Guide to Wireless Business Solutions

Select a business wireless solutions provider

A few different companies offer good wireless business applications. Research the different providers, and go with the one that offers the most for you.

I recommend: AT&T has a lot of buzz right now with the iPhone, but many believe the other leaders Verizon and Sprint have better wireless business technology.

Get a multi-use phone

Now that you've selected a wireless business technology provider, decide which phone and phone service you need.

I recommend: Your business should have a phone service with a phone that not only allows your employees to make calls, but gives them the ability to check email and access the internet (like the Blackberry, Treo, Centro or the Voyager).

Get a wireless network for your laptops

Now that you've selected a phone and phone service, make sure you have access to a dependable wireless network to use them on.

I recommend: You should have your laptops equipped with a broadband access card (like the one from Sprint or the one from Verizon), which will enable your employees to connect to the web from nearly anywhere.

Connect your wireless business applications

These technologies work best when they're connected with each other, and connected with the home office. So, find a way to connect your employees and their tools.

I recommend: Business wireless solutions providers supply tools for linking their technology together (like Connectivity from AT&T).

Pick a Solution

Wireless solutions for business providers offer 'solutions' to bring all these technologies and services together onto one bill. Choose a pre-existing solution, or compose your own.

I recommend: Go to your provider's website, and choose (or create) your solution plan, such as those offered by AT&T or Sprint.