The availibility of internet "on the road"

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Lokix, Jul 30, 2008.

  1. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    DON'T GET CAUGHT doing it. Several States have passed laws making the STEALING of WiFi a CRIMINAL Offense, even if it is offered "free".
     
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  3. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    I used a Sprint Cellphone tethered to my laptop for about 5 years before I got a Sprint Card. Was never sorry I did.
     
  4. CMoore2004

    CMoore2004 Road Train Member

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    Almost all of the hotels advertise "Free WiFi". I've yet to see a sign that says "Free WiFi for paying guests."

    I've actually considered going in for the free continental breakfast.
     
  5. Pur48Ted

    Pur48Ted Road Train Member

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    Man Arrested For Stealing Wi-Fi,


    Alaskan Gamer Arrested For Stealing Library's Wi-Fi



    Michigan man busted for stealing Wi-Fi signal


    Illinois WiFi freeloader fined US$250


    Stealing Wifi is Stealing.. say the Boys in Blue


    A quick Google search (provided you aren't stealing WiFi) would have produced similar results. I guess you can do what you want, just don't BMW when you have to pay the piper.
     
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  6. road dawg

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    How do you like the card. Right now I connect to my razr for a modem. Speeds are OK. I usually get downstream in the 300kbps, sometimes as high as 700kbps. Upstream can be slow. Its only $40.00 per month unlimited data. It seems to work pretty well. Did you notice a big difference with the card?

    Thanks
     
  7. alabama grappler

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    I have been told that you can get a USB plug in device and pay a monthly fee for internet service.

    Is that true or did a fellow trucker tell me a lie (I know that don't happen much... lol)
     
  8. CMoore2004

    CMoore2004 Road Train Member

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    You just posted on two threads that mentioned exactly what you asked about...

    It'd be true.
     
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