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Internet access on the road

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by longhaulusa, Jan 12, 2011.

  1. Jan 12, 2011 #1
    longhaulusa

    longhaulusa Bobtail Member

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    What tips and tricks have you found for cheap internet access out on the road?

    Do you just keep track of rest stops and exits with coffee shops with free access, or drive your rig around neighborhoods until you find some open access? :p
     
    longhaulusa, Jan 12, 2011
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  3. Jan 14, 2011 #2
    robbiehorn

    robbiehorn Light Load Member

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    I use a Verizon mifi that my wife & I both get on wireless with our laptops and it works great. We tried the free stuff but not that much available at truck stops. Truck stops will sell you access but it is cheaper to get it own your own. Never tried the neighborhood thing though. You might check with your cell phone provider.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2011 #3
    walstib

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    I use AT&T air card, works everywhere so far, including the middle of nowhere!
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2011 #4
    82ndCowboy

    82ndCowboy Light Load Member

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    I have an EVO cell phone with Sprint. And I use the WiFi hot-spot on it, works everywhere.
     
    82ndCowboy, Jan 14, 2011
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  7. Jan 14, 2011 #5
    lil may

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    Verizon Mi Fi plus droid for quick internet
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2011 #6
    Mike_NC

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    I use pdanet on my blackberry for internet connection on my laptop.
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2011 #7
    ctt0002

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    tethering my phone's 3g connection works fine.
     
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