WiFi at Truckstop.Net

redytrk · Dec 1, 2004

For those of you who use Truckstop.net for your internet connections,There is bad news.TSN has suied SPRINT for 75 Million for installing such a crappy system.Sprint imeadiatly responded by cutting off service to most locations.Some truckstops have been able to re-connect by bypassing SPRINT. http://truckstop.net/pr/press_release_final_11-30-04.pdf

TSN is offering a refund for customers having more than 50% left on their subscription.

Glen Rice · Dec 1, 2004

What a shame about the people that paid and don't get back a pro rated amount based on usage. It's funny how they go after the Trucking Market and then hose the people supporting there newest widget. I hope all that have paid for this service call and complain if they don't recieve there money back! Stand up and be heard.

Lawrence · Dec 1, 2004

This is big news indeed. Does anyone remember PNV?

Lawrence,
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redytrk · Dec 1, 2004

Of course we wont know for sometime exactly whose fault this was.(maybe never)Its funny how I never hear much positive about Sprint.My cell phone contract is up with Verizon.I had breifly considered going with Sprint for the earlier nightime minutes.Now they can just forget it.

Tennesseahawk · Dec 1, 2004

Redytrk, I have absolutely no probs with Sprint phone service. Not to mention that I've heard from many ppl (and experienced it) that they have the best range out there. I can't say alot about FlyingJ's wifi either. I'm thinking of going with sprint for their wifi and be done with looking for a truckstop.

davekc · Dec 1, 2004

We currently just went with T-Mobile on a wireless aircard. $30.00 a month. Worked great at the house in FL and tried it is SC and worked well there. I will write another post at a later date once I see how it performs in other areas, and going down the road ect.
Davekc

Future X Movers · Dec 1, 2004

Is the wireless aircard based on minutes used or amount of data downloaded? We will be interested to hear how it works out for you. Thanks!

LDB · Dec 1, 2004

Please do keep us updated on the T-Mobile aircard. I have the Cingular card and in my most generous appraisal could only call it marginally good. I am thinking of dropping it and getting the T-Mobile card for the $50 monthly savings. I am really unhappy about the truckstop.net problem as I have both that and flying j to increase the number of locations. Maybe flying J will take over all the previous truckstop.net locations.

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eldomike · Dec 1, 2004

Verizon has the best coverage...At&t the best price...here is a link for a Yahoo Group that is very helpful...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InternetByCellPhone/?yguid=163561629

redytrk · Dec 13, 2004

>am really unhappy about the truckstop.net problem as I have
>both that and flying j to increase the number of locations.
>Maybe flying J will take over all the previous truckstop.net
>locations.

TS.N has posted a list of locations that are up and running.Mostly it is the LOVE!S , a few Petro's and Pilots.
These locations are paying SPRINT directly.
http://www.truckstop.net/

mcbride · Dec 13, 2004

>We currently just went with T-Mobile on a wireless aircard.
>$30.00 a month. Worked great at the house in FL and tried it
>is SC and worked well there. I will write another post at a
>later date once I see how it performs in other areas, and
>going down the road ect.
Dave,

How is this card working? I am looking at getting a card now from Sprint. $80 per month unlimited. Have heard Verizon has card to but they use "hot spots"? Anyone know about this card?

I am sick of dealing with trucknet and flying J connections...it stinks too because I paid for both of them for a year...<sob>
Neither of the above connection have proven to be a any good to me.

BTW, I have used the ethernet connection with Idle Air and that works great and it only costs $3.00. This is the only connection charge which includes unlimited use for as long as you are at that particular Idle Air location.

mcbride-
--What goes around comes around--

FJK1954 · Dec 13, 2004

yeah they are still off and only get a recording if you call customer service...we are having good service at fly j and just figured out we can use idleaires network for 3.00/24hrs when at one of the ts that they are at. on that right now...excellent speed....frank