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bestgolf 12-12-2015 03:59 PM

Temporary Internet access
 
What is the best and cheapest solution to get high speed internet with WiFi in TV for only a short time, like 2 to 3 months?

petsetc 12-12-2015 04:08 PM

I'm using Brighthouse -pay when I'm here, turned off when gone.

Rango 12-12-2015 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by petsetc (Post 1157841)
I'm using Brighthouse -pay when I'm here, turned off when gone.

I use Brighthouse also. :agree:

bestgolf 12-14-2015 04:30 PM

I am too far North and Brighthouse doesnt service our area. Other suggestions?

paulat585 12-14-2015 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bestgolf (Post 1158720)
I am too far North and Brighthouse doesnt service our area. Other suggestions?

You can try Xfinity.com. It comes up when you open your browser. I am in the historic section and used it for 2 weeks when I was down in June.

njbchbum 12-14-2015 07:39 PM

We use Comcast while we are there for the winter. Here's their vacation policy for FL:
comcastflorida.com/seasonal

If you have Comcast for internet service elsewhere, you should be able to use the xfinity wi-fi program IF you can find an available comcast wi-fi hotspot in your area. XFINITY® WiFi by Comcast | Wireless Internet on the Go

Hancle704 12-14-2015 07:44 PM

You might consider spending time at a Villages Rec center for free Wi-Fi access

Barefoot 12-15-2015 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Hancle704 (Post 1158816)
You might consider spending time at a Villages Rec center for free Wi-Fi access

Also Libraries and lots of restaurants offer free wifi.

OldManTime 12-15-2015 07:44 AM

Buy a WiFi Hotspot, go to Trueconnect.com, you can start and stop service as you choose. I have one.

Barefoot 12-15-2015 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OldManTime (Post 1158901)
Buy a WiFi Hotspot, go to Trueconnect.com, you can start and stop service as you choose. I have one.

How do you buy a Wifi Hotspot?
When I try to access www.trueconnect.com, it says "This site is under construction".

CFrance 12-15-2015 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1159045)
How do you buy a Wifi Hotspot?
When I try to access www.trueconnect.com, it says "This site is under construction".

You can buy a hotspot at Best Buy. We have one that we activate whenever we go somewhere that doesn't have good wifi. Activate it for a month. I think through AT&T, but I'm not sure.

trenbarg12 12-15-2015 01:42 PM

If you have a smart phone that has hot spot function... You can just access it... Caveat, if you are doing more than reading emails. the data charge will surprise you...

CFrance 12-15-2015 01:56 PM

When we had Sprint, we could activate the hot spot on our smart phone. They told you the rate for so many gigs, so you knew what you were getting and could keep track of it. My biggest problem with that was forgetting to call them up and have it turned off after our trip, thereby incurring a second monthly charge.

I like the hot spot that we have now better because it doesn't keep running after the month is up, unless you set it up that way. Or we might use it in US airports so my husband can access the internet. Not all airports have free wifi.

Since getting a cellular iPad, I don't use the hot spot so much anymore. Mainly I was using it in the car during long trips.

rcook715 12-15-2015 03:04 PM

google wifi hotspot
Verizon has a good deal

Shadow8IA 12-15-2015 04:55 PM

Call Tom..he can get you internet thru Comcast for $19.99 with no contract if less than 12 months. Its's 15 Mbps and fast. We have been very happy!
Http://VillagesAV.com
314-406-0000 mobile
Tom@VillagesAV.com


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