Rural Wireless Internet Solution

Rural internet access presents problems thatoperate on the internal battery. In addition, you
more urban computer users can only dreamcan plug it to the computer using a USB cable to
about, in nightmares that is. I have struggled foroperate off the computer power. That seems to
years using only a dial-up connection and strugglebe a different connection based on the
it was. But no longer, since this little box hasinformation displayed on the computer.
moved into the house.Verizon supplies a software download which
Believe it or not, there are still quite a few localesserves as a dashboard for managing the wireless
where only dial-up is available rather than DSL orsystem. The software lets you track usage as
cable. And in some places like where I live thewell as access statistics about the connection.
telephone equipment leaves much to be desiredSo 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 servicevery fast at times and not as fast at others.
which is a popular option or a system using oneI did almost immediately have a battery charger
of the cell phone companies. Verizon works wellproblem 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 MiFi2200take 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 canand fixed.
transmit without wires too. In fact, it can workThis little Verizon wireless box has made rural
with up to 5 devices at a time. It's just like havinginternet 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 alsohas soared.