So where do you pay for WiFi at an airport? Do you have to find a location to pay, or do you just ask ahead of time and pay via your credit card?
Kim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Richard Ring Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 1:44 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] WiFi in publicly accessible venues Hi: Well, you are part right. There are indeed Wi-Fi "hot spots" that you don't have to pay for, and there are those that you will pay for. I visited a small hotel in the thriving metropolis of Spencer Iowa, and much to my surprise, there was free wireless access. It was wonderful to take care of my email and web surfing needs with high speed access and no cables. However, for example, the Des Moines Airport has Wi-Fi that costs $3.95 per hour. I recently had to wait for a flight for an unexpectedly long period of time, and I decided to blow four bucks on wireless internet access. Frankly, it was cheaper than getting coffee or coke, and a lot more entertaining. In short, unless you call ahead, the only way to know whether you will have to pay for the use of a wireless hot spot is to try it and see. Unfortunately, if there is a way to make money, someone will be making it. But you still may find it worth your while on occasion to pay something if it is a realistic amount. Last summer I spent time at a hotel, and they wanted to charge $1.25 for fifteen minutes of access. You can bet I didn't pay for this service. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kimberly A. Morrow Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 1:35 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: RE: [Braillenote] WiFi in publicly accessible venues Chris, Okay--but as I understand it, public places, such as libraries and cafes, have publically-accessible WiFi networks that you don't have to pay for so long as you're in their vicinity. Same with airports. Am I missing something here? Kim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chris Jenkins Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 12:31 PM To: 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] WiFi in publicly accessible venues Hello Kimberly. Most public hotspots are a paid for service to access these hotspots. You scan for networks. Your PDA should find the network that you want, once you find the network launch your Web browser, and it should open to a page that will allow you to enter your information such as your name and payment information. Once you do this your network should be established, allowing you to surf the Web and receive e-mail with a high-speed connection. On the other hand, this may be a network where whoever's in charge of the network gives you all the information to allow you to access the network. I hope this helps. Chris -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kimberly A. Morrow Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 9:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Braillenote] WiFi in publically accessible venues What are the general settings I need to implement into my BrailleNote if I want to access the Internet while having my morning coffee at my local Borders? I assume the SSID, Etc., does not apply here? What are the proper settings? Thanks, Kimberly ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.pulsedata.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
