what do I need to purchase to get wireless internet service on my laptop?

Question

I need to check my emails etc on my laptop when I travel

Answer 1

Most new laptops today have a built in wireless card that scans for wifi networks. you can pick one up at best buy or circuit city for under 60 bucks usually.

But i think you're talking about getting it everywhere. With this you need to go to your local Cingular, Sprint, or Verizon Wireless store to check the prices on PC Cards. Try to go with the company that your cell phone is carried by, because usually the carrier will offer discounts if you are a subscriber with some other plan.
My relatives have a Sprint broadband card. At full service, the speed is 115kb/sec, which is much faster than dial-up, and slightly slower than dsl, but it's still fast, good for what you're doing (emails).

What you need:

1. Between $60-90/month (Verizon is $60 if you have phone service with them already and 80 if you don't).
2. A PC Card (bought online or at a local wireless carrier store.
3. A slot on your computer for it (usually one thats like 1 or 2 inches long with small flappy door like things).

www.cingular.com
www.verizonwireless.com
www.sprint.com

Answer 2

For the high-speed service (if that's what you want) you need to sign up for the service, and the company will come install what you need. (Its a box that's about the size of box that women's boots may come in - a little more shallow.) The service provider will provide you with a wireless router. They mount the box on a wall in the basement (or in my case a closet), and the wireless router is plugged in near it. They may have to run some cables into the house if you don't have anyone to do that before the service/installation people get to the house.

Once the service has been brought to the house you can hook it any computers you have, as well as use the wireless router to get the Internet on your laptop.

Someone else will have to answer your question if you're using dial-up.

Answer 3

You need a wireless internet card in your computer and access to a wireless internet service. Just because you have a wireless card doesnt mean you can get service everywhere for free. A lot of the time you need to pay for those services.

Someplaces offer "hotspots" like starbucks and airports.. but its a service you have to pay for.

Answer 4

hardware you have purchse is Vdata-card and get one internet connection from internet service provider then u can access within area specificly covered by such provider

monthly charges u have to pay.

Better to contact a hardware shop with these information. it will help u to get connected.

Answer 5

a wireless card (wi-fi) and access to a wireless network...