A Smarter Cellular Modem
In previous articles, I have written about cellular modems and their usefulness but beyond providing a connection to the internet they don’t do much else.
When you next upgrade your smartphone then you might want to consider hanging on to your old handset and using it as a cellular modem with a mobile broadband SIM instead of a regular mobile phone SIM. You’ll still be able to connect five devices over Wi-Fi in most instances (sometimes eight with more capable devices) while being able to use the internet and apps on the smartphone itself. You won’t be able to make and receive standard phone calls with a mobile broadband SIM but you could use service such as Skype to fulfil that need instead.
This could well help you get more value from the mobile broadband services from mobile carriers as you are effectively bringing your own device and saving the carrier from subsidising a device to access the service.
Boydo
My name is Boyd and I’m a Service Management Specialist with a knack for operational data gathering, transformation, analysis and reporting.
In 2012, I obtained my Masters of Science in Information Technology through the University of New South Wales @ The Australia Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA).
I was also part of an online community known as the Panasonic Insider Crew in the capacity of “Insider Guru” for Panasonic Australia where I interacted with other tech enthusiasts and find out more about Panasonic's latest gadgets.
I love technology, gadgets, and the Internet and maintain a keen interest in these areas locally, nationally, and globally. I hope by sharing my views on these topics that people will receive an honest point of view from someone with a genuine interest in these topics.
I have also written and edited articles for Neowin - you can check out my articles over @ https://www.neowin.net/news/poster/boyd_chan
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