Is there any advantage to using a Verizon (or equivalent) 4G Hotspot over tethering a mobile phone? [more inside]
posted by zephyr_words on Feb 26, 2013 - 6 answers

Are there any 2G internet phones that can't process JPGs? [more inside]
posted by Why did I buy a tin gorilla? on Oct 14, 2012 - 14 answers

Seeking mobile broadband on the cheap in SE Queensland, Australia. [more inside]
posted by dg on May 3, 2012 - 9 answers

What's the best prepaid mobile broadband service for use in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 on Aug 2, 2011 - 2 answers

Is 200 MB enough? I got an Ipod Touch for my birthday. It does have WiFi access but I don't want to have to run into a cafe every time I need to look something up online. So I'm in the market for a mobile WiFi hotspot and a wireless data plan. The cheapest plans available -- and I'm all about the cheap -- typically offer you c. 200 MB a month. [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Jul 17, 2011 - 15 answers

What is the best option for inexpensive/prepaid 3G mobile internet (on an Android phone) in France? Preferably with SFR. [more inside]
posted by blub on Jun 19, 2011 - 5 answers

I'm founding a startup! Yaaay! I have some friends who like my idea and want to help me. However, I have no money to pay them, so I'm guessing that I'll need to give them a piece of the action. I don't want to get screwed, but at the same time, I don't want to be perceived as a jerk. What is the most fair way to divide up the pie? What's the best way to approach this discussion without coming off as a jerk? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on May 26, 2011 - 23 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on May 9, 2011 - 9 answers

Please help me get connected in Seattle. [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on May 2, 2011 - 12 answers

Which of Thailand's cellular companies offer The highest mobile 3g or 4g or whatever tech speed with unlimited plan in Bangkok area. And how much does it cost. Whether it is a USB or 3G or 4g SIM card.
posted by omaralarifi on Mar 26, 2011 - 1 answer

What is the best option for mobile internet in Belgium for one month? [more inside]
posted by schmoo on Dec 30, 2010 - 5 answers

JoikuSpot Filter: Everything seems to be in order, but I just can't view any web sites. Please help! [more inside]
posted by murtagh on Sep 25, 2010 - 4 answers

How can I get pseudo-mobile internet in France for just two months? There are wifi hot spots all over but the prices seem outrageous, presumably the unlimited wifi is only for DSL customers? I'd happily tether to my N900 or buy a separate GSM modem. Any recommendations? It seems odd if Orange's Mobicarte the is the cheapest?
posted by jeffburdges on Sep 24, 2010 - 5 answers

My Nokia 5800 will surf the internet, but none of the other apps will connect. [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied on Aug 4, 2010 - 8 answers

I just got a mobile internet stick for my laptop: how do I minimize data usage? I don't want some huge software update downloading in the background without my permission, etc. [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Jul 9, 2010 - 4 answers

What are my options for using mobile internet in Spain? [more inside]
posted by Solomon on Jun 26, 2010 - 2 answers

Help me negotiate with my phone company when I feel that I've been unfairly billed for data useage. [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Jun 3, 2010 - 7 answers

Where can I learn - in a hurry - the technological basics of the telecommunications/internet infrastructure? [more inside]
posted by moorooka on May 14, 2010 - 5 answers

I have a 3G iPhone. If I buy a wireless (no 3G) iPad, is it possible to share my iPhone's 3G connection with my iPad? My goal is to be able to access the internet with my iPad, without having a 3G plan for it.
posted by negative1 on Apr 12, 2010 - 10 answers

Mobile broadband recommendations? [more inside]
posted by kprincehouse on Mar 29, 2010 - 10 answers

Can I use shell style globs or something like regexp to search for online content? [more inside]
posted by idiopath on Sep 14, 2009 - 5 answers

What are my options for mobile Internet in Europe? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Mar 8, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm telecommuting from the U.S. and Canada and am wondering what my options are for mobile broadband/internet. I've done some research... [more inside]
posted by beccyjoe on Jun 1, 2008 - 5 answers

Mobile Internet access options in Scandinavia? For a foreigner, preferably no long term contract. [more inside]
posted by uncle harold on May 1, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm developing a web site to be accessible by mobile phone. One of the key requirements is data input into a form that is submitted back to the server. This has been developed and works fine. One of the features of my K610i Sony Ericsson mobile phone is text prediction or auto completion of words. This is a good feature on the text fields, but some fields only require integer or floats (e.g., 12.34567). Integers can be input by either holding down each key for a full second, or by switching the "Writing language" to "123..." (i.e., integer input). Both approaches add a few seconds to the input process, but I'd like to make this is quick as possible. My question is: Is there a way, perhaps with a tag on the form field, to force my mobile browser to switch to the integer input for those fields? Do other phone brands (Nokia, Siemens) do this differently? Would a third party mobile browser, such as Opera, handle this somehow?
posted by chrisch on Mar 16, 2008 - 5 answers

I've just changed mobile 'phone provider to T-Mobile's Web'n'walk Max, which allows me 'unlimited' web access (up to 3Gb/month which is their 'fair use' limit). So, this means I can now listen to Radio 4 online (at 20.7Kbps live, I'm informed by my PDA) - but how much radio can I listen to before I exceed my limit (bearing in mind I'll be wanting to do a bit of surfing etc. too)?
posted by timpollard on Jan 16, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm going to be spending quite a bit of time in France (Paris and Bordeaux and Lyon) over the next 6 weeks. What's the cheapest way to get mobile internet (3G or wifi)? [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Aug 22, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm going to be traveling outside the US for the next year with my laptop and was wondering what the best options are for internet connectivity. The itinerary isn't set, but it will be a mix of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America. I'm a freelance web developer and will be working remotely part time to support my existing clients during my travels. [more inside]
posted by funkyavocado on May 11, 2007 - 8 answers

Which phone/PDA/super-gadget is the best for mobile web-browsing? [more inside]
posted by willie11 on Dec 28, 2006 - 21 answers

I have a friend who is a trucker and he wants to know if there's way to receive faxes while on the road. He either wants a fax machine that could receive while he's in route or.... [more inside]
posted by thebarron on Mar 20, 2006 - 11 answers

Is there a flat-rate cellular data plan in Canada? [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Feb 13, 2006 - 5 answers

As a follow-up to this question, I'm looking for an online application that will let me set up a calendar and will email me daily reminders of the day's events. I need to do this online, because I move around a lot and am constantly using different PCs (so an Outlook/Eudora/Etc. solution won't work). I would like to be able to get a reminder the night before and one the morning-of. Google suggests there are several such services. Are there any really good ones? Bonus: Has anyone invented one that will phone you or leave your a text message?
posted by grumblebee on Dec 5, 2004 - 8 answers

Wanted: recommendations about using T-Mobile for portable internet connection using a Mac laptop. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by weston on Apr 5, 2004 - 11 answers