Liao Jia - Professional Travel Writer

After a flailing career in advertising, Liao Jia decided to make her life passion for traveling and adventure a full-time job.  She became a professional travel writer and photographer, recognized by thousands of people in China who have read her articles in newspapers, magazines and websites.

Challenges

Liao’s travels often lead her through remote places around China with grueling weather conditions and not a person in sight.  The Internet is a source of information that she relies on heavily for updates about the weather, road constructions and hotel reservations.  She needs e-mail to communicate with her editor and to submit articles and photographs for her two weekly travel columns.

Previous to a wireless solution, Liao could only access information through dialup connections in hotel rooms.  It could take a few days or sometimes over a week to travel from one hotel to another, leaving Liao with no Internet or e-mail access. 

After much research, Liao concluded that wireless wide area networking (WWAN) would provide her with the ubiquitous and reliable coverage she needed and set out to find the best wireless devices. 

Solution

Liao selected the AirCard 750 to stay connected wherever her travels take her.  Even in the most isolated village in Guizhou or along the Chinese-Russian border, Liao’s AirCard 750 gave her reliable wireless access.

By simply sliding the AirCard 750 into her laptop, Liao could effortlessly stay in touch with her editor.  Because she could send articles and pictures to her editor by e-mail from anywhere, Liao significantly increased her productivity while on the road. 

Consistent e-mail access also allowed Liao to communicate better with the head office.  This is extremely important during emergency situations because she could ask for help and receive instant responses. 

Another benefit of the AirCard 750 is around-the-clock Internet access.  Now, Liao can stay up to date on the latest weather and road conditions, helping her better organize her travel schedule.  

“The Sierra Wireless AirCard 750 is a perfect match for my gypsy lifestyle.  If it can keep up to my connection demands, I think it has passed the ultimate mobility test!” Liao exclaims. 
 
The Sierra Wireless AirCard 750 has provided the following benefits:

• Increased productivity- Receive current information on weather and traffic conditions while on the go.
• Better communication- Keep in touch with head office, sending images and finished work as soon as it’s completed.
• Improved safety- Read up to date weather warnings and road condition reports to stay safe and sound.