Someone told me that I could buy a flash drive for 120$ that would connect me to the internet without having a provider because I have wireless capabilities on my new laptop. Right now I am paying 60$ a month for DSL.
2006-09-09 11:29:22 · 7 answers · asked by kaye7 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Yur friend is probably picking up a unsecured wireless connection. Hey if i cud pick that up i will take advantage lol. If u want, u can use this : http://evdo-coverage.com/wireless-internet-usb-evdo-cdu550.html There are others out there like it but u have to do some searching. Laterz.
2006-09-09 13:28:21 · answer #1 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flash drive is only for storing data as the other poster said. Your laptop having wireless capabilities means it has an internal wireless card that will let you connect to the Internet at any wireless hot spot, or at home if there is a wireless AP/router broadcasting the signal. Whoever is providing the signal still has to have a provider.
By the way, AT&T DSL is only 12.99 /month for one year, you are paying way too much.
2006-09-09 13:20:39 · answer #2 · answered by Jordan L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This person doesn't know what they are talking about. A flash drive is only used for storing data, and possibly playing music.
What they may mean is since your laptop has wireless, you could possibly try piggybacking off of someone else's connection if you can get a signal. However I wouldn't recommend that, as it would leave your laptop wide open as there wouldn't be any security on the connection. And it may also be illegal where you live.
2006-09-09 11:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by Bryan A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. You might be able to access the internet if you are in a public space, such as in a Starbucks or restaurant or airport; or if your neighbour has an unsecured service. But generally you would still have to get a service provider if you want a secured connection and continious access.
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2006-09-09 11:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by confused 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
And DSL doesn't cost $60.
Your phone bill + DSL = $60
2006-09-09 14:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by What_Did_You_Expect 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow $60 for DSL, I pay $17.99
2006-09-09 11:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by rab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can, if you are very close to a Hotspot.
2006-09-09 12:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by b b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋