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In reply to the discussion: Guess I'll Be Going Offline Indefinitely... [View all]BluesRunTheGame
(1,787 posts)83. This is true.

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My old cell didn't support tethering either, but their are various apps that get around that.
Lancero
Jun 2024
#50
My son has a tracfone, when the router goes off, I see him using it as a wifi hot spot for the laptop.
Pompoy
Jun 2024
#115
i can get DU on my phone just using cell service, i.e. no internet connection, and it does not seem
c-rational
Jun 2024
#94
My 87-year old mom had same issue as @2naSalit when the internet subsidy expired. Was thinking this would be
iluvtennis
Jun 2024
#62
As much as I hate, hate, hate X-finity Comcast, once I dropped ALL cable & tv access, my internet access ONLY
hlthe2b
Jun 2024
#6
Don't stay away too long, I do everything on my phone now. I have Verizon and unlimited Internet
Walleye
Jun 2024
#9
I don't know what kind of phone or computer you have and sometimes I use my phone as a
mitch96
Jun 2024
#21
There have to be other options. I'm now on fiber, unlimited, 100Mbs, $65.
Hermit-The-Prog
Jun 2024
#39
I cut cable cord years ago, and got T-Mobile wifi. They send you router, only $40-45 per month.
txwhitedove
Jun 2024
#47
So, you were able to successfuly turn on your Hotspot. It's just when you connectted to Hotspot and tried to
iluvtennis
Jun 2024
#120
OK, sounds good. Fingers crossed that all you need to do is call to activate the service with Tracfone.
iluvtennis
Jun 2024
#127
I am sorry. I too pay out the nose for high-speed internet, which I need for working from home, as
PatrickforB
Jun 2024
#72
Most McDonald's offer free internet as well. In a pinch, get a cup of coffee and nurse it.
jmbar2
Jun 2024
#129
I got comcast to lower the rate when it got too high, call the internet provider and ask what they can do.
Pompoy
Jun 2024
#118
Oh noes!!! So sorry about the greed problem causing you to have to lose your internet.
diva77
Jun 2024
#141
Aw. Good luck w your eventual move. Hoping we'll see you again sooner than you think. 👍
electric_blue68
Jun 2024
#147
Can you find a way to boost your income a little bit? Maybe selling items online?
Liberty Belle
Jun 2024
#158