I've just bought a laptop and when I'm on holiday I would like to use the internet. How can I access the internet without a landline?
2006-08-20 10:26:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You can either get a wireless data card and data service from your wireless carrier, or you can go to businesses that have "hotspots" when you need Internet access.
2006-08-20 10:32:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most new laptops come with wireless 802.11 built in. The current revision is 802.11g
http://www.jiwire.com/ can give you a list of places where you can connect to the internet.
The pay ones are becoming common with a lot of McDonalds and Starbucks installing wireless routers.
Most motels also have free wireless. Coffee shops are a mix of free and pay and many libraries have wireless.
You can also cruise and find a private router not password protected.
European list bottom reference
2006-08-20 10:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by Kirk M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a wireless 'Edge' card; this is essentially a cellphone-modem that accesses the cellphone network. Bandwidth isn't quite broadband (about 128k), but it's better than a phone modem.
It's pricey, but that will fill your needs.
2006-08-20 10:33:13 · answer #3 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many hotels now offer free wireless internet connection. Ask them.
2006-08-20 10:32:36 · answer #4 · answered by mia2kl2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose a hotel that has wireless service, go to the hotels website and sign on to their website and surf.
2006-08-20 10:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by dvwrg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a wireless card and find a WiFi hot spot in your area. For instance, Starbucks, walmart, your neighbors :)
2006-08-20 10:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by kap10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a 3g PC card. It allows me to connect anywhere using 3G or GPRS with a data rate of up to 350kb depending of area.
http://www.valueoffers.co.uk/vodafone-3g-datacard.html
2006-08-20 10:49:41 · answer #7 · answered by jono 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wifi card and go looking for a hotspot
2006-08-20 10:32:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just need a wifi card
2006-08-20 10:31:52 · answer #9 · answered by Robert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋