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    Remote Internet On Notebook

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by crystak, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. crystak

    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello there,

    Is there any way of getting something like a card or USB thing that would supply you with a constant internet connection anywhere you'd go?

    I remember seeing something in a magazine that you would plug into your USB slot, pay £30 a month and then have unlimited wireless internet anywhere.

    If so, what network/ service do you recommend, I live in the UK.

    Also, are these reliable/ the reception/ internet speed is good?
     
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Hawkshark Notebook Consultant

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    Yes there is :)

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWAN

    Depending on your country there will be different offerings, i'd stop by a local cellphone store. From them find out what the costs are and the avg speed in your area.
     
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    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Not hijacking this thread, but just wondering, what kind of throughput speeds can you get with mobile broadband? On average (because I know it's different in every region).
     
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    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    I'd like to know this as well - someone on here must have a USB wireless broadband adapter.