I've been setting up some data plans for my company with VerizonWireless 1x network. When you get a data only plan the device still has a cell # but it's 25 cents a minute if you want to use it for voice. But that's for 1x Air Cards and current PDA's like the Samsung i700. I'm not sure if the new Air Cards for EVDO have voice capability.
I have the card and it is definitely not voice capable. It will not handle sending out a fax even though it shows up as a modem in hardware.
This is a pretty big downside IMHO but as usual... they are playing the "bandwidth" card on this, hoping we will overlook the voice/data...
It will work, I'm sure of it. -- Give your parents credit.....I always thought Mom was being a Mom when she kept telling me "Fiber is good for you" Looking forward to Broadband in Heaven PTL