| The wonderful world of the internet began with | | | | doesn’t have to be done later at home or |
| dial-up and its infamous screeching connecting | | | | the office. |
| sound – a sound that is already foreign to a | | | | This same technology is what allows cell phones |
| whole generation of youngsters. When broadband | | | | to access the internet. Most cell phone makers |
| internet hit the scene, people were taken away | | | | and service providers use what is called 3G, which |
| by its browsing and download speeds. The | | | | is also available for computers. However, the |
| internet has come a long way since then as well, | | | | latest technology, known as 4G, offers speeds of |
| with companies now offering mobile broadband. | | | | up to three times faster than those of 3G. For |
| What is that? Exactly what it says. Mobile means | | | | the tech-savvy: the fixed speed offered is one |
| “capable of moving or being moved | | | | gigabyte per second. |
| readily.” Broadband, of course, is “high | | | | Some might say, “Well, I’ve already got |
| data rate internet access” – usually | | | | internet on my cell phone.” However, as we all |
| offered to the public in the form of DSL or cable. | | | | know, phone screens are small and make your |
| In other words, it is high-speed internet to-go. | | | | options limited – yes, even on an iPhone. |
| The obvious and biggest benefit is that you can | | | | Having wireless access for your laptop allows you |
| go anywhere you want while staying connected | | | | to get real work done when necessary. Imagine |
| to the internet. A student can upload an | | | | trying to type a research paper, including doing |
| assignment on the way to class. A music label | | | | the research, on a phone. |
| executive can download and listen to new | | | | If the signal is strong enough in your area – |
| artists’ demos on-the-go. A Wall Street | | | | and soon enough it should be in most areas – |
| hotshot can track stocks and make trades right | | | | you could even replace your traditional land |
| from the limo. Obviously, the opportunities are | | | | internet connection with wireless. Given that most |
| endless with high-speed wireless internet. | | | | people now prefer and use laptops over personal |
| Having a wireless card can also save you time, | | | | computers, it makes sense. If your only |
| especially if you have a daily commute to make. | | | | computer is a laptop, why not just use a wireless |
| In most major U.S. cities the average commute | | | | card all the time? Save yourself some money. |
| time is about 30 minutes each way. That’s | | | | This is another spectacular benefit of wireless |
| one hour a day that people usually spend reading | | | | broadband. |
| or listening to music. Instead, why not bring along | | | | All in all, if you are a busy person or simply |
| your laptop and get some work done? Internet | | | | can’t get enough of surfing the web, constant |
| access makes it all the better, and also easier. | | | | wireless access is a must-have. It can also help |
| When you get done with your work, treat | | | | you be more productive, make your schedule |
| yourself to a funny YouTube video. The point is: | | | | more flexible and save you money. |
| work completed on the road is work that | | | | |