[SOLVED] Getting WiFi in my apartment

[Beckvjanelle]

Hello,

I recently moved into a new place and do not have internet. There is a coax cord that has a label DirectTV. Can I use this for a router or modem?

If not is there a way to get WiFi without a year contract (my lease is month to month)?

 

[RealBeast]

Hello,

I recently moved into a new place and do not have internet. There is a coax cord that has a label DirectTV. Can I use this for a router or modem?

If not is there a way to get WiFi without a year contract (my lease is month to month)?

DirectTV no longer has satellite Internet.
Does your apartment have a phone line that can get DSL?
Or a cable that can get cable modem instead of DTV?
Whether you can get month to month Internet depends on your local providers.

 

[Beckvjanelle]

DirectTV no longer has satellite Internet.
Does your apartment have a phone line that can get DSL?
Or a cable that can get cable modem instead of DTV?
Whether you can get month to month Internet depends on your local providers.

There is no other cord or outlet in the apartment. Does a provider have to come out?

 

[RealBeast]

There is no other cord or outlet in the apartment. Does a provider have to come out?

First you need to look at an Internet search or phone directory for ISPs that serve your area and discuss their available plans, including the no contract (month to month) cost, speed, and data caps. Then have the best one come out. Usually in apartments DSL is more readily available as it uses the phone line.

You could also ask the apartment management what most people use there.

 

[kanewolf]

Definitely ask apartment management. They are the "experts" on that property. They will know what your options are.