What is a Wireless PC AirCard®?
A wireless PC AirCard® is a cordless modem designed to bring Internet access to a mobile or desktop computer via cellular technology. The wireless PC AirCard® communicates with cell towers using an access phone number assigned at the time the user establishes an account. Unlike other forms of Internet access, the Internet Service Provider (ISP) in this case is a cellular carrier. All major cellular carriers offer wireless broadband as an option to a regular cell phone account, while many also offer it as a stand-alone service. It requires the purchase of a wireless PC AirCard®. These devices are manufactured by Sierra Wireless®, branded according to the carrier. Since each carrier uses its own protocols, a wireless PC AirCard® is not interchangeable between carriers. There are two types of wireless broadband plans available from cellular carriers: the unlimited plan, and the pay-as-you-go plan. Let’s take a quick look at each. Unlimited plans are a good buy for businesses with field re
