Wireless Network

[Cleo]

Originally posted by stacyglass
this WiFi service: do you have to be in a certain area for it to work? I'm a bit confused. We will be getting the T-mobile service free from 1 month since we will be getting a new sony laptop. How do you like the service?

T-mobile offers two different internet services.

They offer WiFi at Starbucks, Borders books, etc. For this you need to be within 200 feet of the transmitter. It is as fast as your home broadband, maybe faster.

They also offer GPRS through your cell phone. This works anyplace that your cell phone works, but only gives you speeds that is a bit faster then using a dialup. If you have a phone with Bluetooth and a laptop with Bluetooth then the phone just needs to be within about 20 feet of your laptop.

As far as T-mobile service goes it is very good where I live, better then Nextel or ATT, but as with all cell service it is dependent on where you live and how well they have your area covered.