Wifi and laptops
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I'm so connected to the internet that I have connections through Truckstop.net, Flying J and TA. I rarely find a place I can't get online. I do all my banking online. I talk to my daughter and a girl friend in Texas all the time. My truck owner and I correspond on the internet.
When I first went on the road, I connected through my Sprint phone and my laptop. Then, I purchased a WiFi card that I connect through my USB port. Because it has a cable, I can position it better to get a good signal.
Thus far, Flying J has the best connections. TA is catching up, but sometimes their "associates" have no idea what I'm talking about. Also, Flying J connections at other than FJ truckstops rarely work for me.
Truckstop.net is the most expensive. But, I have a doc on my laptop listing all locations that I keep updating. So even though I might pay more, I have Petros, most Pilots, Love's and other podunk locations that have connections.
After every delivery, I head to a truckstop I can get connected at. I would be lost without my WiFi.
When I first went on the road, I connected through my Sprint phone and my laptop. Then, I purchased a WiFi card that I connect through my USB port. Because it has a cable, I can position it better to get a good signal.
Thus far, Flying J has the best connections. TA is catching up, but sometimes their "associates" have no idea what I'm talking about. Also, Flying J connections at other than FJ truckstops rarely work for me.
Truckstop.net is the most expensive. But, I have a doc on my laptop listing all locations that I keep updating. So even though I might pay more, I have Petros, most Pilots, Love's and other podunk locations that have connections.
After every delivery, I head to a truckstop I can get connected at. I would be lost without my WiFi.
I am writing this while "hooked-up" to WI-FI at the TA truck stop in Hampshire, IL. I bought a Motorola wireless network card at Wal-Mart for about forty bucks. There are a number of wireless networks in the various truckstops. I have found the best deal is a daily membership for 5 or 6 bucks for 24 hours.
I don't know if I would agree about buying 24 hours at a time. I'm on everyday. Sometimes for a few minutes, or, like today, all day.
TA has a good deal where you can get 2 months for the price of 1. With Flying J, I have it automatically taken from my account every month for $19.95 a month. TruckStop is the most expensive. I'm starting to have second thoughts about it. But, when I'm in NowhereVille and there is only a Pilot within 100 miles, the $29.95 seems worth it.
Also, I can connect through my Sprint cell phone with a USB cable and software I got at Radio Shack. I rarely do that, but can. It's just slow.
Just my opinion.
TA has a good deal where you can get 2 months for the price of 1. With Flying J, I have it automatically taken from my account every month for $19.95 a month. TruckStop is the most expensive. I'm starting to have second thoughts about it. But, when I'm in NowhereVille and there is only a Pilot within 100 miles, the $29.95 seems worth it.
Also, I can connect through my Sprint cell phone with a USB cable and software I got at Radio Shack. I rarely do that, but can. It's just slow.
Just my opinion.
Doggie Daddy
Veteran Expediter
i just don't know how verizon can justify charging $960.00 a year,that's too steep for me. we'll stick with flying j for now, till something better comes along.DD.
I am using a war driving program
( My laptop is set up to continously scan for wi-fi networks )
Most hotels / suites have free high-speed internet now days
I just log-on from the Wendy's or whatever
is close by and go on-line for free
I also have many regular customers where I can also
go on-line., nice to check e-mail while loading/unloading.
I mark good spots on my Delorme map
program also gives a color graph of wi-fi signal so I can
find a good hot spot., good signal is everything
works for me..,
Dave
( My laptop is set up to continously scan for wi-fi networks )
Most hotels / suites have free high-speed internet now days
I just log-on from the Wendy's or whatever
is close by and go on-line for free
I also have many regular customers where I can also
go on-line., nice to check e-mail while loading/unloading.
I mark good spots on my Delorme map
program also gives a color graph of wi-fi signal so I can
find a good hot spot., good signal is everything
works for me..,
Dave
And to that list Coffee Shops - like Starbucks, Panera bread offer free Wi-Fi.
In the next 5 years we will see that all Interstate locations will have Wi-Fi. It's the next wireless revolution!
Lawrence,
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Expediters Online.com
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The Lord's Prayer is 66 words, the Gettysburg Address is 286 words, there are 1,322 words in the Declaration of Independence, but government regulations on the sale of cabbage total 26,911 words.
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