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Wireless Connection Away From HotSpot

Discussion in 'General Internet' started by papadiver99, 2006/02/05.

  1. 2006/02/05
    papadiver99

    papadiver99 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I currently run a service business which requires me to travel to my customer's location. I typically collect a check from the customer in payment for service and often times the check is no good. I would like to be able to have my customer pay online via a credit card, but often, there is no internet connection available in these locations.

    How would I use my laptop computer to connect to the internet when I am not near a phoneline (hardwire), or near a wireless hotspot?

    I believe I have heard that I can connect thru my mobile phone... if so, what type of hardware do i need to do this?

    Thanks greatly,

    paps
     
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  2. 2006/02/06
    Arie

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    Your laptop needs to have Bluetooth or IR capabilities, same as your cell phone.

    Then you'll need to set up a modem driver on your laptop so it can use your cell phone.

    Obviously your (cell) network must also support Internet Connections.
     
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  4. 2006/02/06
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Verizon has the new service for wireless internet connection "almost" anywhere.
     
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