What's the cheapest way to get a home wifi?

[Virgo]

I got a wifi only iPad for my mom for mothers day because I thought there was an open wifi accessible from her house (it works for laptops). But nothing shows up as available on the wifi network list on her iPad.

I wanted to know what's the cheapest way for her to get a usable wifi at home. I don't think she would be a very heavy data user. Would something from clear or some type of my-fi be the best bet? Or a router thing?

 

[basesloaded190]

Does she currently have wired internet access?

 

[shinobi-81]

How about typing in the wifi name manually (one that works for laptops)? Not all wireless networks let their name be visible.

 

[Virgo]

Does she currently have wired internet access?

No she does not have wired Internet or cable. I think she is using some type of dial up with an old laptop.

 

[poloponies]

I thought there was an open wifi accessible from her house (it works for laptops)

Unless the "open wifi" is there for public use, unauthorized use of a wireless network is a misdemeanor in NY.

"S 156.05 Unauthorized use of a computer.
A person is guilty of unauthorized use of a computer when he or she
knowingly uses, causes to be used, or accesses a computer, computer
service, or computer network without authorization.
Unauthorized use of a computer is a class A misdemeanor."

 

[basesloaded190]

Either paying for internet via the cable company or a wireless provider is your only option. I'm sure the iPad doesn't have the same wifi range for her to steal the internet like she can on the laptop.

 

[Hello...]

Cable, it will not be listed, but call and ask for the lowest package, mine use to run 17.00 a month.