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Using Fios on vacation
Songbird69
Enthusiast - Level 2
‎10-14-2010 05:43 PM

I was wondering if there is any way to use my fios internet on vacation, even if its a dial-up.

the hotel we are staying at charges 9.95 per day for high speed internet, although there may be wi-fi in other areas.

I would like to take my laptop and basically want to check email.

thanks!

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FSC2
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‎10-15-2010 02:54 PM

No there is not a way, I think. At least it wont be super speeds like in your house.

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Hubrisnxs
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‎10-15-2010 03:02 PM

Verizon makes WIFI Hotspots available for some fios users if you have the right plan.   check to see if you do.  basically it gives you access through wifi hotspots at some hotels, some airports, a lot of starbucks and some barnes and nobles.

try and see if where you are going is covered.  

once you're logged into the site you can click on the above link to sign up and get FAQ's

or if you want to browse a quick search for the area you are going to see if it's worth it, you can click here.

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FSC2
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‎10-15-2010 03:35 PM

What plan is that...?

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Hubrisnxs
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‎10-15-2010 04:26 PM

At the link it says

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Verizon Wi-Fi allows you to connect to the Internet using your laptop from over thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots in coffee shops, Bookstores, airports and more!

Verizon Wi-Fi service is available to High Speed Internet customers with download connection speeds of up to 3M or higher and FiOS customers with download connection speeds of up to 20M or higher.

Upgrade your plan to an eligible speed now and get Verizon Wi-Fi included.

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Here is an FAQ about Verizon WI-FI

Most places offer free wifi, but if you are in an area like the OP is and they are trying to charge, then the VZ wifi can come in handy.

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GaryDoug
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‎10-15-2010 07:59 PM

You can probably find some free wifi just about anywhere. Pretty much all Starbucks, for example. On my last business trip I was in Hotel A and the free wifi was really slow (1.5mbs), but I was able to connect to the Hotel B free wifi next door at 7mbs. You never know until you try.

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Songbird69
Enthusiast - Level 2
‎10-18-2010 05:15 PM

Thank you for all the responses.

I have the lowest internet plan, so I cannot get the fios wi-fi, but I can always check for "free" locations while we are out and about.

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