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Old 21st Apr 2007, 03:35
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mrsurrey
 
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Accessing the internet worldwide

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to use a pda or small laptop to access the internet pretty much anywhere in the world. I'm thinking I can plug into phone sockets in hotels, use wifi in bars or use a mobile phone. (I can't use public computers because the information I'll be sending/receiving is very sensitive)

The best my research can come up with is http://www.maglobe.com/ - their fees are here - http://www.maglobe.com/enterprise.htm

What I don't get is that the US is $0.44 per hour whereas Europe is $2.79 per hour. Seems a massive difference - are they profiteering? - if so you know of a company that has fair rates worldwide as I'd strongly prefer to use just one company?

Persumably if I connect via a mobile phone I have to pay MAGlobe and the mobile phone company?

Has anyone had experience with this kind of internet usage? I really need to get the costs right down because I'll be a very heavy user.

Thanks for your help!

MrS
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