Prepaid Internet Access Card

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Prepaid Internet Access Card

Hi-

I have a Macbook Pro retina 2015 and wanted to know since I have an internal wireless connection and wanted to get internet access somewhere else outside of my home, do I only need to purchase some type of internet prepaid card? I need internet access on a movie set so I can communicate with others while editing footage. And send a file or two (not huge) and I don't want to use smart phone to help connect to internet since I have wireless internally in my laptop.

Thanks in advance.

Iz

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Jul 10, 2015 12:56 AM

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Answer 1

OGELTHORPE

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Jul 10, 2015 4:18 AM in response to IzzyP007

There are a number of vendors that offer data services on a paid up front basis, It will require the use of a modem connected by USB or wireless.

All the major wireless carriers, plus smaller companies, offer this service. Search the Internet for the best deal.

Ciao.

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IzzyP007 Author

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Jul 10, 2015 9:17 AM in response to OGELTHORPE

Thanks, so what you're saying is that I only need a prepaid internet access card, and that's it, since I have a built-in wireless in my laptop, correct?

Iz

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Jul 10, 2015 9:32 AM in response to IzzyP007

There are a lot of free wifi hotspots available in restaurants, hotels, starbucks, etc. Use a wifi hotspot.

Cell companies sell mifi devices and plans which allow you to connect using their cell networks. This is similar to using your cell phone but you said you don't want to use your phone.

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IzzyP007 Author

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Jul 10, 2015 9:44 AM in response to BobTheFisherman

You are right. I don't want to use my phone. I don't know if I will be near any Hotspots. I'll go into a Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc., and pickup a prepaid card from one of the venders. Thanks for your help.

Iz

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