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WiFi Internet

WiFi - (Wireless Fidelity) is a technology created through an array of hundreds and even thousands of local "hotspots" or transmission stations throughout metropolitan areas and is increasingly becoming a viable option for customers in rural areas.

A wifi network uses radio waves, just like cell phones, televisions and radios do. A computer's wireless adapter translates data into a radio signal and transmits it using an antenna. A wireless router receives the signal and decodes it.

Most new laptops and some desktop computers come with built-in wireless transmitters. If your computer doesn't have a built-in wifi transmitter, you can buy a wireless adapter that plugs into the PC card slot or USB port on a laptop. Desktop computers can use USB wifi adapters, or, you can buy an adapter that plugs into the PCI expansion slot inside the computer's case.

Companies such as JiWire offer a great nationwide WiFi finder and hotspot directory.

Advantages of WiFi:

• No wires to mess with

• Home networking allows multiple computers to access the wifi network

• Some wifi networks provide high-speed Internet access for free, or for substantially less than the price of other broadband services

Disadvantages of WiFi:

• Signal range is limited and the performance of wifi is distance sensitive

• Not readily available in rural areas

• Security issues should be addressed when using open wifi networks

WiFi Cellular Internet

Did you know that it is now possible to get high speed internet with cell phone providers? With an aircard (also known as mobile broadband card or connect card) plus a service plan with your cell phone provider, you can access broadband internet virtually anywhere you receive a decent cell phone signal over a wide are wireless network.

Find & Compare aircards available in your area.

Advantages of Aircard Internet Access:

• Portability - with an aircard you have broadband Internet access without having to rely on hot spot availability, access to a phone line for dial-up or sharing a wired connection at a job site.

Disadvantages of Aircards

• Much like cell phones, most carriers are asking for a two year committment with a new aircard and data plan

• Availability is limited to cell phone network coverage