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How Fast Is a Cell Phone Modem?

Thursday June 23, 2005
| FAQ | If connected to your computer properly, digital (PCS) cell phones can function as a computer modem. (Analog cell phones sometimes can, too, with the right network adapter added.) Using your cell phone as a modem can get you portable Internet connectivity when all other options like WiFi hotspots fail. However, a cell phone modem generally performs worse than alternative forms of Internet acesss.
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