What it is: Nationwide high-speed Internet access, unplugged

Vendor: Verizon Wireless, www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/ mobileoptions/broadband/index.jsp

Why we like it: It lets you get on the Internet wirelessly just about anywhere -- and at broadband speed. If you travel, you won't have to pay hot-spot charges or plug into a hotel's network and pay $10 a day in broadband fees. And since the Verizon card is running on the cellular network, you don't have any Wi-Fi security concerns.

Drawbacks: It's a little pricey.

Price: $60 a month