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11-13-2006, 04:56 AM
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Truckstops and wifi/lan access?
Do any/some/all major truck stops now adays have internet access? And if so what kind (wired lan ports, wireless, etc..)?
Just like to know what I need to bring with me once I hit the road.
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11-13-2006, 11:46 AM
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Almost every major truck stop has wireless internet available. You'll pay by the hour, day, month, etc.
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11-13-2006, 01:18 PM
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cool ty Like if I get wifi at a TA is it just that TA or all of them (if i was to get by the month? Otherwise hour/day would make the most sense.. Not planning on spending a month in the lot of a truckstop.
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11-13-2006, 03:04 PM
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Pretty much each has their own. However, Flying J's WiFi is in many of the T/A's (even if no Flying J around).
If you do much on the internet, another option is a PC card from Sprint, Verizon, etc. They pretty much have internet anywhere. The areas where I haven't been able to get on are so far and between, I don't even notice anymore.
I pay $49.95/month for unlimited internet with Sprint (I have my cell phone through them, also). I think it's additional $10 if you don't have a cell phone through them.
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does nextel offer wifi since thats who we have our cell phone through? Or should I contact SBC about the air cards and their prices? I just bought my hubby truck driver a laptop for Christmas, I let him open it early.... I couldnt wait cause he gave me an early present also!! any help is appreciated, thanks!!
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Here is what I do, for what ever it is worth.
I have a Sprint air card, it has unlimited usage for $59 a month with phone service. Nextel and Sprint are now one, which I am sure you know. Go to a Sprint store, and they should switch you over for around $50 or less. The charge is for the Sprint phone. Or, if you have a Costco membership, they sohould do it for nothing. The Sprint air card is normally free with a 2 year contract. Just stick with Sprint, as Nextel is very limited as far as usage, and the switch is pretty painless, been there, done that.
Flying J monthly account, $20 automatically deducted from checking account.
I fuel at TA on a regular basis, and use the RoadMile Points for internet access. This comes in handy when I am out of a Sprint service area, and not near a Flying J. You can find TA's in the darndest locations.
I have found this to work best for myself while doing business, I have my own authority, and need to send and receive faxes in the truck. The only time I feel shorted is when in Wyoming, but that is another story.
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Originally Posted by Justruckin
Here is what I do, for what ever it is worth.
I have a Sprint air card, it has unlimited usage for $59 a month with phone service. Nextel and Sprint are now one, which I am sure you know. Go to a Sprint store, and they should switch you over for around $50 or less. The charge is for the Sprint phone. Or, if you have a Costco membership, they sohould do it for nothing.
Flying J monthly account, $20 automatically deducted from checking account.
I fuel at TA on a regular basis, and use the RoadMile Points for internet access. This comes in handy when I am out of a Sprint service area, and not near a Flying J. You can find TA's in the darndest locations:lol:
I have found this to work best for myself while doing business, I have my own authority, and need to send and receive faxes in the truck. The only time I feel shorted is when in Wyoming, but that is another story.
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i do basically the same(flying j - a year paid, and T/A - use roadking card), although i just do without if theirs neither of those. then i'll just read a book, magazine, or my Bible. :wink:
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Originally Posted by dreas34
does nextel offer wifi since thats who we have our cell phone through? Or should I contact SBC about the air cards and their prices? I just bought my hubby truck driver a laptop for Christmas, I let him open it early.... I couldnt wait cause he gave me an early present also!! any help is appreciated, thanks!!
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Just go to a Sprint store or Costco and switch out the Nextel for Sprint. Just make sure you get the roaming account, and free calls after 6 or 7pm. I think it runs around $60 a month and $59 for the air card. Well worth it in my book. The air card has saved my butt one to many times, and I used to give my drivers a laptop with one, as you can really save some time, and be more productive with such a set up.
And I have had them all, Sprint seems to be the best out of the bunch, but I still curse them on a regular basis! Verizon does have a little better coverage, but have been a pain in the rear. Just my bad experience.
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12-05-2006, 12:58 AM
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But does paying for a month or year of service at one flying J give you service for that month/year at ALL flying j's? (it'd only make sense but just wanted to clarify this).
Thanks for all of the info btw
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Originally Posted by Krzysztof
But does paying for a month or year of service at one flying J give you service for that month/year at ALL flying j's? (it'd only make sense but just wanted to clarify this).
Thanks for all of the info btw
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yes. i paid $199.95 for a year and i can log on for the whole year.
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