2006-09-23 12:34:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Only if you use a satellite system, check out Direct TV. It is a little more expensive than most other options, but if you live in an isolated area then you can get it. This is the only way to get a wireless broadband for a situation where you don't have any wires coming into your house.
You could use a cell phone for wireless Internet access, but I don't think it would be real broadband. It is limited by the signal sent out from the cell towers. The ads I have seen offer an Internet connection; they don't mention its speed. If you use a cell phone for you Internet connection, then I don't see how you are going to get the signal to your computer.
Otherwise there has to be a wire to get the signal into the your house or business. I use a cable modem and Time Warner provides my Internet connection. Then I run it into my wireless router for my personal network. If you have cable, but not a land line then this solution could be for you. The speed of the cable varies with the number of people on line, but I rarely have problems with mine (usually only when Yahoo gets clogged up).
You can also get Internet access through a fiber optic line. Some major complexes, usually businesses, are wired for this. This will give you a very fast connection, but it costs a lot.
You could set up an Internet WiFi hotspot, like most Starbucks have, but you still need to get the signal into your home or business.
If you don't have a landline then I suggest cable. It is cheaper than a satellite and doesn't have the light speed delay (about 1 second). If you have cable TV then they will give you a good deal on broadband access. If you are out in the boonies, like the middle of the desert, then a Satellite may be the only way to get a broadband Internet connection.
2006-09-23 12:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes because for Wireless connection you only need a Wireless Router which can be purchased from your Service Provider.
Landlines are needed to connect the intrent with a wired connection.
Hope that helps!
2006-09-23 12:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your computer is wireless enabled try hooking onto someone elses router you would be amazed how many people dont have a password on them. I live in student area and can log onto about 5 / 6 diff networks if wanted and this is free
2006-09-23 12:45:54 · answer #3 · answered by John "Freddie" West 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. You have to buy a wireless router and find a company that offers the service. I have arialink and I pay 24.99 a month
2006-09-23 12:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Miss J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to what Trip said (i.e. cable tv), you can also use satellite, and if you are using a laptop you can get wireless service through your cell phone company in many areas.
2006-09-23 12:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by scott 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you do the wireless through the cable company.
2006-09-23 12:37:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Milton keynes you can, we will be the first city in England to have access to free wi fi type internet via a built in circuitry in the lamp post.
2006-09-23 13:22:43 · answer #7 · answered by Lunte 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have cable internet service you can- then put a wireless router on that and you will be fine.
2006-09-23 12:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by Trip S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that makes no sense at all. landlines don't use wifi unless u got one of teh skype wifi phones
2006-09-23 12:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by shanestewart22 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all you need is cable modem, sprint also has it thorough there cell service. i have it though cable
2006-09-23 12:43:40 · answer #10 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋