Mobile broadband has swept the country recently as people continue seeking the fastest connections for their mobile devices. Mobile broadband is simply high-speed wireless Internet available outside your home. High-speed wireless Internet connections are available in 3G and 4G speeds, giving your computer or wireless device the power it needs to display high-resolution video and more online. With companies such as AT&T;, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon and others, switching to mobile broadband has never been easier. The transition can be done by signing up with a provider and adjusting your computer or device.
Step 1
Open a Web browser. Go to the website of a mobile Internet provider such as Sprint, AT&T;, Verizon, etc.
Step 2
Follow the instructions for signing up for a mobile Internet account. If your computer does not have built-in Wi-Fi, you will need to get a Wi-Fi enabling device.
Step 3
Open your computer's "Network Connections."
Step 4
Click on "Connect to a Network". Right-click on "Mobile Broadband Network" in the menu options, then click "Properties."
Step 5
Click the tab labeled "Security," and click "Enable PIN." Enter the PIN number given to you by your provider for your wireless Internet account. Click "OK" to finish the update to your network. Your computer is now ready to access the Internet through your new service.
Tips & Warnings
- Mobile broadband is also known as Wi-Fi or WiMax and requires an external device to make the connection if your computer does not have a Wi-Fi connection built in.
- Signing up for high-speed Internet accounts can vary greatly by providers.
- Many merchants offer free mobile Internet with patronage of their establishments.
References
- Microsoft Windows: Enable, Disable, or Change a Mobile Broadband PIN
- Comcast: Wi-Fi Sign Up
- Engadget Labs: The Best Mobile Data Carrier in America