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To: Condor who wrote (37762)	11/8/2003 5:18:51 PM
From: Sultan	Respond to of 110653

As far as I know you don't need any special program but you will need to sign up with a service provider that will have a local number for you to plug in, usually a dialup.. So in that sense depends where are you travelling and plan staying.. Some hotels allow you to plug in for free or small fee etc.. Sprint Canada dialup service for example works coast to coast with local numbers in all major canadian cities for you to dial in.. Cost less then 20 bucks a month.. This is dated info.. Perhaps there are better choices..

To: Condor who wrote (37762)	11/8/2003 5:33:41 PM
From: RMP	Respond to of 110653

Assuming you need access only for traveling you may want to consider a cheep isp that provides nationwide coverage. Check the link below: freedomlist.com

To: Condor who wrote (37762)	11/8/2003 6:01:20 PM
From: Raptech	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 110653

C: I travel all the time with a laptop, and here are a few obvious tips: Take a phone jack cable with you of at least 8 feet. Make sure your ISP has an 800 number to dial in, to obtain local access in the city location. Some ISP's have an 800 number to dial in to, that range from free to about .10 a minute. If you are staying in a hotel many have broadband connections available that range from free to 9.95 a day. While most have a cable available you may want to inquire ahead. And, be prepared to remove your computer from the case at the airport security checkpoint. Not much fun, but guess its necessary to sometime have your computer going down a conveyor one way while you're directed to take off your shoes or go another direction. And the best part is that it sure passes time on long flights. Good luck, Rap