Suggestions for wireless internet while travelling?

[Trisha Cupra]

Thanks.

I don't really want a Telstra phone, but from the plans I've looked at, 
Telsra wireless does seem to be the best option (never thought I'd say 
that).

I'll keep looking into it.

Trisha

-------- Original Message  --------
Subject: Re:Suggestions for wireless internet while travelling?
From: Karl Bowden <karlbowden at gmail.com>
To: ubuntu-au at lists.ubuntu.com
Date: Tue Nov 06 2007 20:53:13 GMT+1100 (EST)

> Hey Trisha.
> I have my gutsy laptop setup able to access telstra or optus
> (depending on which phone i use) wireless internet via my mobile.
> 
> I only have it working via bluetooth. I have not tried connecting the
> phone via usb, and I have not tried any laptop wireless cards.
> 
> If you want to have a look at the tutorial I created:
> http://khax.net/ubuntu/telstra-and-optus-dun-via-bluetooth
> 
> I found telstra nextg to be the fastest and have the best coverage.
> But also very expensive to use. I'm on a 1gb plan for $109/month iirc.
> 
> -Karl
> 
> On 11/6/07, Trisha Cupra <me at trishacupra.com> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I'm going to be travelling around Australia in a caravan for a year
>> starting 4 December. I have a laptop and I'm wondering if anyone can
>> give me some advice about being able to use the internet on the road,
>> and outside of metro areas.
>>
>> I've heard it's hard to use mobile/wireless broadband with Ubuntu - is
>> that true? What about wireless usb modems vs cards? And a good ISP that
>> doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a decent service?
>>
>> If I'm stuck with internet cafes, can I take my laptop in and somehow
>> connect? How does it work? And can I use Ubuntu (I have gutsy dual
>> booting with WinXP)?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Trisha
>>
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