Wireless Technology: A Cushy Wi-Fi Ride
Fast Net access in a luxury limo.
Illustration by Jim Ludtke
Well-heeled business travelers who crave constant Internet access can now stay connected even when riding in a limousine. Limo company Carey International has partnered with In Motion Technology to offer Mobile Office, which allows passengers to use Wi-Fi-enabled devices in transit.
I tried the service on a recent trip to the airport from downtown San Francisco (cost: $90). Carey's black Lincoln Town Car featured comfortable leather seating, a sleek wooden desk, and a power outlet. The Wi-Fi connection's DSL-like speeds let me download my Yahoo e-mail to my Palm Tungsten C in under a minute.
Carey offers Mobile Office service in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.; In Motion expects to partner with other companies, as well. The service is primarily designed for corporate customers, but is also available to individuals (for more information on making reservations, click here).
--Michael S. Lasky