Internet for Laptop

localboy

I have just got my 1st laptop and am confused as to who to use for the internet on it when I am away from home and how I go about getting it arranged. I dont want to be tied into a monthly contract.Is there a pay as you use system with any companies as I wont need the internet that often when I am away from home,its just that it would be nice to take my laptop with me and be able to access my emails etc.

mrs_baggins

Dont know if this is what you want or not. My hubby has a laptop and he just wanted to be able to use it at airports and suchlike so I just installed a wi-fi card for him and when he's at the airport or something he can then hook up. At the airport i think he has to play but all over the place now there are wi'fi hotspots at cafes and suchlike where you can use the laptop to access. Is this the type of thing you mean?

nickmack

If you're signing up to Broadband, you need some kind of contract. You can however get rolling 1 month contracts with some ISP's. Check this link for a list.

As for accessing the Internet out and about, I assume your laptop is wireless enabled. You need to find places with a wireless hotspot, some places allow you to access for free, but most you will need to buy airtime through someone like BT OpenZone.

devizes18193

http://adial.co.uk/

localboy

Thanks guys... I think the laptop comes with a vodafone 3g card? will this enable me to just switch the internet on anywhere?
I do already have an isp at home with aol and the laptop is wireless enabled, just wanted to know if I was able to just switch the internet on absolutely anywhere just like a mobile phone?

woo

you can use the 3g card to do as you say.. but it is expensive.
about 2.50 a meg if i remember correctly.