Laptop's and service coverage

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Old 01-22-2007, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by merrick4
I use Cingular's air card. They were late to the game but they are rolling out in many cities this year their high speed wireless network. I'm am sitting in the boonies right now in Va and I just tested the speed. 195.2 kbps which is about 4 times faster than dial up but when I'm in a big city it is much faster. Also as GMAN pointed out, with the truck stop service you only get it at the truck stop.

I pay I think $59 a month but with taxes it comes to about $70 but it's unlimited. Very happy with it so far.
That's what I got and I'm very happy too. I hear people say Sprint's is better but their voice service blows IMO. Many dropped calls even with 5 bars.

Right now I'm in Obetz (Columbus), OH and it's smokin' fast.

I'm in an http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HSDPA 3G/HSDPA area.
 
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Old 01-22-2007, 08:27 PM
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Well heres what I can tell you. There is no wi-fi at Atlanta, Indianapolis, West Memphis or Charlotte.
They have an ad-hoc network that is damn near impossible to get on, as it stands you can use dial-up via your ISP.
 
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Old 01-22-2007, 09:34 PM
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I've noticed over the last few days, reading and learning about driving, that there are many driver's who use the internet.
A few??
a) can you use a laptop on the road thru qcom's service-I know nothing about the qcom system
Me niether, I used the Verizon wireless card for internet. I got access anywhere I got a cell phone signal.

b) do truck stop's have access ports or wi-fi enabled site's?
Flying J has wi-fi.

I'm new to the board, and have started filling out applications for student training.
I like what i've seen with TMC, -is it really possible to make even close to 60k the first year-
Sure, if you run your ass off and never go home... otherwise figure 30 or 35k if your lucky.
 



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