All things considered, it wasn’t that long ago that cell phones were not in the hands of every person on the street. As the technology trudged along and people got used to the idea, they slowly but surely built momentum. Once the cost became affordable and plans available for every type of customer, the boom occurred. Cell phones replaced land lines for many consumers and we are basically in that same situation today.
Though the period of development has been somewhat shorter for wireless internet — especially cell phone-ready mobile broadband — many experts see the same thing about to occur. Within a short period of time, the number of people operating with high speed wireless internet on cell phones will outnumber those that aren’t. If you are the type of person who jumps for the technology first and ends up in tech support soon thereafter, you might want to run down a few pros and cons first. Check both sides with this list.
Pros
- Your capabilities in work-related matters will immediately get a boost. You’ll be able to answer emails from anywhere (literally) and probably be able to pull off downloads at the same time. If you are using a laptop, the need for office work will be minimal.
- Your flexibility in general will increase. The reasons you have for needing to be in a specific place (for work or anything besides) will diminish. If you need a break or want to get some work done out of the way, you’ll be able to pull it off. It’s like Wi-Fi without the hot spots.
- Your solutions can be simplified. Going wireless can mean a total wireless plan, both on the road and in your home. Having both sides to your internet package might allow you to reduce costs overall. Make sure there are no data limits or speed issues, but if not you should be happy to run with no installation process and no more complicated wiring.
Cons
- Your free time might be compromised in terms of your work. If you’re always ready to work with this technology, it could be tempting for employers to keep looking to you, even in times you usually don’t work. While your status in the office might rise, are you prepared for the extra responsibility?
- You need to use your imagination and plan out your activities as if you already had the range of 4G wireless internet. Will you be able to go where you want to go? Get a clear picture of areas not compatible with the service, if any, before you try to take your work there.
Once you have a clear view of any potential dead zones and have set boundaries with your employer regarding work and free time, there will probably be few barriers left.
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