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21 Dec 2012

3 Things You Must Know Before Signing for a Wireless Internet Service Provider

Let’s face it, no matter how great the features of Wi-Fi internet connectivity are and no matter how much freedom it gives you in terms of the amount you can roam around in your home without needing to loose connectivity to the internet, there are limitations and that makes you wish you could had more. 
What about when you are travelling and you wish to get connected to the internet? What about the time when you are in a Wi-Fi restricted area and you need the internet urgently? Same applies for difficulties in finding hotspots and inadequate speed limits even if you get one.

This is why the technology of wireless internet service connectivity via 3G and 4G connections are gaining popularity. Take into consideration the following 3 aspects of it before subscribing to it -

The Devices For The Connection

Most service providers of 3G and 4G wireless internet connectivity use a USB device which doubles up as an antenna that needs to be connected to the laptop or other device’s USB host port in order for it to start working.

You might need to install the software and the necessary drivers from the antenna device during the first run of the device and then you can go ahead and use it without much hassle throughout the duration of the subscription. You will usually need to pay a small amount for the device in the first month.

Some of the service providers of wireless internet connectivity like CLEAR internet have come up with an internet Mi-Fi device which allows you to use your USB antenna as a Wi-Fi hotspot for your needs on the move. If you have multiple Wi-Fi enabled devices that need to be connected to the internet simultaneously, this is the device you must go for.

The Bandwidth

The speed or the bandwith is one of the most important aspects of the internet connection and you will need to ensure that your choice of service provider has the right bandwith on offer for all your gaming and high definition multimedia content needs.

Remember that in spite of being the same mobile wireless internet connectivity technology, the bandwidth on offer differs from one service provider to another and also differs from one plan to another for one single service provider. Usually the higher is the bandwidth; the higher will be the charges for the subscription.

Data Cap

In case you have multiple Internet using devices at your home with which you will be using your mobile internet connection it is advisable that you subscribe to an unlimited plan for the service provider of your choice. Remember to check with the service provider about the fair usage cap and the price of the same before subscribing to it.

Once you have gone over these 3 important aspects of any wireless internet connectivity service provider you can rest assured that you will be making an informed choice regarding the same.

Faizan Ahmad

About the Author:

This article is posted by Faizan who is the Author and Founder of TechSenser. He is a Professional Blogger from India and a passionate writer about Technology, Gadgets, How-to-Guides, etc. You can connect him on Google+.