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lilfleck
Nov 25, 2009, 07:24 AM
Just wondering if it were possible to get pay-as-you-go internet for my MacBook. I noticed that I didn't have an expansion slot and was really let down. Is there a work-around?


OllyW
Nov 25, 2009, 07:26 AM
It's easy, just sign up with one of these (http://www.top10-broadband.co.uk/compare/pay_as_you_go_mobile_broadband/) and plug-in the USB dongle.
r.j.s
Nov 25, 2009, 07:27 AM
They make USB 3G modems.

Whether or not you get service will depend on where you are.
lilfleck
Nov 25, 2009, 07:33 AM
It's easy, just sign up with one of these (http://www.top10-broadband.co.uk/compare/pay_as_you_go_mobile_broadband/) and plug-in the USB dongle.
That looks like it would do the trick if I ever decided to go international.

They make USB 3G modems.

Whether or not you get service will depend on where you are.
Tethering on my blackberry is an extra $15/month. Maybe it wouldn't be bad for a month if I needed to use it.
OllyW
Nov 25, 2009, 07:34 AM
That looks like it would do the trick if I ever decided to go international.

You didn't say where you live. :p
Unspoken Demise
Nov 25, 2009, 07:34 AM
What about something like the mifi?

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobilebroadband/?page=products_mifi

Just a suggestion.
lilfleck
Nov 25, 2009, 07:42 AM
What about something like the mifi?

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/mobilebroadband/?page=products_mifi

Just a suggestion.

Looks interesting, but tethering on my BB costs $15/month, this is $15 per day! Pay As You Go is probably cheaper also.
old-wiz
Nov 25, 2009, 10:33 AM
Looks interesting, but tethering on my BB costs $15/month, this is $15 per day! Pay As You Go is probably cheaper also.

$15 a month = $15 per day???? that makes no sense unless you only use it one day per month.
lilfleck
Nov 30, 2009, 10:35 AM
$15 a month = $15 per day???? that makes no sense unless you only use it one day per month.

sorry, the "this" was unclear. I was referring to the vzw mifi but now that I look at it, I don't see where $15/day came from. $40/month + unit cost. Just seems better to tether, no?
GeekAtBirth
Dec 1, 2009, 08:14 PM
But when you use the the Mifi, I assume you would get a better download speed then using tether.

Here are some videos on the Mifi if you are interested
Speed of Mifi : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbri1ZfV4CE
Unboxing : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrB-LnZc2-E&feature=channel

Hope this helped:apple: