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Re: 56k or gprs modem?

On 17 Jun, 16:05, Dick C <foo.dic...@comcast.net> wrote:
> ColinK wrote in alt.cellular
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> > Hi
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> > I want to use a modem to receive SMS to my computer.
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> > Models on sale appear to be:
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> > Older type (56k i think)
> > Newer GPRS.
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> > Is there any advantage in purchasing a GPRS model ?  eg if I get high
> > volume of incoming sms will gprs modem accept sms more quickly? is sms
> > actually sent over gprs?
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> > Note - I have no requirement for outgoing sms or data over gprs.
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> > Some PCcard (PCMCIA) modems seem to be very cheap on ebay, Apart from
> > the requirement for a PC Card slot on the computer and the lack of an
> > external modem is there any disadvantage in this type of modem?
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> > The siemens MC35 modem uses a 9 pin serial cable (a mouse cable), but
> > where is this connected on a modern computer which does not have a 9
> > pin mouse socket? Do I need a 9 pin serial card?
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> > Thanks ColinK
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> You want to receive text messages, as in cell phone texting? Then a dial
> up modem will not work.
> The cell modems, which you are calling gprs modems, are the only way to go.
> And it should be noted that GPRS is not the only service available for
> Cell phone modems, if you are in the U.S. If you are in Europe, the GPRS is
> the only technology.
> However, the advantages of an aircard are simply higher speed than a
> conventional modem, ability to connect almost anywhere in the U.S. or
> Europe. And, as I mentioned, it is the only way to get sms on your pc.
> However, the service is typically quite a bit more than telephone service.
> And you need to get a data plan with a cell company to use the aircard.
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> --
> Dick #1349
> "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
> ~Benjamin Franklin
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> Home Page: dickcr.iwarp.com
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Hi
Thanks for your response.

I was not referring to dial up modems.

I was referring to GSM modems. Some are GPRS (I am in europe), some
are not (I understand that these are 56k).

So my question is: will the gprs modem offer me any benefits for
incoming text / SMS eg if I get high volume of sms at one time?

You say I will need a data a 'data plan' - are you sure? If I put a
standard sim into the modem, does it not receive sms in the same way
as a phone.

Thanks ColinK

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