question...WiFi?

Discussion in 'Cellular - Voice - Data' started by LuvDemTigers, Dec 7, 2007.

  1. LuvDemTigers

    LuvDemTigers Bobtail Member

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    As you know, if you read my other post, I am wanting to get into the trucking game. It is going to be a huge change for me to do so, but I honestly want to try it and see if I love it as much as my friends do. My question is this - Im big into the internet and computers. If I have a computer with WiFi, do the truck stops have hot spots for this? Like I know you can only drive for so long and then you have to stop. It would get mighty boring if I didnt have my internet connection to do the things i normally do (like visit here for example).

    Im just trying to see my options. Any thoughts?
     
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  3. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    Get your access through your cell provider. Get an air card in other words.

    If you try to get access at ALL truck stops. You will pay mega dollars.

    Although many use Sirricomm, others do not. And you'll need to purchase additional access.

    Personally, I enjoy my PC. But I can't see shelling out the $$ when I'm on the road. I wait until I hit a free hot spot, or do without.
     
  4. LuvDemTigers

    LuvDemTigers Bobtail Member

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    What does it cost, on average, to access? What stops have free wireless? Like is there a certain one that is free, like Flying J or something?
     
  5. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    99% of the majors charge for access. You can get 24 hours for about $8

    Or you can get a month for about $20. Lower if you buy it annually. Do the math, you'll be paying well over $300 a year for what amounts to VERY limited access.

    TA, Flying J, and Petro all use differant services. While some of the Petros use Sirricomm (like Loves and Pilot).

    There are a few Truck stops that offer WiFi for free. You can't live in them, and they are far and few between.

    Air card is your best bet. And you don't have to worry about where you are parked at in the truck stop.
     
  6. LostBoy

    LostBoy Light Load Member

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    my verizon air card is 60 a month for unlimited access. other than that some rest areas also have wi-fi.

    keep in mind almost all places that offer free wi-fi offer unsecured wi-fi.
     
  7. Bigray

    Bigray Road Train Member

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    i have a AIR CARD from t-mobile that i use, older/slower version from current broadband units, but i only pay 30.oo fro unl. usage.

    sprint was running a deal dont know if they still are : they were giving away the card / and then sign a contract for 60.oo month, for x lenght of time

    imo: sprint has the best network and fasest speeds of all the providers

    i have had my card since 2003 and i luv it, i be tooling around town or going down the interstate and still be connected.

    a AIR CARD MEANS YOU ARE A ROLLING HOTSPOT as most interstate's and metro areas have cell towers you have reception.:biggrin_25520:
     
  8. acw

    acw Bobtail Member

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    check out the system offered by bellsouth. its pretty good.
     
  9. capnhector

    capnhector Light Load Member

    t-mobile also has an addon to your phone plan if your phone has bluetoothe to use the phone as a bluetooth modem its 19.99 for unlimited access added to your plan.
     
  10. MXH

    MXH Light Load Member

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    I've discovered that many shippers/recievers have free internet. I don't think I'm supposed to be using it, though. So I don't use it, I've never used it, and in fact I'm not using it right now.
     
  11. BigDaddyJollyRob

    BigDaddyJollyRob <strong>"El Oso"</strong>

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    Pick your plan carefully if you go with tmobile some areas cut out.
     
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