Floatflyer
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TelCel Internet Connection
We are trying to find somebody that is using the TelCel "stick, dongle, etc" that plugs into a computer's USB port for internet service.
Specifically, somebody that has a weak cell signal and MUST use a signal booster. We get 1 bar signal strength on a cell phone so the need for a
stronger signal is mandatory. We would like to know what success you have and what exactly you are using for a signal booster and where you bought
it. Our need is for internet only.
Thanks for any help. FF
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greengoes
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Here is your USB wifi signal booster. The bonus is it's home made and works like a charm.
Link to tutorial......
If you are down here more than 4 months a year get telnor DSL.
My experience with 2 bars was the DL speed was .8 to 1.4 mbs on a consistent basis. If you do more than browse forums and news the 3 GB data limit
will cut he speed down to an old 56kbs telephone modem.
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bajajudy
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We use one.
The only problem we have had is when we are not near a cell tower.
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Floatflyer
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Bajajudy: Not sure what you mean by "we use one"? One what, a signal booster? Problem when not near a cell tower, hmmm, if you are near a cell tower
why would you need a signal booster?
We are going to be using this at our place, not a mobile application, and again, we have a weak signal because of a hill between us and the cell
tower.
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Antenna
Sounds like you need a directional antenna aimed at the tower and a signal booster........no, I'm not an electrical engineer, but I did stay at a
Holiday Inn last night
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Floatflyer
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Bajaguy, yep, you got it. The problem is trying to decide on which antenna and signal booster would give me the strongest signal. AND I am hoping to
find somebody that is currently using this type of equipment and is happy with the results.
We aren't going to give up our Hughes Net system until a reliable alternative is available. I am still hearing comments about the TelCel system being
somewhat inconsistent.
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bajajudy
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I dont know the name of it...you seem to call it a stick, dongle
That is all we use.
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bajabuddha
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I have used the Telcel "steek" for two seasons now, and have found it works fine IF you're near a large enough city to have a cellphone tower;
however, living near Sta. Rosalia 'they' say it is the only tower area in Baja that hasn't gone high speed digital, so it's just straight dial-up
speed and slower than a sea cucumber in that specific area. I've used it near San Quintin, Ensenada, Loreto, etc. and had very fast and dependable
service. I don't know the 'puter-speak' numbers of just how fast, but the difference was definitely notable. And i wasn't even NEAR a holiday Inn.
Cost-wise on what i have is $500 pesos/30 days, and it's good enough for who and what's needed. I'd like to learn more about the booster though, the
"Telnor DSL thingy. Is that purchased at a Telcel store? And if so, cost?
Thx, bb.
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willardguy
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where's Riom when we need him? maybe u2u him?
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cabobaja
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The stick you are referring to is: Telcel Banda Ancha
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