and I think T-Mobile and Cingular have "unlimited" plans. I myself have AT&T and love it.