Many hotels are offering free high-speed wireless now.
Posted By: me on 2006-05-18
In Reply to: How do you connect to the Internet when you travel? nm - MT
I've seen some of the major chains also have rooms setup for professional people where they have jacks for whatever equipment. Starbucks, Barnes and Noble, Panera Bread have free or low cot wireless, truck stops have low cost/free wireless.
If you are staying in a campground many campgrounds (at least the bigger ones or ones in larger cities) are going wireless, but most at least have some type of central location where you can use dial-up.
If you know where you are going you can check the chain hotels in the area and find out if they have wireless. There are sites that tell you where hot spots are - if you Google open hot spots you'll probably find it.
It isn't near as hard as it used to be to get connected, just takes a bit of planning. If you are on the road for along period and want to work going down the road if you are using a wireless card it will have a light that comes on when you hit a hot spot or you can get a hot spot finder for $20.00 or less. I have one but it only searches for about 5 minutes and then I have to push the button again. But this would allow you to pull over in a parking lot and download/send work.
There are other options available, but aren't cost effective unless you travel frequently.
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We stay at hotels that offer wireless internet services, most only charge like $10 to use 24 hours.
and then we travel to relatives who usually have internet service, but our laptop does have a wireless card. I love technology!!
Speed may not be the issue; wireless needs to be secure.
nm
DVI or high speed internet?
Well, this kind of depends on other factors as well. Our hospital has used SoftMed for a long time. Those living within the phone line area were fine with the DVI system. However, now they are upgrading and it requires a high speed internet. So if you cannot get that where you live, or the direct phone line service, it could be a problem. Hope for the best for you. I am not so lucky. I cannot get DSL where I live. :(
you don't need high speed internet to use an FTP--sm
you can use dial up connection and still use FTP. However, you DO need high speed internet in order to use some companies online platforms, typing into their systems.
It's just like any other high-speed internet. sm
I work for Medquist and it works great. I have had regular DSL and it's every bit as fast. My dad has cable and it's only a smidgeon faster; even my dad is impressed with my ISP. The only drawback is, it is expensive. My package costs $80 a month.
It's not available in many places yet. Until it showed up, I was stuck using satellite, which was terrible for my platform (DocQscribe) because of latency and I can see why some companies won't allow it (although it worked okay and was much better than dial-up).
You can search national ISP databases (just Google ISP and your city) BUT...they're not always up-to-date. I heard about mine because we received mailings that it was available but my ISP wasn't in any database anywhere. What I would suggest to you is find the most well-known computer store in your area (preferably privately owned instead of Best Buy, etc.) and ask them if they know of any in your area. They're usually pretty savvy.
However, if there was one in your area, you probably would have received a mailing or a visit; they want to get the word out.
Satellite is available just about everywhere but again, most companies won't allow it.
The purpose of my original post was to rid companies of the outdated notion that cable and DSL were the only reliable, fast ISPs out there. It's 2007, not 2001 and technology has moved past the old cable/DSL monopoly.
If you can get fixed wireless (not the kind at Starbucks, for example, which is not secure and not fixed) I would get it. I simply love it.
Best wishes to you.
Most misunderstood high speed ever!
Debbie, if you're referring to the high-speed broadband received with antenna and directed to router,there should not be any problem working for those companies that require DSL or cable. I have same system and have worked for several DSL only companies. The real problem is that it is not a very common method of receiving broadband and I find many techs have never even heard of it. However, it is not susceptible to the problems common to other wireless systems, it's much more stable. I just tell them I have DSL broadband and have never had a problem with setup or use, and have worked for TT with same system, no problem. Hope this helps!
need IC status and can't get high-speed access..sm
I need to find a company that will hire IC and using dial-up (can't get cable or DSL in my area). I have over 20 years experience. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Vonage uses your DSL high-speed lines.
Doesn't affect your local service at all and won't replace it, either. It's the same concept as having your DSL and regular phone service.
I have found that high-speed is the norm and if SM
you can use satellite or dialup, they will specifically state so in the ad.
There are a few accounts that do not need high speed. I am on one. It is clinic.
Best bet is to send it in anyway and be up front about it!
I work on one that does not need high speed but have been told sm
that there are very few like that.
They told me that high speed was mandatory. sm
I think that most hospitals require it of the services now. Some programs don't work with dial-up.
Not many companies use dial-up anymore.
Their new program utilizes high speed internet
so you no longer need unlimited LD, just a foot pedal.
The reasons companies require high-speed
internet can vary, even if you can download via FTP. It seems like a lot of companies use a platform now where you have to be on-line while you work as you are typing live into their system. Other companies may have only a couple of lines to be able to download so they want you to have high-speed to make it quicker. If the company has an FTP you aren't accessing a phone line and can download even at a very slow dial-up speed.
I've seen companies advertise and say you need a C-phone and a high-speed connection. I don't know that just because a company may have an FTP site for you to download that it will eliminate the need for high-speed depending on what their platform is.
Will companies allow AT&T high-speed internet via satellite? (no msg)
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Enterprise slow even with high-speed conn--have used 4 other systems that were much better..
most supervisors okay, couple aren't, like everywhere. It's an okay company...certainly not great.
When it rains it pours. Second job offering bonus. FT job offering (sm)
has lots of work and offering opportunity to make up lines/hours from low work during the week. Feel guilty if I don't help main account, but greed motivates me.
I'm high level 4, all acute care, high ESL, many years exp. and highest QA grades...
In case you are wondering...All acute care, all specialties. I request new accounts, and yet they all run out of work...not just during usual slow periods...
I'm original poster and a high level 4 as well with high ESL accts, which I've always had...sm
My accts (10+) for the previous 12 years were all in the LA area. I consider ESL at Webmedx easy, even though my WebmedX accts are supposed to be high ESL. ALL of my STMs accounts are low on work--quite low. I've added more accounts. Not helpful if all are low in work. My supervisor at MQ was more helpful than my Webmedx STM.
Free enterprise. You are free to re-educate and retrain, as well!!!!
What's the complaint?!
They are not MT, but general transcription. Pay not very high. at least not as high as MT work.x
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Free sure. There are free on-line fax
services, in fact I used one last week. Most do have limits on how often you can use and how many pages though. You obviously would have to scan pages into a document, but maybe she doesn't have a scanner either.
She could have mailed paperwork back.
Wireless
Does anyone have wireless internet service or know anything about it such as how it works, price, etc?
wireless
You can use wireless with your company? I thought most companies did not allow it. Do a lot of people use wireless now?
Thanks!
Wireless
If at all possible, I would avoid the wireless; it will be slower and not as reliable as a wired connection. You might want to make sure you are set up where there will be no interference between you and the router. You might want to call your internet service provider to guide you also. Overall, the best thing would be to use wired.
Wireless is NOT okay.
You must have cable or DSL.
WHAT ABOUT WIRELESS DSL?
I have a wireless setup at home, but it is still DSL, and it works great. There is a big difference here between wireless in an airplane, hotel room, coffee shop, etc., vs wireless at home.
Wireless
When you are referring to your post, are you referring to using a wireless router or an air card -- if it is regarding an air card, I would suggest searching the archives as there are several posts regarding an air card from Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, etc.
wireless
I have wireless high-speed broadband. TT said it is not compatible. Live rural and have no choice.
wireless
Thanks for the info! This forum is great for getting answers.
Wireless
Thanks for the information! Appreciate feedback
USB or Wireless?
Any experienced MTs have insight on whether to go wireless or stick with the 'ol USB/wired connection for a keyboard/mouse set? I need to turn over my current wireless set as it is too tempermental but not sure which way to go. I love no wires but am not convinced wireless can keep up/is dependable to match every key stroke. If anyone is using a wireless set, what would you recommend? Thanks for any advice.
Check out the wireless
Friends of mine have an RV and have a cell phone and wireless internet and are connected to everything and everyone. Wish it were in the stars for me!! 
Anyone using VPN with a reliable wireless
nm
Axolotl and wireless
Is there anyone who is currently working for Axolotl who is using a wireless card in their PC? I am having a problem with being able to hook straight up to DSL because of having to stay with relatives. I am scheduled to start training on the 26th, but am afraid wireless wouldn't work. So, if anyone is currently working there, could you tell me if you have tried it or will it not work well with the VPN?
Thank you and Happy Turkey Day!
I'm not with Axolotl, but I use wireless and VPN with another
nm
Working on wireless
Anybody working for a company that accepts or is compatible with wireless
You can use a router, just not a wireless one. nm
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You can use a router, just not a wireless one
I wish their paperwork would have said this, then I would have never made this post.
What companies allow wireless broadband ? NM
nm
Try to find out if you have wireless DSL in your area. sm
I live in a more rural area but have a couple of those kinds of providers to choose from and get 2M downloads and uploads.
I have wireless (not cell, not satellite)
I'm frustrated as well. I live way out in the country and was told when I bought property that there would soon be hard phone lines. They renegged after I moved in and now the only choice I have for phones and Internet is a very lame Vonage VOIP (voice over Internet) service. It's the worst phone service I've ever had, many outages, and slow Internet, only slightly faster than dial-up. I've complained to the FCC and BBB, but it never gets any better. I worked for Medquist no problem for 6 years with their digital files downloading just fine and listening to those files through my computer, but now I'm using a C-phone and making only 1/3 what I used to through no fault of my own. It's just that I can't hear any full word and have to keep relistening. I've already been turned down by 2 companies because I had a wireless service and I'm very frustrated right now. I don't want to go back to Medquist, but I'll have to and just suffer the indignity and curse my phone company and people who sold me this property.
Just curious, why would not wireless work? I use - sm - Not OP
a wireless USB modem now as I do not have DSL or cable and cannot get satellite where I am (too many trees). I use it the wireless w/o any problem for an internet based platform. If this company also uses an internet based platform then where is the problem? I find my Wireless aircard (875U) slower than DSL but a huge improvement on dial-up. It takes me about 4 minutes to download a 19 minute file, whereas before it took 8-10 minutes; and only 1-2 minutes for 10 minute files, etc. Sure it is not as fast but it still works just fine. So I would think that a USB Wireless Aircard would work just fine for any company that uses an internet platform.
Companies that allow satellite or wireless?
Currently stuck with slow, slow dial-up and can't hardly stand it any longer! Considering investing in satellite or maybe wireless card. My current employer will accept this but since you never know what the future holds in the MT world, just wondering about other companies that might allow this. Would hate to be tied in for a two year or more contract plus any upfront costs on something that I could not use for work, so if any one could give me some suggestions about companies, I'd appreciate it so much Thanks for any info
Line-of-sight wireless
Does anyone know of any companies that will allow you to work with line-of-sight wireless? I live in a rural area and cable or DSL simply is not available to me. It is not satellite - it receives its signal from radio waves. I am having trouble finding a company that will let you use this. Thanks
Response to your post re: Wireless
Just a bit confused regarding your post and wireless. You mentioned that TT said it was not acceptable. Are you referring to a wireless router set up, where for example you are getting a signal off of someone else's wireless connection or are you referring to an air card through a cell phone provider?
The reason I ask is that I live in town and can hook up through my landlady's wireless router, however, the signal is not very strong and I have had problems with connecting through the VPN at times and staying connected. I also have a USB wireless air card, which I purchased through Sprint when I lived in a rural area and could not get either cable or DSL for a period of time. Spint, Verizon and many of the other cell phone carriers now have USB wireless air cards which you just plug into a free USB port on your computer. The biggest problem with this kind of card is that you have to be in relatively close proximity to a cell phone tower in order to be able to get any kind of speed for your uploads and downloads.
Also, with an air card, you have to commit to so many years, and you may have to pay for the card. I was lucky enough to get my air card through Sprint for free (Normally around $200 I think) and I pay $60 a month for unlimited internet service.
There are MANY companies out there that allow this kind of a setup. The company that I am working for now allows this, as well as FutureNet. Most of the time, if you explain the situation of having an air card to your technical person, there are ways of getting the program to work. Hope this helps.
I use both a wireless mouse and keyboard
and love it! I've used both the Microsoft 7000 wireless keyboard and mouse as well as the Logitech wave wireless keyboard and have no problems with either one keeping up with fast keystrokes.
Spheris- no WIRELESS routers
Yes, I agree. Most people have other people living with them who use computers. After going on message boards and getting no response, I went further into the packet and saw an agreement I had to sign that I will not use a WIRELESS router and the Spheris computer has to be hooked up with regular cord, not wireless router. I don't have the wireless, I have the Ethernet cord.
Even with a wireless modem you can hardwire a computer
The majority of wireless modems also allow you to connect a computer by ethernet to them. I have a wireless home network in my home and have my work computer connected directly to the modem via ethernet cable, but my 2 personal computers are set up wireless. It's easy to do. The modem is connected to the cable or DSL jack, and then you run an ethernet cable out of the back of the modem to your work computer. Meanwhile, any other computers you have can be run wireless using the wireless adapters.
Correction--I should have said wireless router, not modem
Wireless routers allow you to hook your computer up via ethernet. It goes between the modem and the computer.
Does Axolotl accept wireless or satellite? nm
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