Hi Jackie, the software is a bit of a pain in that rather than the use of menue's it's a page of buttons that you have to click on, quite visual in their nature. However, saying that, with TMobile, I just run the software and just cycle down to see whether it has managed to get a connection prior to using Outlook Express or Internet Explorer. regards David Quarmby quarmby@xxxxxxxxxxxx 07736 087019 0207 217 8023 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Cairns To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 9:06 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Mobile phone network cards When you say the software is a bit of a pain David, how do you mean? I'm using JAWS whatever the latest version is with Windows Vista Home Premium on the laptop. I thought I might get Ian to bring the laptop up to me when I want to use it, assuming of course I'll be able to once I've got rid of all the drips and been allowed to move. But not having a clue about these cards at all, figured someone here might have tried one, or could suggest any tips. If I go for Vodafone, for example, I presume I have to link it to my own mobile number to pay for what I use? Is this something like how it works? Told you guys I don't have a clue about it (smiles.) Many thanks. Jackie ----- Original Message ----- From: David Quarmby To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:52 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Mobile phone network cards Hi Jackie, I have both used the Vodafone and a Tmobile pcmcia air card and Ifind the use of one, invaluable when I am travelling around the country. As you might well guess, the software that comes with them is not too great but once you have got used to doing what you need to do to be able to get connected, they are fine. The reason why I swopped to Tmobile is price; I could get unlimited downloads from Tmobile for £20 a month and Vodafone said that they could not give me the same deal unless I was a new user. That's the reason why I swopped so see what deal you can get out of them. regards David Quarmby quarmby@xxxxxxxxxxxx 07736 087019 0207 217 8023 ----- Original Message ----- From: Jackie Cairns To: Access UK Mailing List Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:41 PM Subject: [access-uk] Mobile phone network cards Hi Gang Apologies if this is not the correct name for what I'm looking for in the subject of this post, but here goes. I want to get a card that plugs into my laptop so that I can send and receive Emails or browse the Internet on the move. Actually, on the move is just what I won't be (smile.) I'm hoping to be able to use my laptop at some point when I go into hospital soon for more back surgery. I'm on the Vodafone network, and I know there is such a card that plugs into a laptop. Has anyone used one and, if so, how have you got on with it? Thanks for any info anyone has about these and whether they are more trouble than they are worth, or even worth buying. I do have my phone set up to send and receive Email, but I don't know if I will be allowed to use it, and wondered if a card for my laptop might be another option. Jackie __________ NOD32 2586 (20071011) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.14.7/1062 - Release Date: 10/10/2007 17:11 __________ NOD32 2586 (20071011) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com