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metsrock69

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Is There such A Thing ?
« on: June 08, 2013, 06:27:52 am »
Is There Such A Thing As  A  Free   Internet Connection ?  I Pay  For Mine But Someone Told Me That Without Any Paid Company That There  Is A Free Offer For Internet If You Watch Ads.  ???

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2013, 08:14:50 am »
I highly doubt there's a company that offers internet if you watch ads in this current times. The reason I found this sketchy is because you won't believe the amount of ads you have to view to cover a basic $30 dollar for internet (unless of course they completely sold your internet footprint to marketing companies). Another reason is that the use of Ad block and the company would have to have to use several protocols to make sure you view them (which is to much resources, ain't nobody got time to invest in that)

All in all there is such a thing called "free" internet such as:

1.) Camp at your local hotspot that offers free wifi (like Mcdonals, Panera Bread, etc)
2.) Tether it to your phone. It uses your data usage and it's slower then the regular internet connection
3.) Scan the skies to see if your neighbors haven't set up a password in their routers. This however is illegal in some areas and also since it's unencrypted don't use sensitive transactions like online banking

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2013, 08:19:20 am »
never heard of it

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2013, 08:32:12 am »
'Hot Spots' are in many places, more showing up every day. These are 'free' to users, but they are paid for by the sponsors, like Barnes & Noble, McDonalds, etc. They are free but are also havens for hackers and data thieves, so be wary in using these and make sure your computer has adequate safeguards.

What I suspect you have seen touted is 'piggy-backing' on other peoples internet connections. There are software applications that will search for 'open networks' that anyone can use. These are usually the IP connections of people that have not bothered to 'secure' their own WiFi routers, thus all you have to do is be in close enough proximity to receive and send on that open signal. Again, it is obviously not a secure method of getting on the internet.

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2013, 08:50:22 am »
i doubt anything with a service is free

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2013, 08:55:21 am »
A better approach would be to find enough paying websites like Fusioncash to earn your Internet fees back, then it's basically free. While I am typing this I have some sweet classical music playing in the background from RadioLoyalty and running up my Fusioncash balance. So if I do the 15 cent paid to click, 2 cent email, post in the forum and listen for 30 minutes I earn 30 cents a day. Add in a few bonuses and it can help. Of course there are other ways online to boost that up enough to pay for my Cable Internet and have some left over to go play.

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2013, 09:27:15 am »
I've never heard of legitimate free Internet.  However, most public libraries have free computer and Internet.  They also provide wireless connectivity.

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2013, 11:29:24 am »
I've never heard of legitimate free Internet.  However, most public libraries have free computer and Internet.  They also provide wireless connectivity.

As long as you don't try using Fusioncash from there, that could get you terminated.

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2013, 11:43:42 am »
I have never heard of free internet. It is probably to good to be true!

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2013, 06:42:16 am »
whats the old saying you get what you pay for lots of sites promise something for free but turn out costing something.

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2013, 07:09:18 am »
I make money with the internet through that it does not cost me a cent the ad pay me every day its grate.

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2013, 02:17:04 pm »
NetZero used to be completely free; I tried it back in the day and it actually worked. Not sure how viable of an option it would be today due to its data limits, both it could be worth looking into.

You could always use a library's Internet for free for your daily routine.
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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2013, 04:11:12 pm »

      Do not pay for Internet Connection because Internet access is very expensive. It is the reason for which many companies are in business. All they want is your hard-earned money to profit from your business. Use your public and school libraries. Bring your laptop with you and use it at these locations. It is free access. Also, some McDonalds, Barnes and Noble Bookstores and Starbucks have free Internet access. I heard if you buy the new Super MagicJack to plug into electric outlets, then you will have free phone
service and Internet access.                                       

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2013, 05:43:59 pm »
Is There Such A Thing As  A  Free   Internet Connection ?  I Pay  For Mine But Someone Told Me That Without Any Paid Company That There  Is A Free Offer For Internet If You Watch Ads.  ???
Free means you may not even get it for free. Many things come into play. GOOD LUCK! :icon_rr:

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Re: Is There such A Thing ?
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2013, 06:08:08 pm »
I really doubt this offer is legitimate. I'd be careful of it!

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