Wow! 18 months was a long time, this is very nifty. Sounds like fun! It doesn't indicate that it ties into a PPP account, though... --Bob Jason wrote: > This sounds like what you're looking for: > http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=757 > > For service, you just activate a cell account with GSM service and plug your > SIM card into the module. You don't make any special arrangements with the > cell company, you put it on whatever plan you want. I'd recommend a > pre-paid plan; it's usually something like $25 every 3 months for up to 100 > minutes. > > I have never used this module though. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Harold Hallikainen" > To: "Pic List" > Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 2:59 PM > Subject: [ee] Embedded cellphone module? > > > >> I have an application where an embedded cellphone module would be useful. >> I'd like something that does low speed serial data (14.4kbps or so) over a >> national (US) cellular network. Data would be exchanged infrequently (once >> a week to once a month). Does anyone know of such a module and what sort >> of arrangements can be made with cellular companies to do such data >> exchanges at off peak times, ideally only paying for data exchanged >> instead of a "per unit" cost? >> >> THANKS! >> >> Harold >> >> >> -- >> FCC Rules Updated Daily at http://www.hallikainen.com - Advertising >> opportunities available! >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> >> >> >> > > > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist