Is it possible to access the internet on a laptop if you are travelling in a car? Ie can you have a modem that you can carry with you of sorts?
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Yes you can, but I have no idea how 
*waits for more knowledgeable IT person*
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Yes. Mobile broadband.
quote:Originally posted by Irish-Princess:
Is it possible to access the internet on a laptop if you are travelling in a car? Ie can you have a modem that you can carry with you of sorts?
Yes but you have to be in an area were there is a signal same as with your phone, so you may not be able to get on line in some areas
What's this dongal thingy I keep hearing about?
ÂĢ30 for an O2 USB stick. Pay-as-you-go by the day, week, or month. Great for working away in a hotel or something. A day on its own is about ÂĢ2.
quote:Originally posted by **sossy**:
info on mobile broadband<<<< hope this helps
It includes info on what a dongle is
Cheers!
quote:Originally posted by Poolshark:quote:Originally posted by **sossy**:
info on mobile broadband<<<< hope this helps
It includes info on what a dongle is
Cheers!
mobile broadband can work out very costly but if i remember correctly the "three" mobile dongle is around ÂĢ15/month and allows more data than the other carriers.
dont take a long contract because wimax is coming and that will make cellular broadband obsolete, each wimax tower can reach around 30 miles and offers faster than home broadband speeds.
quote:Originally posted by Big Brothers Big Scam:quote:Originally posted by Poolshark:quote:Originally posted by **sossy**:
info on mobile broadband<<<< hope this helps
It includes info on what a dongle is
Cheers!
mobile broadband can work out very costly but if i remember correctly the "three" mobile dongle is around ÂĢ15/month and allows more data than the other carriers.
dont take a long contract because wimax is coming and that will make cellular broadband obsolete, each wimax tower can reach around 30 miles and offers faster than home broadband speeds.
I'm stuck in a ÂĢ25pm contract for another 12 months
Yes 3G mobile broadband is the best.
Great coverage and i use it and havent had any problems at all so far.
Very easy to set up on your lappy as well.
Im using it now outside in the sun with a glass of rose.....bliss
Great coverage and i use it and havent had any problems at all so far.
Very easy to set up on your lappy as well.
Im using it now outside in the sun with a glass of rose.....bliss
quote:Originally posted by The Secretary:quote:Originally posted by Big Brothers Big Scam:quote:Originally posted by Poolshark:quote:Originally posted by **sossy**:
info on mobile broadband<<<< hope this helps
It includes info on what a dongle is
Cheers!
mobile broadband can work out very costly but if i remember correctly the "three" mobile dongle is around ÂĢ15/month and allows more data than the other carriers.
dont take a long contract because wimax is coming and that will make cellular broadband obsolete, each wimax tower can reach around 30 miles and offers faster than home broadband speeds.
I'm stuck in a ÂĢ25pm contract for another 12 months
12 months should be ok (apart from the price) it'll be at least that long until some kind of wimax service is useable (unless you are in the isle of wight which already has wimax)