PC card for internet service? PROS/CONS?

[Antonia]

Our area does not have DSL and our cable is TOO expensive. Anybody use a PC card for internet access???? AT&T offers it in a package, but not sure if we would like that type of internet access. What are the pros and cons?

 

[schmitty]

Look into using your phone as a modem for internet. Get an unlimited internet place before you do it.

 

[browneyes106]

AT&T and other mobile broadband plans have really strict download/usage limits. I think with AT&T is $60 for 10 GBs of usage a month. That is a big downside to PC cards. Also you have to live two bar cell reception area in order for PC card to work.

 

[FireDancer]

Check the fine print on an "unlimited" plan and you will see there is a cap. I believe most are in the 5GB range. The TOS also specify services that you can not use which could limit you. 5GB may sound like a lot until you have to patch your OS, download some software, or stream Hulu or Netflix. The speeds are also usually well below even a streamlined DSL. I would call your cable provider. Some offer slower cable connections than they advertise.