| Wireless technology provides individuals with | | | | than one can be purchased if desired. The |
| access to the Web from many different locations | | | | available data plans and costs of these different |
| worldwide. Those who are not fortunate enough | | | | devices vary, so these details should be taken |
| to spend their lives in a Wi-Fi hotspot environment | | | | into consideration. |
| will need to purchase mobile Internet devices in | | | | Some wireless phones can be used as portable |
| order to take advantage of this technology. | | | | modems to pull in a broadband signal for the |
| These devices will allow individuals to connect to | | | | phone to use. This is known as tethering and is |
| the Web while at home, in the office, or traveling | | | | available through most carriers. When this type of |
| throughout the world. | | | | wireless phone is connected to a laptop, the user |
| Those who wish to utilize this technology will first | | | | will have online access through the computer. This |
| need a computer. A laptop is much more suitable | | | | is ideal for people who do not like to carry a lot |
| for this purpose because it can be transported | | | | of equipment. The phone must have broadband |
| anywhere. A desktop computer is immobile, so | | | | capabilities and should also support Bluetooth. |
| while it may provide an individual with wireless | | | | Devices that do not have Bluetooth capabilities |
| Web access within the office or at home, it will | | | | may still be used, but they will need to be |
| not provide access while traveling. Therefore, a | | | | connected to the laptop using a USB cable. |
| laptop that is lightweight and contains all the | | | | The other options are a mobile data card or USB |
| desired features, including Bluetooth, would be the | | | | modem, both of which are small and lightweight. |
| ideal choice. | | | | The data card is plugged in the ExpressCard slot |
| The next thing an individual will need is a mobile | | | | contained in newer laptops. If a laptop has a USB |
| broadband device that will allow the laptop to | | | | drive, a USB modem stick may be used instead. |
| connect to the Web. There are several options | | | | Either item will provide the user with high-speed |
| and those include smartphones, USB modems, | | | | online access. The data plan costs are usually the |
| and mobile data cards. The ideal device will be | | | | same, so it is really just a matter of what is |
| dependent on the user's preferences and more | | | | compatible with the laptop. |