I'm using a Cingular HSDPA right now. You're right - they're spendy, but the rate is going down almost as quickly as the speeds go up. And the coverage is getting better every day.
Given the independence they offer from crappy motel phone lines and piggy-backing off of "public" wireless access points, they are truly habit forming! Even if you don't think you can swing it right now, don't rule them out all together.
Hey, thanks Rockrr for your response.
Not sure what HSDPA is, but assume it's none cheaper than what I've been quoted thus far.
As you stated, and I'm sure of, the price will come down. As it is, most of us pay for home cable, internet, telephone, then cell phone. It's ridiculous, me sitting and thinking about it, how tied I am to people I don't know, never will, etc., and having to have info at the speed of light.
On the other hand, what heck would I do without it all?