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    Feb 22, 2011, 05:48 PM
    Wireless while away from home
    I want to take my laptop with me on a trip. Is there anything out there that I can use to be connected to the internet no matter where I am??
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    Feb 22, 2011, 07:51 PM
    How about almost anywhere.

    You can get a USB wireless cell modem. It'll plug into your computer and you can surf the web just about anywhere there is cell service. If you have a cell phone provider check with them.

    Check with the provider as to how much you can download per day/week/month.
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    Feb 22, 2011, 11:33 PM

    Or instead of getting the modem package, just use your phone as the modem (depending on your phone)

    Iphone, Android & Blackberry's all have this capability.
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    Feb 23, 2011, 05:02 AM

    There are WiFi hotspots in a lot of places. That may be sufficient for you. Otherwise your choices are Mobile broadband which is what emtdan described or what ITStudent described.

    Note: Mobile broadband plans usually involve a contract and monthly costs, though there are some pay as you go plans.
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    Feb 23, 2011, 08:33 AM

    If you have a capable phone...

    June Fabrics PDA Technology Group

    Instead of paying a monthly fee I suggest looking into a new program/app called PdaNet (above link)... this is a one time buy ($15-$30) for your phone to act as a modem for internet to a PC.

    We use it at work instead of paying Verizon $20-$30/ month. As stated by the website you need to have one of the following phones Iphone, Android, Blackberry. It works flawlessly...
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