Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Jeanette Hughes on July 22, 2010 at 2:23pm

I have had a USB modem from Verizon for about 4 years now. I live out in the country and don't have access to DSL or cable. The best things are I can access the internet from anywhere in the house without a network, and also when I'm out of town. The bad things: had to replace the modem 3 times, it's not the highest speed (videos stop and start) and they put a limit on your usage - 5GB per month at $59.99. Because I'm taking some online training right now that is mostly videos, I had to up my usage for this month to their next plan - a whopping $199 a month! I know AT&T has a similar limit on usage.

My next option is to contact a company about wireless internet to see if that is any better service and price-wise. Hope this helps.

Jeanette

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Colleen Gray on August 13, 2010 at 3:46pm

Hi Jeanette,

I know Verizon is expensive. I have their cell coverage - it never drops calls but you pay for it. Thank you for the info!

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Joel D Canfield on August 13, 2010 at 10:49am

Colleen, I don't know if our experience applies to North Carolina, so if I'm way out in left field feel free to let me know; I'd find it helpful.

We use a wireless router in our home office Sacramento; it's part of our phone service. But we're not home right now, we're in British Columbia. We've done business on the four lazy days we took to drive here, and in various locations while here, without bringing our web access along. We've simply used the free WiFi that's now available in virtually every coffee shop and library in bigger cities. (We've got a wireless setup in the house where we're staying, so we're not running out to the coffee shop just to have web access.)

Consider the possibility of using your laptop's built in WiFi (or getting a WiFi card) and just using the access that's already out there, rather than paying extra for a service.

Of course, if you need access while driving, in the middle of the park, or out on a sailboat, that's a different matter.

• ▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Colleen Gray on August 13, 2010 at 3:47pm

Hi Joel,

I think you are on it. I was hoping to find that there was a wireless card I could use at home and away - all the time. But as it looks it is just too expensive and not good enough coverage. I will continue with my high speed cable at home and hot spots when I'm out.

Thanks much

• ▶ Reply