What Do You Use For WiFi Anywhere?

Discussion in Internet Broadband Access started by Pat • Aug 18, 2012.

  1. Pat

    PatWell-Known Member

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    I want to get a broadband on the go for my computer. What is the best to get a hot spot device or use my cell phone to connect to the internet when I am not near a wifi spot, any suggestions.
     
    #1Aug 18, 2012
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    steph84Active Member

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    I use the T-Mobile hotspot. I like it because sometimes I need the web for a few days (like when I stay at a hotel that charges $14.99 a night) and I can get the web for 3 days for only $10. It has saved me so much money and it's great for travelers.
     
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    Go for free hotspot zones in areas where you dine like McDonald and the like.
     
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    If you are out of range from a wifi hotspot, then using the cell phone to connect is the next best option, unless you want to opt for a 'pay as you go' mobile broadband service and get a free dongle that comes with it.
     
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    If you are not in the wifi hot spot its better to use a broadband kit to connect internet.
     
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    The broadband kits work pretty well.
     
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    I have a Clear hotspot and I've actually used it as my primary internet at home. When I first started using it, the service that I was using was so spotty that the hotspot was like light years in comparison. Now, I can go anywhere with it and it's really quite handy as I don't have to worry about the speed of the restaurant or any nefarious people in the restaurant.
     
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  8. Pat

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    Thanks for sharing the information on your Broardband to go services. T-Mobile just came out with uncarrier service that I may give a try for my tablet.
     
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    Thanks for sharing the information on your Broadband to go services. T-Mobile just came out with uncarrier service that I may give a try for my tablet.
     
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    I use my phone's Mobile Hotspot to connect to internet , which is very convenient because I can use internet wherever I go as long as there's a cell phone signal on my phone. I use it everyday because that's the only internet option I have so far, which I really like it because I have upgraded to 7GB internet allowance each month.
     
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    When my husband and I go on the road full-time rv'ing we wil need internet on the go. I am slightly afraid of the possible charge for this service. I am hoping that some rv parks wll offer free wifi, but kind of doubt it. I guess we could just go to micky dees like Vaericke suggested above.
     
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    I used to use mobile broadband for my laptop in the past and took it with me wherever I go but then I got tired of carrying the laptop everywhere. I switched to mobile Internet data and it costs me only $2 for 100MB which last for 24 hours.

    If your phone has a big screen and easy to do the browsing then I think mobile Internet should be a good option. It's easier to carry everywhere too.
     
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  13. Ruth B.

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    I use wifi hotspots also. I have found them around town and go to the 'regulars'. I have even played a movie off of them once on the ipad when I was waiting for someone. Sometimes you need to go into the bldg and sometimes not.

    I feel silly posting this as it's a duh type thing but I just now found out that I can use Vonage to call off a wifi hotspot and use my vonage connection instead of my cell phone minutes with the phone carrier. It's a simple phone app.
     
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