Is there any advantage to using a Verizon (or equivalent) 4G Hotspot over tethering a mobile phone?
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posted by zephyr_words
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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Need some solutions for temporary cell phone re-routing. Thinking Google Voice might be the solution somehow but looking for brainstorms.
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posted by amanda
on Oct 21, 2012 -
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Comcast just called me and says that something in my house is feeding noise back into their system, and that I need to schedule someone to come out and look around at everything. Is this legit?
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posted by jquinby
on Sep 14, 2012 -
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Staying in Italy for 3 1/2 months from June to October 2012. The Flashdrake and I need SIM cards for our mobile/cell phones while we are there. I must have data access as well, at least 1GB a month.
The TelCo industry changes so rapidly however, that I hoped that MeFites might help with current options.
In the past we have had not problem with SIM cards overseas, particularly finding the
Lebara plans great in Europe as they permitted us to call each other for free.
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posted by Flashduck
on Apr 28, 2012 -
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Can you help me debug the unreliable internet connectivity on my Android Samsung Galaxy S1?
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posted by ajp
on Apr 9, 2012 -
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Is it possible to turn an original Motorola Droid into a mobile wireless hotspot by rooting it? If so, what's the easiest way to do that?
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posted by Rhaomi
on May 9, 2011 -
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I work for a smallish Phone/TV/Internet company. We believe our network is really the best available, and our service is great, but customers are leaving us at a higher rate than we would like. (not "We're doomed!" levels, but still more than we would like). We are trying to think of "outside the box" ideas to retain and potentially add customers.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2010 -
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Where is this person? Person says they are calling from one state, caller ID says they are calling from another state, thousands of miles away.
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posted by fifilaru
on Dec 22, 2010 -
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JoikuSpot Filter: Everything seems to be in order, but I just can't view any web sites. Please help!
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posted by murtagh
on Sep 25, 2010 -
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Does anyone have experience with
CLEAR mobile internet/home internet/home phone?
I am in Austin, TX, and am thinking about it.
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posted by noonknight
on Aug 26, 2010 -
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Looking for software or an app that will allow me to track expenses via SMS, but that will also allow me to track how much money is left in my account.
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posted by reenum
on Aug 23, 2010 -
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Help me negotiate with my phone company when I feel that I've been unfairly billed for data useage.
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posted by Chrysalis
on Jun 3, 2010 -
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Rented a brand-new apartment, but it's not wired for the kind of phone and internet service we already transferred to the address. The result is that our phone line is active in the basement phone room, but someone has to connect that line to our 4th floor apartment. Every party is declining responsibility. Whose responsibility is it, and how much would it cost to get an outside electrician to do it?
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posted by Beardman
on May 5, 2010 -
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Asking for my partner: What's the best way (most bang for your buck) to prep for a CCNA test? What other certifications or trainings should he go for to move up in the voice/networking area of IT?
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posted by Madamina
on Feb 28, 2010 -
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Hi,
I will be living in Mumbai for 11 weeks next summer. I have an unlocked iPhone 3G. What is my best bet in terms of carrier and plan for the cheapest and most reliable data access? I plan to do local calls over the cell phone voice network and international calls via Skype on the iPhone.
Thanks in advance!
posted by jesseendahl
on Nov 17, 2009 -
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Telecom has undercharged me for DSL and land line service the past couple months. Is this going to bite me in the butt? If so, when and how severely?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend a cheap smartphone that can make Skype calls over Wi-Fi?
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posted by redteam
on Jun 3, 2009 -
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What is the best way to get unlimited net access in Croatia without per minute data charges? We're going to Croatia for a few weeks and will need reliable net access for VPNing back home. I'm fine with paying a bit extra for a temporary DSL/Cable install - we will be staying in a home so mobile access is not necessary. Something faster than 56k modem speed would be preferred.
posted by benzenedream
on Apr 28, 2009 -
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Canadian phone/cable/internetfilter: what combo of services are cheapest?
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posted by Acari
on Mar 1, 2009 -
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Can I get a cell phone from Verizon (or which will work with Verizon) that is Wi-Fi Internet and email access capable without signing up for Verizon's own internet/email access plan? If so, can I do it for less than a bazillion dollars?
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posted by imjustsaying
on Aug 6, 2008 -
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My cable company is taking their sweet time setting up my internet so I'm in a new house in a new place without anything but a tethered 2g net connection. I'm on AT&T's Edge network and it's just ridiculously slow. How can I make this faster?
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posted by Gideon
on Jul 9, 2008 -
6 answers
Can I set up a temporary call-center with ten different lines using Skype? Or is there another VOIP solution that would cost less than installing new lines?
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posted by abkadefgee
on May 8, 2008 -
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Thinking of moving my landline and DSL service from Verizon to Time Warner in New York City. I'd be interested to hear about other experiences, as well as any other suggestions people might have.
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Apr 1, 2008 -
26 answers
Our wireless internet and our cordless phone(s) hate each other with the unbridled passion of a thousand suns.
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posted by blueberry
on Mar 17, 2008 -
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I saw a website the other day that allowed you to send out a group voice mail message but cannot find it now. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
posted by daviss
on Jul 27, 2007 -
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Has anybody had experience with
Charter Communications (in western Massachusetts, if that makes a difference)? My wife and I are moving to
Hadley in a couple of weeks and are thinking of taking advantage of Charter's bundle (available through the end of the month) of basic cable + high-speed internet + phone service (unlimited calling in US) for $69.97/mo. This seems like a good deal. Anybody have experience with them? And if you live in the Pioneer Valley, how worried should we be about the likelihood of an electricity failure disrupting our phone service?
posted by languagehat
on Jul 19, 2007 -
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Suppose I wanted to rig up the phone in my office at work such that I could access all of the phone's functions from someplace else, not on the office PBX...like, say, at home. Is this possible, and how?
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posted by Brian James
on Jun 28, 2007 -
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Is it reasonable for a network administrator to require reimbursement for his personal mobile phone and home internet connection?
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posted by Xazeru
on Jun 19, 2007 -
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What cellphone provider offers the fastest, most reliable internet connection for their PDA phones?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Nov 26, 2006 -
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What's the best way for a tech-impaired, budget-conscious mom in the US to talk to her son while he's living in Indonesia?
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posted by mdonley
on Jul 9, 2006 -
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And to think I grew up with a rotary phone and a typewriter… I'm moving in November, and I'm trying to figure out what my best options are for phone and internet service (I won't be getting cable unless it’s free or something). I'm asking these questions together because I understand bundling isn't just for the Amish anymore;-)
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posted by orange swan
on Jul 7, 2006 -
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EVDOFilter: I'm interested in Sprint or Verizon EVDO phone-as-modem mobile broadband service with my Powerbook, but I've never had a celphone before. Help!
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posted by Alterscape
on May 30, 2006 -
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Please help me figure out the most affordable, logical phone/internet package for my house. There are too many options, and I'm not quite sure where to start.
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posted by Dr. Wu
on May 18, 2006 -
12 answers
How does a laddie get on the internet to phone people up ?
posted by sgt.serenity
on Dec 28, 2005 -
7 answers
VOIP Filter:
I would like feedback regarding people's experience with VOIP. Vonage and Lingo, and any others. Bonus points for feedback regarding faxing over VOIP. Even more bonus points for VOIP over a Verizon DSL line in the New York City area. Also, is VOIP legal in the EU?
posted by ParisParamus
on Jan 7, 2005 -
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