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ISSN 1939-2834
Vol. 2, No. 20 | May 19, 2008
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In This Issue:
From the Editor
What?! A way to connect to the Internet and my virtual office even when
I'm nowhere near a wireless network? Colleen Johnson is here this week
to tell us more!
Be fierce!
Danielle Keister
Founder & CVO
Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
Aircards — Connections
Everywhere!
 Are
you ready to have access while on the go or from a rural location? Are
you traveling on business and need to connect with your office via the
Internet? Do you want that connection at a high-speed?
Then you may want to check out the air cards currently available
on the market. It certainly seems like one can connect from nearly anywhere
— and quickly. An air card provides you with wireless high-speed
broadband connections. It's a modem and antenna that transmits and receives
over the air without the need for a wireless phone or landline connection.
With an air card, you'll generally have speeds of 350 - 500 kbps. This
is 10 times faster than your typical dial-up service! In certain areas,
you will be able to connect at even higher speeds ranging from 1.5 mpbs
to 2 mpbs.
There are several different types of air cards with various
hardware requirements. Service plans abound with companies such as Verizon,
Cingular, Sprint PCS, Sierra Wireless and AT&T. You can compare
services at this handy link.
Let's focus on USB modem air cards. These are designed for
mobile or fixed wireless applications. Connections can be made via the
USB port or a docking cradle. These air cards are compatible with both
Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. Most service plans cost
around $59 a month for unlimited use.
Why would you want an air card? If DSL Internet service
isn't available, an air card will provide high-speed access for you. If
you are in an area that only provides EDGE/GPRS coverage, then the speed
is slower, but it's still going to be twice the speed of dial-up. This
is a cellular broadband service; your air card will function wherever
there is cell coverage.
Some things to note: I have terrific Verizon coverage for
my cell phone, but it does not support my air card in the same capacity.
I needed to obtain a Spring air card because the service was better in
my area. If you need help determining the best coverage for your location,
you will find great service and assistance from the sales team at Best
Buy.
There are several reasons why an air card is great for a
business person. For starters, it saves money. When you have your laptop
and your air card, you don't need to pay the hotel Internet access fee.
You have your connection with you. It's also a lifesaver when the power
fails.
(This happened to me when a severe storm blew through my
area and the power failed. I was in the middle of a project, but my air
card and back-up battery kept on working and so did I.)
An air card can be used in various locations other than
a home office. It can be used in a car, by the pool, when traveling, at
a hotel and on a train. I can speak from experience when I tell you that
I remained connected to the Internet while traveling (as a passenger,
of course!) on I-95 from Virginia to Florida recently. I never lost connection
once which was amazing. It is a truly reliable product.
RESOURCE: If you need
more information on air cards, I recommend checking out Sprint
air card products
 About
the Author: Colleen M. Johnson, MSVA, is the proud owner of CMJ
Office. Colleen is a military spouse and Virtual Assistant
with over 18 years of extensive administrative experience supporting management
at executive and government levels. Colleen specializes in proofreading,
administrative support and genealogical research. Stop by at http://www.cmjoffice.com
where "supporting your office from my office" is the CMJ Office
mission and motto.
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