The New Web:
Wireless PDA's and WAP Phones
What
Wireless digital communication of messages, alerts and modified websites.
Provides access to and for personnel in the field
How
Uses a modification of web technology called WML (wireless markup language).
Allows access to standard POP mail and is served from a standard web server without modification. Redesign of web pages
and minor coding changes are required for delivery on the small phone and PDA screens
When and Where
The wireless web is now available in and around major cities and Interstate Highways.
Coverage is expected to increase exponentially, at a faster rate than even standard wired web acceptance.
How Much
Typical costs range from $6.95/month (Verizon) to $15.95/month (AT&T) in addition to phone charges ($19.95 up).
This is roughly equivalent to standard phone charges. Palm Pilot and other wireless PDA's typically charge from $9.95/month to
$29.95/month for wireless connectivity.
Available Applications
North Carolina Pest Alerts (web-searchable database)-
Phones - enter "http://pestdata.ncsu.edu/alerts/wap/a1.cfm" as the website
(note: this site is written in wml and cannot be seen by normal web browsers)
Palm Pilot - see pestdata.ncsu.edu/alerts/ for "pqa" file
Key personnel can also enter new alerts into the system securely from the
field.(Contact below for access and special .pqa file)
Contact Information