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  • From: Don Bowen <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] 7 days and I am really counting
  • Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 08:02:44 -0800

At 1/17/2005, you wrote:
What's your plan for Internet access along the way?

Right now only three methods are affordable for me.

The first is where a phone line is available I will be using my existing dial up account.

Second will be via WiFi where available. More and more campgrounds are putting i WiFi plus there are free hot spots all over the place, hotels and coffee shops being a good place. Many libraries have free WiFi and the state of Texas is putting it in some rest stops. Flying J truck stops have pay WiFi and WalMart is going to put in its own system.

Third is cell. I have a Verizon account and with a USM charger cord I can connect to the Internet via cell. It is Minutes Of Use so I have to limit myself to after 9PM to before 6AM and weekends where my plan gives me free minutes. Speed is in the area of 144 kbs.

A very expensive fourth option is Datastorm satellite. Costs are $5K for installation plus $100 a month. Out of my range.

Don Bowen
Awl Knotted Up Woodworking
Valley Center, CA http://www.braingarage.com






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