I just bought a Toshiba Satellite A215-S5837. I don't currently have WIRELESS at HOME and can't pick up on any unsecured networks either. I think I would rather just go through a wireless service provider such as Verizon or at&t as opposed to having a router and all that installed in my home and for MOBILITY reasons as well. I'm a little confused on some things tho. Is there a difference between wireless and broadband connect cards? I have to have an expresscard for my computer, is there one that is better than the others? Do I have to use an expresscard or can I use the USB models?

I basically want to be able to access the internet from anywhere w/o any problems. I'm just not sure what I need. I've never had a laptop before and I'm only familiar with your basic desktop internet connections via modem. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!If you want it so that not so much sticks out of the side of your laptop, go with the actual card. Also, with the card, they make Routers for it so if u ever want to share it over more than one computer. I work at a place where they sell these cards, and if you dont have any preference, go with Sprint. Its 59.99 a month for unlimited access. I know Verizon offers 59.99 for 5GB PER monthm which is a lot. However, if you go onto the internet often and download things, go with sprint card. Hope this helps Yes, there is. Your wireless card is good for standard wifi, connecting to a router. USB or express cards both work about the same. The only thing I would warn about is that currently your home wifi over a broadband ISP will be signifigantly faster than using a connector from one of the cell carriers.