Sorry, Ricochet is only for limited (Very limited) Urban areas. CDPD
modems would work in more places but still you are restricted to only
the largest metropolitan areas. There is a satallite modem setup, but
not only is it expensive, but the service is pricey also.
For back to the woods types... carrier pigeons. Only they are extinct.

tim o'brien

Chris Radcliffe wrote:
>
> Many have had great luck with the Ricochet wireless modem, in urban and
> suburban areas.
> Cost is for the modem (some deals out right now), and $75 per month.  Speed
> is up to 128Kbps!
>
> Chris Radcliffe
> chrisr@slip.net
> '90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"
>
>  >
>  > Date:    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 17:41:03 -0700
>  > From:    Nolan Hester <waywest@EARTHLINK.NET>
>  > Subject: wireless Internet connection from Westy
>  >
>  > Hi all,
>  >
>  > I looked through the archives but didn't find anything on my quest.
>  >
>  > I'm looking for advice/tips on using my laptop to connect
>  > _wirelessly_ to the Internet from the laptop in my Westy. This isn't
>  > a question about powering the laptop but instead how to connect
>  > wirelessly to the net.
>  > I've looked around on the Web but haven't found much on what's the
>  > best route to go: cable connection to a cellular? satellite atop the
>  > lugguage rack?
>  > I do lots of  traveling in non-urban areas (Pacific Northwest, Rocky
>  > Mts.) and would love to be able to check my email and upload files to
>  > the net while camped in my van. Ultimate goal:  do my work as a
>  > writer/editor from my Westy and never have to come into town.
>  >
>  > Is there any cellular approach that will give me the speed to surf
>  > the Web and upload files? Will I find coverage adequate out in the
>  > wilds? And what equipment have you found most hassle-free?
>  >
>  > As for satellite, the only setup I've found (Qualcomm's Globalstar
>  > Tri-mode Satelllite Phone) costs more than $2,000 all told. So that's
>  > way too pricey to be practical.
>  >
>  > thanks for any help or URLs!
>  >   waywest
>  >