Yes in the next 2 weeks I am going to be spending a huge amount of time on a Amtrak Train traveling. I figured there would be now way I could get wireless internet while on the train, then one of my neighbors mentioned that there was some type of "satellite card" that I could buy that would enable me to actively use the Internet. I have never heard of this before, so my question is can I buy some sort of card for my IBM Think pad so that I will be able to establish a internet connection while traveling via Amtrak? It is probably a stupid question, however I am not the most computer savvy person and would love to know how, if possible, I can get online throughout the travel time of my trip. Thanks a ton, and I really hope to hear from some of you who are familiar with the subject.
Im not to sure if there is global wireless connection possibilities just yet. Best chance is to go to internet cafes were your staying i think. That would be good i think.
well like some ISP/phone combined companies, they do allow conntection to be done worldwide. I used to travel and the phone company allow me to have my cell have network wherever I am but you have to pay more. Check with your ISP.
No the actual trains do not have wireless, some of the stations do but that's about it. So the "satellite card" thing is a myth? Dang, I was getting excited kicking around the possibility of being able to access to web while on the train (I get bored easy on trips). Anyways thanks for the help. The idiot who told me about this told me they cost around $60.00. What a tool, I mean he is giving me prices for things that don't even exist, or at least exist in the way he explained it to.