Is it possible to get pay as you go internet on MacBook?

[lilfleck]

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]

It's easy, just sign up with one of these and plug-in the USB dongle.

 

[r.j.s]

They make USB 3G modems.

Whether or not you get service will depend on where you are.

 

[lilfleck]

It's easy, just sign up with one of these 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]

That looks like it would do the trick if I ever decided to go international.

You didn't say where you live.

 

[Unspoken Demise]

What about something like the mifi?

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

Just a suggestion.

 

[lilfleck]

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]

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]

$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]

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