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What's the best way to Internet on the road?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ExtremeUnction, Jul 1, 2016.

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  1. Jul 1, 2016 #1
    ExtremeUnction

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    I don't have a smartphone or a laptop, so I'm looking at options for how I want to stay connected while I'm out driving around the country.

    I'm assuming most of you folks use a smartphone for connectivity, but I'm more interested in a laptop. Anybody use mobile hotspots or the like for connectivity?
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2016 #2
    DUNE-T

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    Just curious, why don't u use a smartphone?
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2016 #3
    ZhenyaP1991

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    Lunch counter in Iron Skillet should be enough of internet for the day
     
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    Driver91

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    I use my phone as a hotspot for my laptop or iPad.
     
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  7. Jul 1, 2016 #5
    VIDEODROME

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    Idle Aire ?
     
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  8. Jul 1, 2016 #6
    ExtremeUnction

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    I am old and stuck in my ways. I like having a full-sized screen and keyboard when I Internet.
     
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  9. Jul 1, 2016 #7
    MJ1657

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    I used to use a hotspot from Verizon. It seemed to work OK.
     
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  10. Jul 1, 2016 #8
    Wooly Rhino

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    I also use the Verizon Hotspot. I use it with my Laptop and wireless mouse and keyboard. The keyboard is one of those ergonomically ones so I avoid carpal tunnel. It works most everywhere but can be expensive for downloads. It is very fast.
     
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  11. Jul 1, 2016 #9
    Dave_in_AZ

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    Your smart phone can be used as a modem for your laptop. Or just by an LTE modem from Verizon for your laptop. The LTE modem you will need to be near a source, ie; Truckstop, starbucks, motel. etc., and need the source password. The smartphone is the ticket. ( Verizon )

    I can watch this roaming around anywhere-

     
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  12. Jul 1, 2016 #10
    justa_driver

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    I dont use a smartphone myself cause Im clumbsy.lol I just pay 45.00/mo for a flip phone and pay either Pilot or T/A 19.95/mo for wifi and use my Laptop.
     
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