Metro PCS Review - Plans, Phones, Prepaid, Pros, and Cons [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Metro PCS Review - Plans, Phones, Prepaid, Pros, and Cons [aboutcomputer99.blogspot.com]

Question by asianetix: What is the easiest way to have two PCs linked to 1 internet connection? I want to link two PCs (for separate use) to 1 internet connection. I will use cables and not wireless. The connection comes straight from the wall (next to the TV outlet). Can I put a 'splitter' (small plug) in the wall outlet and connect 2 separate cables (one cable per PC)? How would the download speed be affected when both PC are linked to the internet? Thank you. Best answer for What is the easiest way to have two PCs linked to 1 internet connection?:

Answer by andrew5544
SIMPLE: Buy a Router. Trust me. Don't worry about the download speed, that will be fine, Uploading is when you will run into problems, but i doubt your uploading much... I.E. Hosting a website, files, or sending data to friends that are several GB large.

Answer by EVOX
buy a router... don't worry about the rest

Answer by rpcohen64
what type of internet connection do you have coming from the wall...cable? dsl? a regular phne jack for a modem...this info os needed to best direct a concise answer.

Answer by nick314
The easyest way to do this would to be to by a router. Simply hook this up between your cable modem and computers and it will work. If both computers are downloading a file at the same time, the download speed will be about half. When one is doing nothing, there really isn't a speed difference.

Answer by Ted B
The easiest way is to use a Router. You can't use the splitter to connect 2 pc's. It also better if the cable from the wall outlet run straight to your modem without any splitter in between. Download speed won't be a big factor on both pcs if they're connected by ethernet wire. It also depends on how fast your connection is but with a cable connection you probably won't notice it.

Answer by Alias Smith & Jones
You simply get a router from your cable company.

Answer by Adnan Sallam
Get router.

Answer by jcristallo
Through the router you will have some speed loss because you are sharing the net. As long as both are not trying to download multiple huge files should be OK. If both are gaming this should be fine too. The router will most likely keep up. 4-5 PCs would be a problem.

Answer by Aria
well I think there is no need to have an router for this an dI think the best way is that make these 2 PCs in a LAN (you just need 2 LAN card if your mother boards dont have them on board) and one of them as server just like a coffee net. and you can connect to internet with server PC and another one can be online too.

Answer by geek
You can get a hub works lake a port that allows you to connect various pc to he web. That wont cost you 20 bucks.

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Formerly known as General Wireless, Inc., Metro PCS Communication was founded in 1994 in Dallas, Texas with its founder Roger D. Lindquist, Chairman and CEO.

Prepaid Plans

Metro PCS Prepaid plans use a flat rate billing method with an offering of unlimited local calling plan for $ 30 as well as unlimited local and long distance plans for $ 35 to $ 50 per month.

The $ 30 per month that has unlimited local calling with no additional features. The $ 35 per month also has unlimited local and long distance calling, but no additional features. The $ 40 per month that has both unlimited local and long distance calling with enhanced voice mail, caller id, call waiting, three-way calling available. The $ 45 per month with unlimited local and long distance calling comes with an additional unlimited text, picture messaging, international text, enhanced voicemail, caller id, three-way calling, Mapquest, premium directory assistance, IM and internet access available. And lastly, the $ 50 per month that has everything above that includes Loopt and your personal Metro PCS email account as well as Pocket Express and Screen It.

Pros and Cons

Unlimited services for calls are very attractive packages for those who always use the phone for calls. Also, as no contract is required; subscribers can go pay month to month, even though the plan resembles a traditional cell phone plan. Additional fees apply for basic extras such as caller ID, call waiting and 3 way calling. Metro PCS Prepaid also has very limited coverage areas which may run up additional charges.

Features

Minutes

Metro PCS Prepaid offers unlimited airtime messages to its subscribers.

Data

The Metro PCS Prepaid plan offers mobile Web access for $ 5 per month with the $ 35 and $ 40 plans. It is not available on the $ 30 plan but is included in the $ 45 and $ 50 plans.

Text and Picture

Unlimited text messaging is available at a flat rate of $ 3 per month with the $ 35 plan; it is free with all other plans. Picture messaging is available for $ 5 a month with the $ 35 and $ 40 plans. It is free with the higher priced plans. Text messaging and picture messaging are not available with the most basic plan.

International

Metro PCS Prepaid offers much lower and affordable international long distance rates than most companies, starting at 6 cents per minute. Contact customer service to hear find out more regarding specific country pricing.

Calling Features

Voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, 3 way calling are all included in higher plans free of charge. Other plans require additional charges to access these features.

Long Distance

The nationwide long distance is absolutely free when subscribers purchase the long distance plans.

911

Yes

Payment Options

Metro PCS Prepaid has an auto-pay feature which allows for payment to be ma de automatically with a credit or debit card each month. Subscribers can also pay by check, cash, credit card or debit card at a retail location. They can also pay over the phone with credit or debit card. Pay by mail is another option.

Roaming Charges

Roaming outside of a subscriber's local service area is not included with your plan. Metro PCS Prepaid can offer the ability to roam with their TravelTalk program with an additional charge between 49 and 79 cents per minute, depending on location.

Activation Fee

There is no activation fee unless a new subscriber purchases a new phone and signs up for a service. But a $ 15 re-activation fee will apply to suspended accounts or returning subscribers.

Minute Expiration Rules

Metro PCS Prepaid has unlimited calling with all plans, so there are no minutes to purchase or expire.

Customer Service

Customer service is available via a toll free number and has an extensive customer help and support section on Metro PCS Prepaid customer service website.

Phones

Phones for Metro PCS Prepaid differ from one state to another. For more information, visit the website or call customer support.

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