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marble falls

(57,112 posts)
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 07:05 PM Nov 2015

We're looking to cut the cable and bundlers, is there a good hot spot for home use?

What do we need to look for? We want to Skype for phone and use a service for TV.

Would it be better to use a local internet supplier instead. We do travel and have concerns with public wi-fi.

Please help some old technology-challenged folks out!!!!

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We're looking to cut the cable and bundlers, is there a good hot spot for home use? (Original Post) marble falls Nov 2015 OP
See if Freedom Pop Melissa G Nov 2015 #1
Thhat was quick! And yes, Bernie rocks! marble falls Nov 2015 #2
Just checked it out - seems almost too good to be true! I think we're going to do it. Thank-you! marble falls Nov 2015 #3
It' s okay. Melissa G Nov 2015 #4
Would you suggest a better modem? marble falls Nov 2015 #5
Freedom Pop is a hot spot. Melissa G Nov 2015 #6
Mostly over my head, but I don't like AT&T either. Thankyou so much for your expertise. marble falls Nov 2015 #7

Melissa G

(10,170 posts)
1. See if Freedom Pop
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 07:09 PM
Nov 2015

Is available where you live. If Sprint is available, I think you can get Freedom Pop. Free internet!

Melissa G

(10,170 posts)
4. It' s okay.
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 07:33 PM
Nov 2015

It is replacing Clear which IMO was much better when you could get it.
The device you get is a refurbished unit. I am using it as back up at work until Google Fiber gets up. Miss my Clear, but oh well...

Melissa G

(10,170 posts)
6. Freedom Pop is a hot spot.
Sun Nov 29, 2015, 07:55 PM
Nov 2015

It seems to work just fine with my dlink modems. I am not particularly tech savvy but happy enough with what I have. Eventually, my business will switch over to Google Fiber and I may go to VoIP for my phone. Have U verse at home because I was tired of arguing with my spouse and he has a home office so I gave in.
I am not a fan of AT&T.

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