Data / Mobile Web

1. Can I use my cell phone to connect my laptop to the internet?

Certain models of phones can transmit data with the addition of a interface cord between the phone and the computer. Because all models are different, be sure to verify you phones’ compatibility with your dealer or the cellphones.ca phone advisor.

2. Can I browse the web with my cell phone?

Several carriers now offer web phones and services. Keep in mind that due to bandwidth and technological limitations, the mobile web is not a substitute for the regular internet. However, the mobile web does enable you to send text and/or email messages, check stock quotes, weather, traffic, news, and much much more. As technology rapidly advances, you can expect drastic improvements in the mobile web over the next few years.

3. What is WAP?

WAP stands for Wireless Application Protocol. It is an open, global specification which formats web data for transmission over wireless Internet connections, letting you surf with a mobile phone or other wireless device.

4. How fast do cell phones send and receive data?

Most cell phones transmit and receive data at 14.4Kbps, but improvements are continually being made.

5. Can I use my phone as a pager?

Cell phones that are caller ID compatible or text messanging compatible can function as a pager. You must sign up for this service with your carrier.

6. What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a specification for using low-power radio frequencies to link phones, computers, appliances, etc. over short distances without wires. The name is borrowed from Harald Bluetooth, a Danish king more than 1,000 years ago.