Getting Down to Business in the New South with 4G Mobile Air Cards

Georgia might have a reputation as a slow-paced state famous for its peaches and hospitality. But in Atlanta and beyond, the pace of business hasn't slowed in decades, and the so-called "New South" is a hotbed for technological development and growing businesses. The State of Georgia has made a huge campaign to bring growth industries to the state, replacing many of the manufacturing jobs that have shipped off shore in recent years. As such, many companies are become creative in keeping employees in touch and mobile across a state that is still largely rural. With 4G wireless internet and other online productivity options, it's become much easier to keep employees productive and in contact wherever they are in the South.

Wireless internet has certainly revolutionized the way that we think about getting online. Wi-Fi hotspots are commonplace in hotels, café's and restaurants across the country. But despite the overwhelming availability of hotspots, many continue to charge for access. Although $10 for access at a hotel one night, and another $5 at a café the next might not seem like a great deal of money in the short term, it adds up quickly. Many companies that finance a great deal of business travel frequently see bills of up to $1000 per traveling employee for online access each year. This translates into a huge expense when multiplied across an entire traveling workforce.

The solution in many cases is implementing a mobile internet solution across a team of employees who frequently travel into underserved areas (such as those in rural Georgia). For many years, this meant access to a BlackBerry - and for the technologically gifted, the ability to "tether" the device to a computer to allow for slow to moderate speed internet access on the road in cell coverage areas. This was great for checking email, but proved woefully inadequate at accessing corporate intranets and other intensive online applications. This is to say nothing of the dismal performance of 3G with streaming media and full-featured social networking sites.

4G mobile air cards changed the game for mobile internet access though, bringing fast access to customers across the South - from the old Georgia capital of Milledgeville to the hub of the "New South" in Atlanta. The access is fast, reliable, and can be used anywhere there's fourth generation cell phone service. In the rare case that 4G isn't rolled out in a particular area, the system is still "backwards compatible" with existing 3G networks. This increases reliability overall, and makes it a great corporate internet access solution for any Georgia company that has sales professionals criss-crossing this diverse state.

With Clear wireless Milledgeville, it's easy to get online in Georgia's pre-Civil War capital, all it takes is a cellular signal! And, with Clear Atlanta, 4G access allows mobile professionals and traveling businessmen to get online throughout the city - whether at Hartsfield Airport or in Dekalb County.