Is there anyway I can get wireless internet service for traveling that will allow multiple computers to use the connection at the same time?
by sweetey73 on January 11, 2011Q: Is there a way I can get wireless internet service for multiple laptops without buying multiple modems to travel with for my family?
Tags: wireless
Most wireless carriers offer a mobile hot spot device now that will usually allow up to 5 users to connect to the same device.
ATT and Verizon both offer them, there are costs that do apply and i am not sure on the rates you will have to look into that in more depth.
verizonwireless.com
attwireless.com
jselden73 (Uber Geek) says: on January 11, 2011 at 7:47 am
Here are the two major offerings from AT&T and Verizon:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/mifi-mobile-hotspot.shtml
http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/devices/att-mobile-hotspot-mifi-2372.jsp
Mark (Uber Geek) says: on January 11, 2011 at 7:50 am
The specific product jselden73 is talking about is a MiFi and they support between 4 to 8 devices. They work by creating a WiFi, much like you have at home or at work, that the computers and devices can connect to and then from there the Internet traffic would be sent over the cellular network. It wont be good for gaming but for browsing and checking email they work well.
matt (Geek) says: on January 11, 2011 at 7:52 am