Travel WiFi - Honda Pilot

N_Jay · 03-13-2006, 11:26 AM

OK, time to vote.

WHat travel WiFi service is best. Looking at mostly airport locations, but would also like to pick up some of teh restaurants hotels and coffee shops that don't have free access.

Wayport?
T-Mobile?
Boingo?
Some other?

HELP!!!

N_Jay · 03-14-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay
OK, time to vote.

What travel WiFi service is best. Looking at mostly airport locations, but would also like to pick up some of the restaurants hotels and coffee shops that don't have free access.

Wayport?
T-Mobile?
Boingo?
Some other?

HELP!!!

No opinions????

ramirami · 03-14-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay
No opinions????

there is a directory of hot spots at http://www.jiwire.com/

N_Jay · 03-15-2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally posted by ramirami

there is a directory of hot spots at http://www.jiwire.com/

That is great if you know where you are going.

I was looking more for peoples experience.

mtryb · 03-15-2006, 07:37 AM

N_Jay,

This question is a tough one to answer as you give no indication where you will be traveling. I travel a lot internationally and have found no one service provider works everywhere. In airports, go hang out by (or in) the clubs. Many have free internet access and if you sit along their walls, you can often pick up the signal and use it. Other than that, I buy a per session pass each time I need to get service and there is none that is free.

mtryb

ramirami · 03-15-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally posted by N_Jay

That is great if you know where you are going.

I was looking more for peoples experience.

its a mixed bag.... no one provider will give you full nationwide coverage

N_Jay · 03-15-2006, 09:26 AM

I know there are no "complete" solutions.

We are looking at getting one or two accounts for our consultants to share.
Right now I have a SBC account which is just about useless, and my boss has a T-Mobile which is not too bad.

From the web site it looks like Boingo is not to bad, but was looking for some personal experience.

Buying day by day is NOT an efficient way if you travel a lot.

nolan65 · 03-15-2006, 11:33 AM

I travel ALOT. Most times I can find a free (either meant to be free or someone did not lock down the connection) I will not connect if I can not get my VPN up as that is the only way I am certain of the security...

N_Jay · 03-15-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally posted by nolan65
I travel ALOT. Most times I can find a free (either meant to be free or someone did not lock down the connection) I will not connect if I can not get my VPN up as that is the only way I am certain of the security...

Most hotels are free these days, but it seems most airports are not.
I guess T-Mobile has most starbucks.

More and more I am finding less accidentally open hot spots.

03-13-2006, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Travel WiFi OK, time to vote. WHat travel WiFi service is best. Looking at mostly airport locations, but would also like to pick up some of teh restaurants hotels and coffee shops that don't have free access. Wayport? T-Mobile? Boingo? Some other? HELP!!! __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

03-15-2006, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
mtryb Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Towanda, PA Posts: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	N_Jay, This question is a tough one to answer as you give no indication where you will be traveling. I travel a lot internationally and have found no one service provider works everywhere. In airports, go hang out by (or in) the clubs. Many have free internet access and if you sit along their walls, you can often pick up the signal and use it. Other than that, I buy a per session pass each time I need to get service and there is none that is free. mtryb __________________ 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L Starlight Silver Metalic Tow Package, Rear mud flaps, WeatherTech Classic All Season Mats and Cargo Liner, Running Boards, Cargo Cover, Cargo Organizer, Lower Trim, Fog Lights.

03-15-2006, 09:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know there are no "complete" solutions. We are looking at getting one or two accounts for our consultants to share. Right now I have a SBC account which is just about useless, and my boss has a T-Mobile which is not too bad. From the web site it looks like Boingo is not to bad, but was looking for some personal experience. Buying day by day is NOT an efficient way if you travel a lot. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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03-15-2006, 11:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
nolan65 Never Say Die!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 110 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I travel ALOT. Most times I can find a free (either meant to be free or someone did not lock down the connection) I will not connect if I can not get my VPN up as that is the only way I am certain of the security...

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