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randybedoreThu Jan-03-13 03:45 AM
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"looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"


          

I'm looking for a tablet that can connect with internet like a cell phone does, rather than be limited to a wifi connection. I don't know where to begin looking.Thanks!

  

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nightlyreaderThu Jan-03-13 06:38 AM
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#1. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/phonesformobileworkers/a/how-to-tether.htm

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MSUThu Jan-03-13 06:46 AM
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#2. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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I don't have a tablet but don't most of them have the ability to connect to cell networks built in? I thought it was just a matter of getting service for one just like you do with a smart phone.

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nightlyreaderThu Jan-03-13 06:53 AM
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#3. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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I'm guessing not. Otherwise they would. My wife connects her NOOK this way. And I know several that use their laptop via their cell phone with a hotspot.

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randybedoreThu Jan-03-13 07:45 AM
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#4. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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Thanks...got it. This led to this,
http://mobileoffice.about.com/od/smartphoneapps/tp/top-android-tethering-apps.htm
which has several good links built into it.

  

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dtellierThu Jan-03-13 08:11 AM
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#5. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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Thu Jan-03-13 08:43 AM by dtellier

  

          

I did a simple Google search using 'tablet with cellular connectivity' with the following results.

Link.

Dave

Edit: For some reason the link will not work in the forum. It is an 'https' URL, which the script does not seem to recognize. If I edit it as an 'http' URL, only the http portion of the link seems to be read. What gives?

Edit #2: It appears that deleting the 'https:\' prefix on the URL corrected the problem.

  

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JPThu Jan-03-13 04:00 PM
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#6. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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The iPad is available with cell network connections.
JP

  

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AllynThu Jan-03-13 04:02 PM
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#7. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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Check with your phone service provider. For example, Verizon offers some Samsung tablets with that capability.

  

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nightlyreaderFri Jan-04-13 06:42 AM
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#8. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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Quote:
QUOTE:
The iPad is available with cell network connections.


I see that now.

Nightly Reader

  

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randybedoreTue Jan-08-13 05:24 AM
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#9. "RE: looking for Tablet with data connection to cell towers"
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Yes, Thanks to all...I checked with a couple of my relatives at a family gathering. These two are really into cutting edge telecom, and need and use it in their jobs. You are all 'spot-on'.

  

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