CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS

Thanks for the words of wisdom, I am learning the hard way about cell-phones I never owned my own until last month then when I separated from my employer they wanted there cell back, can you believe that (LOL) now I will have more time to camp so this sis why I need to coenct to the Internet. This is the message I got from the only data cable I saw that mentioned the A840-- Modem functionality (Feature NOT available with A840, A880 and Bell Mobility phones)- Use your cell phone as a modem and connect your laptop to the internet anywhere you can get a Cell signal. (This feature WILL require an account be setup (with a monthly fee)with your cell phone provider - please check with them for more information. I think this means I am out of luck? Poor me just trying to preserve my retirement funs.