Getting internet access abroad?
I'm studying in Zaragoza, Spain for 9 months this coming fall. I'm purchasing a laptop solely for this trip and I don't know what to do about internet access while I'm over there. I will be staying with a family and I don't know if they have internet access or not.
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Answer 1 :
If the family doesn't have internet, then you can get to any of the internet cafés...But I'll bet they will have connection right there at your apartment. My niece is living in Moldova (which is a third world country) and her family just recently put in a connection, so she can work right from her home. I'm sure, also, that there are wi/fi places around...possibly labs at the school?
Answer 2 :
There are WiFi hot spots if you know where to find them. I'm using a laptop now with a radio signal here in Spain. Alternatively, you can go to an Internet cafe or perhaps where you are staying they have access.
Answer 3 :
WiFi, and Their internet will be free... if you get there and they don't... (most people do, my grandparents got internet this year!) Then you can get mobile broandband, or if you have an o.k mobile. it ,would be cheaper to get a 7,50€ (unlimited connection) on your mobile for a month if you can do E-Mail, and MSN/WLM IM programs On your laptop it will cost a lot more with Vodaone you're looking up to 49€ a month for unlimited usage or as little as 1€ a day for small usage But the internet is free in the Libury, most places have WiFi McDo ect. have WiFi that you can pay for usiing a debit card-some are also free if you wait with the laptop - if you're from the U.S.A I know things ARE cheaper in the U.S.A but if you want a cheap laptop that is small - a netbook. most give you the modem free - which will save you around 50€ in PC City http://www.pccity.es/netbooks_1940_pc.html So it might be worth it if you was going to buy an expensive laptop, and how much 300€ compares to in your money.-it will be in Spanish, and they don't have CD Drives any questions feel free to ask =) but Vodafone is the cheapest/fairest for Mobile Broadband in Pre-Pay
Answer 4 :
I did your exact situation last semester, except it was only 6 months. Fortunately, the family did have WiFi. If they do not, you have a few options. Unfortunately, a direct line isn't an option because the contracts require at least 18 months. You could either get a USB modem, use internet cafés, or just use the WiFi at school. A USB modem has many plans, but the only pre-pay plan I found was through Vodafone. They do exist, so check all the companies: Vodafone, Movistar, Orange, and Yoigo. Internet cafés do exist, but I haven't used one myself. The WiFi at the school was a bit stressful, but when connected and working, it was fine. There were also computers at the school to be used by students in the library and study room. If the family doesn't have internet, I'd recommend either the USB port or internet cafés. The Centro Politecnico Superior in Zaragoza (where I studied) used an online software to post assignments and class notes, so internet access may be a must. I hope your family has internet, and I wish you the best of luck! If you have any questions regarding the city, living with a family, or anything at all, feel free to email me
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