Temporary MiFi WiFi ...

[5hummer]

Got some friends moving to the city for 2-3 months.

They'd rather not schedule a Bell/Rogers to come in to install (since they'll be gone in 2-3 months) at they're rental.

So looking at either a USB Rocket Stick (?) or MiFi Hotspot (?) for internet?
But, obviously Providers kill you on price if they can't lock you in on a contract.

So, are there other cost-efficient temporary options?

 

[Nia]

Wind mobile is selling a rocket stick for $58, and they won't lock you into a contract, unlimited internet for $29/month.

 

[Powershot]

Wind is a good option, just don't expect it to work in a basement apartment.

 

[onthebottom]

Neighbor without security on their wireless network?

OTB

 

[WoodPeckr]

It's not nice to steal bottie!....:Eek:

 

[5hummer]

Wind mobile is selling a rocket stick for $58, and they won't lock you into a contract, unlimited internet for $29/month.

Good option! Thanks!

 

[5hummer]

Neighbor without security on their wireless network?

OTB

I don't understand the comment?
(Are there security issues with WIND mobile stick?)

 

[onthebottom]

I don't understand the comment?
(Are there security issues with WIND mobile stick?)

If they are moving into a reasonably dense area there may be people with wireless routers that broadcast a SSID and don't have a password, thus they could just join that network and surf for free.... it was more of a joke really but I do know people (kids mostly) that do this often...

OTB

 

[WoodPeckr]

Hackers sniff them out to use them for free also. They know some folks don't know how to password protect their wireless network and take advantage of them....:Eek: