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carolyndegroot

Jun 11, 2008, 7:44 AM

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wireless service in Guadalajara?

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I am coming to Guadalajara for 2 weeks starting June 15 and wanted to bring my laptop - is there a wireless service I should sign up for NOW or better yet - what are the correct procedures to get a short term wireless contract so I can use my laptop while in Mexico?
Many thanks. Yes, I know that I can ge Boingo in 25 locations, but I was not too happy to wander all over town to find the hotspots. I am staying at a B&B
Paseo de la Arboleda #943
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico C. P. 45050
but have no idea where that is nor what it is close to. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

TIA
Carolyn D
my email is carolyndegroot@verizon.net

johanson / Moderator

Jun 11, 2008, 12:26 PM

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Re: [carolyndegroot] wireless service in Guadalajara?

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I was hoping someone else perhaps living in Guadalajara could help you. To the best of my knowledge, short of hot spots, and fixed WiFi there is no good solution. I guess I would come on down and once in Guadalajara, check what is available.

What is fixed WiFi? It's where a very weak wifi signal is picked up with a very large antenna mounted on your roof which then is connected via cable to a bridge followed by perhaps a router.

Carol_Wheeler

Jun 11, 2008, 2:45 PM

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Re: [johanson] wireless service in Guadalajara?

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I understant you can connect in all Sanborn's coffee shops and also in all Starbucks locations.

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Jun 11, 2008, 4:38 PM

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Re: [Carol_Wheeler] wireless service in Guadalajara?

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As I recollect Rolly posted a URL showing the hot spots in Guadalajara. There is such a list. A quick check on Google didn't get me anywhere but it's out there.

bournemouth

Jun 11, 2008, 4:57 PM

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Re: [johanson] wireless service in Guadalajara?

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Pete - you got me to go and look at Rolly's site - here is what I found for Guadalajara:

http://www.jiwire.com/...01&pay_free=free

The information came from this page on Rolly's site:

http://www.rollybrook.com/internet.htm

(This post was edited by Rolly on Jun 11, 2008, 6:15 PM)

johanson / Moderator

Jun 11, 2008, 7:36 PM

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Re: [bournemouth] wireless service in Guadalajara?

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Thanks neighbor. Remember, that there are more hot spots out there than are listed.