Wireless Options Put You in the Fast Lane: "handheld PC. "

The newer "3G" wireless networks can peak as high as 144 Kbps. To put this into context, the standard dial-up modems that come with most PCs operate at a maximum of about 50 Kbps while high-speed land-based DSL and cable modems range from between about 192 Kbps and 1,500 Kbps. But speed has its price. Verizon charges $99.99 a month for unlimited service -- nearly three times the cost of its lower-speed offering