[Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question

[Christopher Chaltain]

You don't need to wait for IOS 8 to make VOIP calls over your wifi or 
cellular data. You can do that now with Skype, Google Voice or any 
number of other apps and services.

On 09/16/2014 10:11 PM, James Aldrich via Electronics-talk wrote:
> Hi Ashley and all,
>
> I gave up my landline and have no regrets.  I get my Wi Fi from Charter Cable.  I have fewer unwanted calls especially nice during the political elections.  I certainly don't mind getting away from my phone for a while especially while it is charging!  My phone is in the bedroom charging and I'm in my patio writing this post!  If IOS8 goes according to what is rumored, I may be able to place calls through Wi Fi which are known as VOIP calls,
> and I may be able to place calls in this way with my IPhone, IPod and IPad.  Time will tell!  This would work for anyone, not just facetime video or audio calls.  We'll see what happens tomorrow or in the next few days.  I could use external batteries to charge my phone while I'm enjoying the fall air, but I plugged it in this time!  I can tell you those face time audio calls sound wonderful especially when both parties have good wi fi connections!  I think 911 could find me if I needed to call 911.  There are new options in IOS8, stay tuned!
>
> Everyone is entitled to their preferences!
>
> Jim
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Sep 12, 2014, at 11:22 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Linda,
>> No, do not give up your land line and regular internet service.
>> A mobile hot spot is a wi fi connection from your smart phone.
>> This really should not replace hard wired internet, particularly if you use your internet a lot. Cell phones have issues and personally I find traditional phones best; yes a young person being old fashioned. but I hate the unreliability. Cell phones break up calls, drop signals, run out of batteries, and don't even ring sometimes when people call you. I can attest to the fact that my verizon phone does not get all calls and it goes to voice mail; and, it will drop calls too. Would you really wish to give up the reliability of a land line for solely cell phone coverage?
>>
>> As others said, there are limitations to it. I think you should use your regular pc and internet service regularly at home.
>>
>> I say this due to expense and limitations. Such issues were brought up, but they are the following.
>> 1. your phone is slower loading internet pages particularly graphical pages; and connected to a laptop, you will not only drain the battery but use your data plan.
>> 2. You may be charged extra for your heavy use and therefore really not save any money by cancelling your ISP.
>> 3. Wi fi strength varies and may not be as strong as your land pc connection. Your wi fi  connection may be slower.
>> 4. Only one device can be hooked to your phone at a time.
>> 5. Hot spots don't always connect. My dad tries this often and he has to turn the phone off and reconnect things. Its not an exact science.
>> So, consider if you have the patience for tech glitches. Think about whether you can handle spotty, slow wi fi connections versus the stable land connections you have now paying for your ISP and phone line.
>>
>> Hot spots are great for access when they work. Dad has used it on his phone a lot. but if we used it every day permanently, we would run up the bill which would be bad since its his work phone. you have a data plan cap to consider.
>>
>> Some  food for thought.
>> Ashley
>>
>> -----Original Message----- From: Linda via Electronics-talk
>> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 1:38 PM
>> To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
>> Subject: [Electronics-talk] Mobile hot spot question
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I want to make sure I have the proper understanding of what a mobile hot spot is before I give up my landline and internet service.
>>
>> I heard that a smartphone can somehow be connected to my iPad so that I will still be able to use it or my laptop.
>>
>> Is this tru?  Is it easy to connect to the mobile hot spot?  Thanks for your assistance.  I have never been without a landline, and want to make sure I'm doing the right thing in getting rid of it.
>>
>> Linda
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