Monday, December 26, 2011

Internet access--solved, at least for awhile.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.  We had a great day with Kelly and Todd, Todd's parents, and of course the grandkids.
The campground we are in here in Longview provides free internet access via Tengo internet.  Tengo used to be acceptable long ago, but as they have grown, they have gotten worse and worse.  Although this campground, Fernbrook, provides free access, in most places Tengo charges exorbitant fees for abysmal service.  Well we arrived Friday, and Tengo hasn't worked at all the entire time!  They say they will have to wait until Tuesday to address the problem.  We were quite frustrated to say the least.  Todd mentioned that he and Kelly were using their iPhones as hot spots and how well it worked.  We also remembered Karen was using her's as a hotspot as well.  I had a talk with AT&T, and although we would lose our grandfathered unlimited data plan, we signed up one of our phones to tether, and poof, instant, fast internet service!  For both computers simultaneously!  And the best part only $15 more per month.  We'll have to address weak service areas later, but for now we are VERY pleased!

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