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"Mobile" Internet Access for EEE PC
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Hi, I'm not too clever on these things. I've just purchased an EEE PC notebook and I'm told unless there is a free wifi spot the only way I'll get internet access with it is to buy it "with a dongle". It's all double dutch to me - any idea on the cheapest providers and how I go about it?
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To get internet access wirelessly, you either need a wireless router (or combined router/modem) in your home connected to your broadband, or connect to a wifi hotspot that can be free in places like McDonald's, some libraries and cafes; or paid for via OpenZone or The Cloud
http://www.btopenzone.com/
http://www.thecloud.net/for-you
All of these options aren't truly mobile - you have to be within range of a wifi hotspot.
Or you can buy a dongle from Vodaphone; 3, TMobile, O2 or BT which gives much greater coverage on a contract or pay as you go option.
As the rates and offers change daily it is impossible to give advice re best prices without spending time researching it - which you can do just as well as me.
Be aware that not all areas of the UK have access to mobile internet because the coverage is not good; it can be slow and unsatisfactory and in places will not work at all.
Also, if you are contracted to a specified amount of useage, it can be horrendously expensive if you exceed your limit
http://www.btopenzone.com/
http://www.thecloud.net/for-you
All of these options aren't truly mobile - you have to be within range of a wifi hotspot.
Or you can buy a dongle from Vodaphone; 3, TMobile, O2 or BT which gives much greater coverage on a contract or pay as you go option.
As the rates and offers change daily it is impossible to give advice re best prices without spending time researching it - which you can do just as well as me.
Be aware that not all areas of the UK have access to mobile internet because the coverage is not good; it can be slow and unsatisfactory and in places will not work at all.
Also, if you are contracted to a specified amount of useage, it can be horrendously expensive if you exceed your limit
As Ethel says, you need to buy a 3G dongle, from 3, Vodafone, someone like that (it uses the mobile phone networks).
the EEE PCs themselves come with wifi, which means that you can get online anywhere with wifi --- generally places like McDonalds and Starbucks, or from a wireless router in your own home (using your own broadband internet connection).
One issue to check: some of the EEE PCs come with Linux, not Windows (a different operating system). The dongles may not support Linux (at least, not commercially; they may well work with other software, but that'll be up to you to set up).
the EEE PCs themselves come with wifi, which means that you can get online anywhere with wifi --- generally places like McDonalds and Starbucks, or from a wireless router in your own home (using your own broadband internet connection).
One issue to check: some of the EEE PCs come with Linux, not Windows (a different operating system). The dongles may not support Linux (at least, not commercially; they may well work with other software, but that'll be up to you to set up).
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