Hello Fellow Travelers,

I've been encountering some real irritations trying to do business as usual while traveling. So I'd appreciate any tips you can share.

By the way I use a Mac, which normally is pretty cooperative anywhere.

Has anyone tried those usb internet access devices which connect via your cell signals?
I think the official name for them is "mobile broadband usb modems" -- they provide a wireless connection for your desktop and laptop.

I've noticed more and more people using them in airports.

If you use one, I'd love to hear how it works for you...
Is it slow, or not bad?
Do you have any warnings you can pass on to the rest of us (particularly of problems you've had with your cell phone service provider or glitches in general).

Can you send email out as usual without having to open up new email accounts for this purpose?

Thanks,
Francie

Francie Ward
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Idea CafeŽ Inc.
"The Fun Place for Serious Business"(sm)
http://www.ideacafe.com