AirCard 555 Network Card User Guide
Note: Most service providers have coverage maps on their web sites.
Note: The fee for service is usually higher when you are roaming (connecting to a network other than the one belonging to your service provider).
If you purchased the AirCard from a service provider, you may already have an account. (That is, your network card is
When selecting a service provider, it is important to consider the following:
•Coverage
There are CDMA networks, that operate in the frequency bands supported by the AirCard 555, throughout North America and parts of Latin America, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. However, each service provider operates a network that covers a limited geographical area within the overall CDMA coverage area. Most service providers have “roaming” agreements with other service providers, so that they can offer service outside of the coverage area of their own networks. For example, assuming you live in Vancouver and travel frequently to Seattle, you can obtain an account with a Vancouver service provider that has a roaming agreement with a service provider in Seattle. You would then have local service in Vancouver, and roaming service in Seattle. (Most service providers charge more for roaming service than local service.)
Select a service provider that gives you network coverage in all areas you intend to use the AirCard 555.
•Pricing
Each service provider has its own pricing options. There are flat rate accounts which provide you a maximum num- ber of minutes of network usage for a fixed monthly fee. There are accounts for which you are charged for network usage by the minute or by the amount of data transmitted. You may want to shop around to find the best value.
Your service provider will activate your account. To do so your service provider requires from you:
•The billing information used to collect payment for your network usage
•The ESN (electronic serial number) assigned to your modem during the manufacturing process. (This number is printed on a label on the AirCard and can be displayed in Watcher.)
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