How Many have one...?

I don't think anyone's ever done a survey of how many drivers are netheads, but the number is definitely growing.

Me, I run a cheap Acer laptop with a Verizon broadband card(I didn't want to be dependent on truckstop WiFi--what're you gonna do when you're sitting at a customer?). VZW broadband runs $60/mo, is just about as fast as my home cable modem and works anywhere you can get anything resembling a cell signal--and sometimes when your cell is incommunicado!

I can't believe I waited so long. I'm really happy with the investment so far.

 

I am a new driver. During training I had my laptop, but relied on wifi. Lack of security and the pita of trying to find a hotspot convinced me to get a Millinicom aircard before coming hitting road again.

To my knowledge, not many, if any, company pays for internet service (possibly through sat communication?). I do, however, think it may be a tax deduction.

 

I used to jump online while on the road. But, found the cost just plain ridiculus when compared to pricing at home.

Of course, I'm a person who doesn't even have a television onboard either. Although I watch it a lot while home.

The service, when I used it, was poor at most truck stops. And, I'm not paying $60 a month for an aircard service.

 

I'm not a trucker yet but the setup that I have for when I get out there is a Tmobile Blackberry Pearl and my Compaq laptop. The phone service is about $40 and true unlimited Internet is $19.99. Some companies say it is unlimited but it isn't actually, Tmobile is truly unlimited. Just connect to your laptop with the included USB cord which also charges and follow some simple instructions that can be easily found online and you have internet any where with a cell signal and phone service for only $60 a month.

 

Is that the acer 5050 by any chance?

 

I have a Millenicom card sitting at home waiting for me. For the last 6 months my iPhone has been my main web browser/Email client.

 

My hubby has a laptop with verizon he loves it also does his logs on it

 

laptop with verizion usb modem. love it. service alost everywhere but the speed will vary depending on where I am