[LUNI] Cellular internet access & Linux

[Mike Scott]

I am considering a new laptop and was wondering if anyone out there is
using a Cellular data plan.
I was figuring that a PCMCIA card would be better than built-in so I am
not locked into a particular provider (at least no longer than the
contract term for the plan vs the life of the laptop).
Which of these cards work well with Linux (or is it transparent)?

Also which carriers should I avoid?  I seem to remember Verizon had some
fine print whereby they could terminate your service if you do streaming
audio/video and they determine you are streaming if your monthly
transfer rate exceeds a certain threshold 9even though their plan is
billed as "unlimited".

- Mike Scott