Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Lydia Leftcoast

(48,223 posts)

14. Some companies have little modems that you can plug into the USB port of your computer

Reply to Buns_of_Fire (Reply #13)

Tue Jul 10, 2012, 06:31 PM

Jul 2012

I've seen them in action, but I can't remember which companies have them.

Also, since Internet access is a big topic for travelers to Japan (free wi-fi being rare in public places, although some budget hotel chains have it now), some of my fellow translators have talked about renting something called a mobile hotspot.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Looking for mobile hotspot recs -- [View all] madamesilverspurs Jul 2012 OP

Me too... shrdlu Jul 2012 #1

Most KOA camp grounds have them for a nominal fee (like $12 a day) HopeHoops Jul 2012 #2

I think the poster is talking about Drale Jul 2012 #3

Oh. I'm not sure about that. And did you mean Verizon? HopeHoops Jul 2012 #4

These are pretty good jberryhill Jul 2012 #5

We had the Verizon 5 spot for a time. obxhead Jul 2012 #6

For clarification -- madamesilverspurs Jul 2012 #7

For $25 a month, my iphone acts as a hotspot for up to 5 devices. aikoaiko Jul 2012 #8

IF you have a smart phone, check with your carrier. I recall some that do not charge you madinmaryland Jul 2012 #9

I hope you get some good answers. I'll be in the market for one in a few months. Buns_of_Fire Jul 2012 #10

This is something I would like to know about too Raine Jul 2012 #11

McDonald's, Starbucks and Home Depot are all free and Edweird Jul 2012 #12

Thanks. madamesilverspurs Jul 2012 #15

Ah. I also have a 'windows phone' Edweird Jul 2012 #16

Kicking because I'd REALLY like to know if anyone has any input on these little critters... Buns_of_Fire Jul 2012 #13

Some companies have little modems that you can plug into the USB port of your computer Lydia Leftcoast Jul 2012 #14

I have a Verizon wi fi hotspot. I've had it for about 2 years now riderinthestorm Jul 2012 #17