Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

Verizon wireless, laptop to cell phone tower?

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread		 This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge Donate to DU
 
oscar111 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-21-06 10:03 PM
Original message
Verizon wireless, laptop to cell phone tower?
i think that is how it works.

anyone know how much it costs per hour or month?

I need broadband. Can Verizon set up a prepaid arrangement, like i have for my cell phone? I dont like the complex usual plans for cell phones.

Please advise this liberal arts type.. dont know much about financial stuff.

thank you!!
Oscar... i just got me an FDR avatar. Like it?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
oscar111 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-21-06 10:13 PM
Response to Original message
1. kick
kik
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
oscar111 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-21-06 11:53 PM
Response to Original message
2. kik
kik
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
REP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Apr-21-06 11:57 PM
Response to Original message
3. $39.99/mo Data Service
You can use your phone as a wireless modem for your computer - it's not strictly supported, but it's easy to set up. Phone and computer should both be Bluetooth.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
oscar111 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:08 AM
Response to Reply #3
4. Thanks rep! good to hear that
i guess i can add bluetooth to my laptop, .. right?

just need a card?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
REP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:13 AM
Response to Reply #4
5. I'm One Of Those Mac People
so I have no idea!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
henslee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:22 AM
Response to Reply #4
6. The service can be slow or non existent in some places. You might
want to verify coverage. Am saying this because I bumped intoa guy today who was struggling for a signal.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:32 AM
Response to Original message
7. They have Kyocera Aircards that fit in a PC slot and cost $59.99/mo
Fat wireless data pipe.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
REP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:35 AM
Response to Reply #7
8. This Is a Little Different
Verizon sells an unlimited data plan for use on their phones, so you can do some net surfing, get email on your phone, With the little (well-known) hack I mentioned, you can get the same on your laptop/desktop as well for no additional $$.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:43 AM
Response to Reply #8
10. Sounds nice.
Do you have a link spelling out the procedures involved, and coverage areas? Thanks in advance.

I have seen the Kyocera card work wonderfully, though it seems to cost more than what you're proposing.

Haven't seen the newer PC card in action on the Verizon network, but it looks promising.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
REP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:47 AM
Response to Reply #10
11. It's A Hack
There are websites, but to point you to the right one, I'd need to know what kind of phone and computer you have. The codes are pretty much the same ... but I'm only familiar with two makes of phone and one make of computer.

Coverage can be found on Verizon's site.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:50 AM
Response to Reply #11
12. This article implies that the method violates the Verizon agreement:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1918150,00.asp

Not to be a prig, but being a prig nonetheless.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
REP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:57 AM
Response to Reply #12
13. I'm Shocked.
Shocked, I tell you.

Did I stutter when I typed "hack"?
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 01:01 AM
Response to Reply #13
14. Not all hacks involve stealing.
You won't have to remind me not to enter into a contract with you.

Happy trails.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
REP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 01:06 AM
Response to Reply #14
15. No Problem - I Know What "Swag" Means!
Swag (informal) - money or goods taken by a thief.

Just because one knows how to do a thing doesn't mean one does it. I don't have the data service - are you nuts? I barely use my phone.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 12:38 AM
Response to Reply #7
9. Oh, another cheap thing is listed
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneOverviewByDevice&deviceType=Wireless%20PC%20Cards&cm_re=Home%20Page-_-Personal%20Box-_-Phones
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list Click to add this author to your Ignore list Wed May 01st 2024, 10:38 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » The DU Lounge Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC