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**flatland** · **flatland** ifixit User ID: 85 (OP) 03-09-2010 06:39 PM **Posts: 6,598**

I'm hitting the road this spring!

Where I will end up is still up in the air

but I want to be able to connect to the web

without having to stop at a Starbucks lol

Any advice on mobile service would be appreciated.

I am in Canada if that makes any difference.

Popcorn

**Stephen Cold Beer (DF)**

mcdonalds are usually the spot to hit. you can access it usually from the parking lot, it will be an unsecured att connection.

From what I have heard, Rogers has a pretty good service. I am imagining you have a laptop, correct? Not a smartphone...

Fletch Wrote:

mcdonalds are usually the spot to hit. you can access it usually from the parking lot, it will be an unsecured att connection.

Sadly, not here in Canada...

Here are the Rogers offerings, Flatland:

http://www.rogers.com/web/link/wirelessB...ub%20lfbgL

**Stephen Cold Beer (DF)**

another good trick is to find a hotel. a days inn, quality inn, that kind of stuff. they will either have an unsecure connection, or a password protected one.

if it has a password, find out the hotels phone number and call the front desk, and inquire about the password, theyll usually just give it to you outright.
also a good way to get some free breakfast ;)

**flatland** · **flatland** ifixit User ID: 85 (OP) 03-09-2010 06:46 PM **Posts: 6,598**

HeidiLore Wrote:

From what I have heard, Rogers has a pretty good service. I am imagining you have a laptop, correct? Not a smartphone...

Yes I have a laptop. and a phone that does way more than I need it too lol

**Just2Laws**

Most hospitals and hotels have unsecured connections. Sit in the lobby or the parking lot.

**flatland** · **flatland** ifixit User ID: 85 (OP) 03-09-2010 06:47 PM **Posts: 6,598**

Fletch Wrote:

another good trick is to find a hotel. a days inn, quality inn, that kind of stuff. they will either have an unsecure connection, or a password protected one.

if it has a password, find out the hotels phone number and call the front desk, and inquire about the password, theyll usually just give it to you outright.
also a good way to get some free breakfast ;)

Sounds like it might work

but I will be in a home on wheels so I was kinda thinking of what might work literally on the road or at a campsite.

**flatland** · **flatland** ifixit User ID: 85 (OP) 03-09-2010 06:49 PM **Posts: 6,598**

Just2Laws Wrote:

Most hospitals and hotels have unsecured connections. Sit in the lobby or the parking lot.

heh heh heh free you say hmmmm well thats one solution then eh

**Stephen Cold Beer (DF)**

http://www.wififreespot.com/can.html

always a good resource

**flatland** · **flatland** ifixit User ID: 85 (OP) 03-09-2010 06:52 PM **Posts: 6,598**

GPS rocket stick eh

sounds like that might work

but am I reading that right?

is it going to cost me 150 clams a month?

**flatland** · **flatland** ifixit User ID: 85 (OP) 03-09-2010 06:53 PM **Posts: 6,598**

Fletch Wrote:

http://www.wififreespot.com/can.html

always a good resource

Oh excellent

bookmarked that one thanks Fletch

flatland Wrote:

GPS rocket stick eh

sounds like that might work

but am I reading that right?

is it going to cost me 150 clams a month?

No no no...lol. It is 150 for the stick if you dont take the plan. Plans start at 30 bucks a month, or you can pay as you go:

http://www.rogers.com/web/content/internet-mobile

**Full Circle** Future Flouncer User ID: 4083 03-09-2010 06:56 PM

Sounds like fun fl!! Sorry. I have no tips for you chuckle