How many have laptops...

I use a jailbroken iphone 3GS with unlimited data for internet on my laptop via tethering,if the signal is good especially in a city i can watch movies on Hulu,crackle,etc...and all i pay for is the monthly unlimited data fee!

 

"Tethering" isn't bad, if you don't mind super-slow speeds.

 

Tethering is acceptable if you don't want to spend the extra money for a broadband plan. If all you want to do is check your e-mail or something every now and again it works. But then you could just do that from the phone itself. But in a pinch it's better than nothing.

With tethering via a jailbroken iPhone it doesn't cost you anything over your regular cell phone bill, since you have unlimited data to begin with. If you don't want to jailbreak your phone you will be able to pay for tethering with the new AT&T data plans. Right now unlimited is $30/mo. - the new plans are 200 MB/mo for $15 or 2 GB/mo for $25 + $20 for tethering.

 

do u have to pay for the internet when not in a hotspot? ie side of the road in the middle of nowhere?

 

If you use an aircard as I do then as long as you have cell phone service you will have internet access. Mine has a 5 Gig limit per month so I'm looking to upgrade to a new 4G phone with MiFi capability and an unlimited data plan.

See your local Sprint/ATT/Verizon dealer for more detailed info and also bring your WiFi capable laptop to ensure it will link with the phone before you lay your money on the table.

 

I have a laptop air card with verizon as well as an android also with verizon. I also have a printer in the truck. It sure helps with the permits for oversize loads

 

musicmaker, I do have exactly the same gadgets and every single one works as hard as they can. What online fax are u using ? I'm with MyFax since 3 years now and I'm very happy with.