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    Cheap W-LAN Options?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Azrial, May 15, 2014.

  1. Azrial

    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    So, I have the Verizon card in my CF-30. I called Verizon and they wanted $50 for 5GB

    Sprint wanted $19.95 for 2GB to activate my mobile hotspot. I think their 4GB plan was $25.00.

    So, what are you guys using and how much are you paying? Can these cards be "Jailbreaked" so as to allow a perhaps cheaper pre-paid service?
     
    Azrial, May 15, 2014
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    McDonalds / Panera / Sheetz / etc...

    I don't have a WWAN setup..I use FREE wifi access wherever I can find it.
    SR71 Wifi card and external rp-sma jack to improve access.


    Shawn ( Cheap SOB since 1961)
     
    Shawn, May 15, 2014
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  3. KLonsdale

    KLonsdale Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm cheap too but I am leery of most open wifi hotspots.
     
    KLonsdale, May 16, 2014
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  4. gray-beard

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    I normally use wifi hotspots, but where that is not available and I have to get on line I use a USB tether to my adroid phone.
    We have a ATT family plan that includes 10GB a month and we rarely use more then 5GB.
     
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  5. Azrial

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    Yeah, I love free Wi-Fi as well, but sometimes there is none available and I really need to get on the net for something! I am looking to spend about 10-15 a month for a GB or 2.
     
    Azrial, May 16, 2014
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  6. dhardin

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    Just not that much open wi-fi in small town rural midwest. Adding a data plan for my CF-30 to our AT&T family plane is $20 more with 4 Gig to share with the wife's smart phone. She had 2 Gig before, but never used that much. So far 4 gig is just about right. But my busy season is just starting..
     
    dhardin, May 17, 2014
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