General Question About Routers
Hello, all. I'm used to always using public wifi hotspots.My wuestion is: If I wish to obtain a paid service: 1. Does the service supply a device known as a router? 2. If I change location, is the ...
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Bachelor wrote:
Thanks for the replies. It all sounds pretty good.
Further question: can the same router be used with any Internet provider when moving to another location? I presume the answer is yes, just making sure.
These stand alone wireless internet devices are usually referred to as a "hotspot". Usually the device is specific to a given network. This is why some travelers who rely on internet for work have (for example) both a Verizon hotspot, and an AT&T hotspot. If one doesn't work in a particular location, the other might.
These things are like a cell phone, basically. They work with one provider. In fact, some cell providers allow use of your phone as a hotspot.
