| Wireless internet connections have changed the | | | | work. However, the difference lies in the |
| way people work, communicate, learn and play. | | | | connection speed as some areas have an |
| Indeed, the possibilities are endless! | | | | excellent signal strength than others. |
| What do i require to have a wireless connection? | | | | You can get connected whilst you are: |
| 1. Data card or USB modem - They is a variety | | | | * At the mall |
| of wireless hardware that is available on the | | | | * In a coffee shop |
| market today. They range from 3G cards to the | | | | * At the airport |
| very popular USB modems. The main | | | | * Waiting for an appointment |
| differentiators are speed and type of slots they | | | | * In a train |
| go into. | | | | * At your house or when you are visiting friends, |
| 2. SIM card - You need a SIM card from a | | | | relatives etc. |
| network provider of your choice (MTN, Vodacom | | | | What can i do with a wireless internet connection? |
| or Cell C) to be hooked to their 3G/ HSDPA | | | | 1. Internet banking |
| service | | | | 2. Emails |
| 3. Data quota - This is the equivalent amount of | | | | 3. Download music/ videos |
| information you will be able to send and receive | | | | 4. Browse |
| via email or through browsing, downloading as well | | | | 5. Access files from your office network and |
| as uploading. | | | | send files to the same |
| What about coverage? | | | | 6. School projects |
| Local service providers have piggy backed their | | | | 7. Skype & video conferencing |
| 3G/ HSDPA services on the existing voice | | | | Mobile internet solutions have absolutely turned |
| infrastructure and this means that coverage for | | | | around the manner in which people work, play and |
| wireless internet is available where cellphones can | | | | communicate! |