Air card for laptop

[Nutrifitness]

hi
Does anyone know if you can get a temporary broadband air card for laptop?
I need it for a business trip and do not need a year contract.

[avenuegirl]

I think you'll be required to make a contract.

Have you called where you are staying ahead of time? A lot of places will give you free internet access now.

Search to see if there are any hot spots in advance as well - like starbucks or mc donalds

Also, I just found out about this new thing (well new to me) that does what you are looking for but not sure how to purchase the access:

B L A S T Prepaid Internet Card

The guy who just moved in next door uses this - and I'm currently out on Nantucket.

He got it initially in Florida some how - but not sure which site he went through, but it is called blast.

Basically they have some kind of networks set up or that they tap into so people in your situation can prepay and get some service. You may have to hunt around for more info on it.

[Michael Kopec]

I bet you can. I have one of these with a prepaid phone card in Poland and use it while traveling. No contract and I only pay for the amount of data that has been transferred.

[Nutrifitness]

Originally Posted by avenuegirl

I think you'll be required to make a contract.

Have you called where you are staying ahead of time? A lot of places will give you free internet access now.

Search to see if there are any hot spots in advance as well - like starbucks or mc donalds

Also, I just found out about this new thing (well new to me) that does what you are looking for but not sure how to purchase the access:

B L A S T Prepaid Internet Card

The guy who just moved in next door uses this - and I'm currently out on Nantucket.

He got it initially in Florida some how - but not sure which site he went through, but it is called blast.

Basically they have some kind of networks set up or that they tap into so people in your situation can prepay and get some service. You may have to hunt around for more info on it.

ok I am looking into that site..a little confusing but I just glanced over it. If you talk to your neighbor get a little more info from him..
the business trip condo owner does not have wireless ..and need to be able to work alot from there.
At&T has 1 year contract...I need 7 days only.
Thank you for helping

[Nutrifitness]

Originally Posted by Michael Kopec

I bet you can. I have one of these with a prepaid phone card in Poland and use it while traveling. No contract and I only pay for the amount of data that has been transferred.

I know of none in us...but will check avenuegirl's site

[Nutrifitness]

Just found this Wireless Internet Card Rental | Prepaid Mobile Broadband | WifiRents.com
wonder if anyone has used it or similar?

[Nutrifitness]

Originally Posted by Nutrifitness

Just found this Wireless Internet Card Rental | Prepaid Mobile Broadband | WifiRents.com

has anyone used this or similar?

[p2y]

Checkout boingo, it's $10 a month and gives you access to thousands of WIFI spots. If you're in a hotel, or anywhere near downtime you should be able to pick up at least 1 boingo wifi spot.

[Michael D]

First, most places won't require a contract, but you will pay 200-300 for the card itself at full price.

Second, why not get one with a trial period if you only need it for 7 days. Take it back after the trip. You should be able to get a 15-30 day trial. I know Alltel offers a 15 day trial and you can take it back before that is up for all your money back.