Getting a wireless wifi internet connection (Need help)

[highland3r]

I am currently stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia and have no internet connection at all aside from my 4G connection off of my AT&T data plan. I need ideas for getting access to the internet as I have no way of getting a cable connection to the internet.

 

[USAFRet]

Do you live on post or off?

If on post in the barracks, what does everyone else do? You are not the first to have this issue.

 

[highland3r]

I live on post and there is just simply no internet or wifi to be had sadly. The only way of accessing the internet that is available to us is through our phones 4G connections.

 

[USAFRet]

I live on post and there is just simply no internet or wifi to be had sadly. The only way of accessing the internet that is available to us is through our phones 4G connections.

Are you a new guy, still in training? If so, that building may not be wired for internet.
But do talk to whomever your supervisor/trainer is. See what they say.

Also, see this:
http://community.armystudyguide.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/9651093521/m/1877097726/r/3977060036

 

[highland3r]

Yes, I have talked to everyone there is to talk to on the matter. This is a problem affecting every enlistee in the building.
What I am curious about is if there is an unlimited 4G data plan that I can purchase somewhere or something of that sort, that way I can connect to the internet. At the moment my AT&T data plan is 20Gbs and that is as far as it can go.

 

[USAFRet]

Well, that's a different question than trying to get WiFi where there is none.

No cell provider servicing that area has an unlimited plan? Sprint, TMobile...no one?

 

[highland3r]

I know AT&T does not have an unlimited data plan. And I am not sure how it would work for me to use an unlimited data plan from another provider other than AT&T on my cellphone.

 

[USAFRet]

I know AT&T does not have an unlimited data plan. And I am not sure how it would work for me to use an unlimited data plan from another provider other than AT&T on my cellphone.

Well...you might have to switch providers, and eat the ETF. But some providers will pay that for you if you switch.

 

[chris_shadez]

I live in England so don't know if tariffs offer it in the US.
You do have 4G signal, so surely there may be providers which do.
http://shop.ee.co.uk/dongles/pay-monthly-mobile-broadband/osprey-black-from-ee/details
It's a big dongle/ little hub i carry round in my pocket, pay monthly 4G broadband carried around with me. Also available on 'pay as you go'
Provides me broadband wherever I am, as long as there is a 4G signal, it never disconnects. Cell phone not required, just this Dongle alone and whatever devices that support 4G to use with it.
Though this does have a 6hour rated battery life, usually lasts me 7-8 hours

 

[digitaldoc]

AFAIK there is no unlimited data plan over 4G from anyone for a flat monthly fee.

I would look into either a USB 4G dongle, or a WiFi hotspot device from a cellphone company. You will need to figure out which cell companies have 4G signal, and then price out the plans as they run the gamut with weekly vs monthly pricing for varying amounts of data.

Also look into Freedompop which offers deals on these types of devices.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/AT-amp-T-Unite-Mobile-4G-WiFi-Hotspot/29558067
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/shop/mobile-broadband/broadband-2-go/netgear-mingle/features/

Looks like the Virgin Mobile you can get 6 GB a month for $55.