I know absolutely nothing about wireless internet. I have dsl now on my desktop pc. I'm in college and I am planning on buying a laptop within the next few weeks. If I buy a laptop thats Wi-Fi capable. . . But I choose to keep the dsl at my house and jus hook that up to the laptop will I be able to pick up the interent when I go to a hotspot with wi-fi or will I have to pay for wireless internet service in order to pick it up anywhere? Could someone explain to me how it all works? And myabe some prices on wirelss internet. Basically… Get a wireless router for your DSL at home so you can use your laptop at home as well. As for other hotspots, most colleges offer free access so you can connect to that. Anyplace else, they are most likely to charge you. Most hoptspots are independent hotspots but if your looking for a roaming hotspot service you can get something like
This technique provides you with 100% free wireless internet service by connecting your cellphone or PDA to your computer via bluetooth or usb. For more free stuff visit www. Pookyfish. Co. Cc You don't need an internet service plan on your phone for this to work either, It just uses your phone as a dial-up modem instead. So as far as your phone is concerned, your just making another call.
you will have to pay for wi-fi outside of your home, because once outside you will use different provider.
Most Colleges now have wifi on campus. Check with yours to see if they do.
Some hot spots are free some charge
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you got most of your info correct. most hot spots do come with a nominal fee, but there are a few hot spots that are free. there are a number of mcdonalds that have free internet, and some coffee shops also. places like starbucks charge for the service through either verizon or t-mobile(one of the two), and at the airports. or you can just go through your local cell phone company to get a wireless card, and use thier service, but I personally think it isn't worth the money if you plan on just surfing and email on the go. that's just me.