There are many options for connecting your laptop computer to the internet. Internet technology has come a long way since the old dial-up modems and cables; many users now surf the Internet using wireless routers. You can even connect your laptop to wireless Internet from anywhere in the world through your mobile broadband provider.
Open your Web browser and navigate to a mobile broadband provider’s website. Sprint, Verizon and AT&T are some of the companies that offer mobile broadband Internet. Select a data plan and purchase the USB modem that will be used to connect to the mobile broadband network.
Installation
Insert the installation disc that comes with your data plan into the disc drive of your computer. Follow the instructions to set up the application necessary to connect to the mobile broadband network.
Connect the USB modem to one of the USB slots on your computer. Run the application you installed in Step 2. Your mobile broadband Internet should appear in the list of wireless networks.
Locate your mobile network and click the “Connect” button.Open your Web browser and surf the Web as you would with any Internet connection.
Tethering
Another option may be tethering. Many smartphones can now be used as a mobile broadband modem. Your phone and computer may be connected by USB cable or wirelessly.
Some networks allow full speed mobile broadband access, while others supply slower speeds. There may be an extra charge for this from your mobile network operator. There may also be overage charges, especially if you are a heavy user.