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Wireless USB in Canada (How do I avoid roaming charges)
Ok guys I have a quick question that I need to get figured out.
1. Boss has a Sprint USB wireless adapter for his laptop. 2. He's going on a trip to Toronto, Canada for a couple of days next week. 3. I called Sprint and was told that using the USB would incur roaming charges of (OUCH) $2 per megabyte because they have no network in Canada. Is there anything that I do to ensure that he has internet connectivity while on this trip for a reasonable cost?(Or any other future international trips for that matter)
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Genertic Wireless Modem
Get a generic wireless modem and surf for free WiFi signals. Try Libraries and Hotel Lobbies.
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I'm also searching for a long term solution as I doubt this will be the last time a trip like this happens.
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New network with international data package?
Not a cheap venture, but if it's needed... ~Nate
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For the long term you're right, we'll need to figure out a better package. (Most international data packages I saw were very expensive)
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I have usb hook up to Blackberry
My firm has my netbook hooked to my Blackberry via usb and coverage is within the basic monthly plan. I don;t really have any issues except in a hign traffic area it slows down a tad.
What is available carrier in Canadia? I remember when I covered the G7 Summit in Halifax we just bought local phones for te 2 week stint, with a basic month's worth of time and gave them away when we left. |
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How often is he going to be in Canada? You may look into a Virgin Mobile Canada account. It's fairly reasonable and there's no charge for the equipment up front. It's pretty much a pay as you go plan. He can pick one up while in Canada.
http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/phones/phone-details.html?model=BB2G2372&colour=Black&contractTerm=SPTAB&payForPhone=0.00 Or he can pick up a prepaid USB stick also with a pay as you go plan. http://www.virginmobile.ca/en/phones/phone-details.html?model=BB2GMC760&colour=Black
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If his time is worth anything, pay the roaming charges and stop worrying about it.
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I ended up finding this http://www.boingo.com/
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We'll get there soon enough.
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I hope so, I really don't like to have to think about it.
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He doesn't have to think about it, that's my job now
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Good point. Just do him a favor and make it transparent, even if it costs a little more.
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