I have never used a hotspot before, but anticipate using one for homework or business purposes once my laptop is delivered. So in being proactive, what should I know about the ease or headache in using a hotspot (McDonalds, Starbucks, Libraries etc). Do they cost, do I need passwords, etc...
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Jump to PostIt all depends on the hotspot. Completely open hotspots (which seem to be the majority of them out there) tend to be relatively trouble-free, although you still might experience some connectivity issues if you're trying to connect from some distance away. Some are free, some are not. And strangely, some …
Jump to PostSome are not free, elaborate. How much are we talking, and do you pay once, or every time you connect using that "spot" ?
I can't remember any specifics, but it's typical for hotspots to charge several dollars per hour of internet usage. And it's usually per-hour or per-day kind …
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