Old trucker getting back on the road after 11 year sabatical. I am totally ignorant on the best way to get connected out there. I have a laptop with wireless. I do NOT have a smart phone. Main use to email and maybe do a little 'surfing' once a day. I have read some are dissatisfied with 'wandering wifi'. So whats the scoop? Are the cards you put in the laptop a better choice? Sorry I don't know the right names of these devices.
Crusty.
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Which connection is best?
Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by Crusty, Nov 29, 2011.
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I don't have a smart phone either, just my 4 year old flip style cell, that no matter what I do, it won't die, just last week my friend dropped it in a bowl of salsa, and yes it still works.
I am typing this using the Pilot's wifi, here in Fremont, IN and I have a great connection. Not all places do, but I am too cheap to buy the card and pay for the monthly service.
I am not that heavy of an internet user anyhow. So this setup works for me
Why don't you come out here with what you have, if you find it not adequate, you can always get bigger and better, which I think is the better way than spending your money on things you may decide aren't worth having. -
Hey Sabine. Thanks for reply. Sounds like a good Idea. I could just call on phone if I can't get wifi.
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If you find your own loads Verizon broadband is a must. 3G good enough. 4g too expensive.
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Beer Runner, Semi Crazy, MrMustard; thank you all for the info. That puts things in a better perspective. I am thinking the data sticks would be the way to go. That way I don't have to be anywhere in particular to do what I need to do. I've got till Jan 3rd. I'm going to look at all of it. Cause I'm CHEAP....... er, a...FRUGAL; that's it. I get what I need at the cheapest price.
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NO one has unlimited data anymore. And I've been looking. At least not the big 4.
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