Re: 56k or gprs modem?

ColinK wrote in alt.cellular

> Hi
>
> I want to use a modem to receive SMS to my computer.
>
> Models on sale appear to be:
>
> Older type (56k i think)
> Newer GPRS.
>
> 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?
>
> Note - I have no requirement for outgoing sms or data over gprs.
>
> 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?
>
> 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?
>
> Thanks ColinK

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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On 17 Jun, 16:05, Dick C <foo.dic...@comcast.net> wrote:
> ColinK wrote in alt.cellular
>
>
>
>
>
> > Hi
>
> > I want to use a modem to receive SMS to my computer.
>
> > Models on sale appear to be:
>
> > Older type (56k i think)
> > Newer GPRS.
>
> > 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?
>
> > Note - I have no requirement for outgoing sms or data over gprs.
>
> > 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?
>
> > 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?
>
> > Thanks ColinK
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> --
> Dick #1349
> "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
> safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
> ~Benjamin Franklin
>
> Home Page: dickcr.iwarp.com
> email: dic...@comcast.net- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

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

ColinK wrote in alt.cellular

> On 17 Jun, 16:05, Dick C <foo.dic...@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> 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.
>
> 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.

Ok, sorry I misunderstood your question at first. GSM is the standard for
this type of cellular service. GPRS is the data side of the service, or
at least the lower speed data, HSDPA and UMTS is the high speed data, which
you are not interested in, and which will drive up the cost of the card.
Just a warning on what to look for.
Now, I think you should be able to get SMS without a data plan. From what I
have seen here in the U.S. you can send and receive SMS without the card
being connected to the data services.
I also believe you need to download and install a communications manager
for the card, this will allow you to send and receive sms.

>
> Thanks ColinK
>
>



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safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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