Posted by housemouse on 5/26/09 2:41pm
Msg #289915

pay as you go air card

I need any information on how to handle closing while I am going to be staying in a condo, believe this or not-no wireless connections....but since the place in only 1 hour away, I can still perform closings if I have to. any information on how to get connections on my laptop.. I hate to have to pay for a 2 year agreement with cell phone providers for just a brief period. I went to best buy-they stated that virgin pay as you would be coming out with something soon, but could not give me a date......any insight would be greatly appreciated........

Reply by Lee/AR on 5/26/09 3:23pm
Msg #289916

This is not gonna be a big help, but when all the e-signing jabber was going on, I did find a couple of sites where you could RENT an aircard. Wasn't cheap, but if you only need it for a week or month, better'n 2 years or the cancellation fees. Try googling.

Reply by MW/VA on 5/26/09 3:35pm
Msg #289917

Also, depending on what cell phone you have, you may be able to use it as a modem (broadband connect). There are many phones that have that capability, not just Blackberries.
That way you could potentially add it as a feature & take it off again when you don't need it.
Most companies do not charge not when you change your plan. LOL

Reply by MistarellaFL on 5/26/09 3:41pm
Msg #289919

Call your current broadband/wireless phone provider

Tell them what the situation is and see if they can provide temp service...if you have a blackberry, you can use that as a modem for your laptop, too.

Reply by housemouse on 5/26/09 3:42pm
Msg #289920

Re: Call your current broadband/wireless phone provider

I have a palm centro

Reply by RickG/CA on 5/26/09 7:23pm
Msg #289989

Re: Call your current broadband/wireless phone provider

"I have a palm centro"

If memory serves me correctly, I believe there is an application for the Palm products to use as a modem - if you have a data plan.

Start here: http://blogs.bnet.com/businesstips/?p=1179