I've tried everything! I need an external wifi for work that will work with my laptop. Any suggestions? Digicel says their modems will not work.
Help!!! Thanks in advance. Debbie
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I've tried everything! I need an external wifi for work that will work with my laptop. Any suggestions? Digicel says their modems will not work.
Help!!! Thanks in advance. Debbie
WiFi, by its nature, is external. Internal internet connections are made by Ethernet.Quote:
Originally Posted by DebbieMc3
For WiFi, you need a connection to the internet and a WiFi router. Your WiFi router connects to your modem. Your modem connects to your internet source. Your computer connects to the WiFi router's signal. Its not rocket science....
Digicel wifi modems transmit standard A/B/G/N band wifi....I don't get the issue....
http://www.digicel4gbroadband.com/en...evice_list.php
I live in a very remote area of Jamaica, so remote than even 3G cellphone reception can vary. I have a GSM unlocked International phone that turns your phone into a "Hot Spot". I purchase Data Plans from Digicel where I get 2gig for about $12US per month.Quote:
Originally Posted by DebbieMc3
I only use my old laptop at the house to connect to the Internet. I do not use my phone to browse at all. I am totally happy with my set up and find that moderate browsing most every day still makes it difficult to use the whole 2gig and if you renew before the month is up, it rolls over and you now have another month to use what you have.
Cheap. Simple. Effective.
Peace and Guidance
That's what I thought too...good luck. I spent 6 weeks last winter trying to find one of their modems. I repeatedly checked the Digicel stores in Negril, Sav, and three different stores in Mobay. According to the employees in Mobay, nobody had had any for sale for at least 6 months. I even registered online so that they would supposedly deliver one to me on the island, and never heard back from them. I ended up doing the same thing Accompong suggested. Not the fastest, but like he said, " Cheap. Simple. Effective. "Quote:
Originally Posted by RockRobster
I also tried to contact Digicel after I got back to try to arrange something for next year, and the messages sent to digicel4gbroadband.com never went through.
I guess you could try FLOW....looks like 10usd for 2gb data....2 stores in Negril...I think they use a "wingle"...
Unlocked smart phone, hot spot capable, with a good data plan will work. No need to buy an external device, and your current phone might already be unlocked. If you have an Iphone 5 or later you are likely in luck.
The customer service at both Negril and Mega Mart Digicel IME is horrible.
I switched to T-Mobile here in the states and it worked great down in Jamaica. Can be made into a wireless hotspot as well.
Unlimited 3G Data. No extra charge on your US Line. Free texting also. I believe phone calls cost a small fee, but I dont make many calls at home or abroad.
I have a spare modemQuote:
Originally Posted by DebbieMc3
my local phone turned into a hotspot. Everything (tablet, ipod, laptop) connects. If you need or use a lot of gig (I do for school and work) then over time it can get expensive. I connect at the beach to local wifi to save (and have a nice view while studying and working). I have used my 3 gigs in 2 weeks and it is the 30 day plan. But, just purchase another one and get more gigs.
Gail, you are da best!Quote:
Originally Posted by gailnegril