Wireless internet stick

[joboy50]

Hi there

I'm from the UK and me and a few friends are going to be road-tripping round America from mid-July to end of August this year. We will be bringing a laptop with and are keen to purchase a portable wireless USB so we can access the internet on the road. Can anyone advise me on the best place to purchase one of these?

Thanks

Joe

[Midwest Michael]

It depends upon what you mean by a wireless internet stick.

Do you mean a stick for wi-fi, so that you can access the internet at motels, restaurants, and the like? (most new laptops have this built in, but older ones require a card or stick)

Or do you mean an aircard where you are accessing the internet via a cell phone signal? That's going to get a lot more tricky, as you generally need to agree to a year long contract before you start getting a good rate for the equipment and service.

[laplaya]

I am also interested in knowing the answer to this question. I was under the impression that you also needed a US mailing address.