What is a Broadband AirCard®?
A broadband AirCard® is a wireless modem manufactured by Sierra Wireless®, which comes in many proprietary flavors. AirCards are used primarily with laptop computers to provide high-speed Internet access using cellular technology. Most AirCards are made to fit into the ExpressCard or PC Card slot of the computer, though some feature a USB adapter or connector. With digital subscriber line (DSL), cable and fiber optic Internet available for computers, you might wonder what role cellular Internet can play, particularly when it’s more expensive than most plans. As people are becoming increasingly dependent on connectivity both in business and in their personal lives, it isn’t always convenient or even possible to find a hotspot. A broadband AirCard® ensures Internet connectivity is available wherever cell service is available, and for most people that’s virtually everywhere, all the time. The sheer convenience of a broadband AirCard® justifies its higher price tag for those who need Inter
