| Rural internet access presents problems that | | | | operate on the internal battery. In addition, you |
| more urban computer users can only dream | | | | can plug it to the computer using a USB cable to |
| about, in nightmares that is. I have struggled for | | | | operate off the computer power. That seems to |
| years using only a dial-up connection and struggle | | | | be a different connection based on the |
| it was. But no longer, since this little box has | | | | information displayed on the computer. |
| moved into the house. | | | | Verizon supplies a software download which |
| Believe it or not, there are still quite a few locales | | | | serves as a dashboard for managing the wireless |
| where only dial-up is available rather than DSL or | | | | system. The software lets you track usage as |
| cable. And in some places like where I live the | | | | well as access statistics about the connection. |
| telephone equipment leaves much to be desired | | | | So far service has been satisfactory, with usually |
| too. Rain causes the lines to do all kinds of things. | | | | a strong indicated signal. Speed is perceived as |
| So the only options are either a satellite service | | | | very fast at times and not as fast at others. |
| which is a popular option or a system using one | | | | I did almost immediately have a battery charger |
| of the cell phone companies. Verizon works well | | | | problem and contacted Verizon by phone. The |
| here so that was the choice. | | | | lady who helped me was very cordial. I decided to |
| What I chose was the Verizon Wireless MiFi2200 | | | | take the unit to a local Verizon store for repair or |
| receiver. This little card, which is what it looks like, | | | | replacement. The problem was quickly identified |
| not only can receive without wires, it also can | | | | and fixed. |
| transmit without wires too. In fact, it can work | | | | This little Verizon wireless box has made rural |
| with up to 5 devices at a time. It's just like having | | | | internet much more usable for this heavy |
| your own hot spot right at home. | | | | computer user. Productivity with the computer |
| It comes with a plug in charger and will also | | | | has soared. |