Accessing the internet anywhereon a Macbook???

I'm thining of purchasing a Apple MacBook MC207LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop I would like to be able to access the internet to browse, play live365, xmradio, etc... I would like to be able to do this anywhere (in the city). Is this possible or do I need to be in an internet or wi-fi network? Im thining this because i saw where Cricket offers you wireless internet on your pc anywhere you go.

The service will probably come with some hardware. If that hardware is in the form of a PCMCIA card (also called PCCARD), then the standard MacBook cannot use it, since it does not have a PCMCIA slot.
Other services use a dongle that connects to the USB port. If the provider says it supports Macs, then you're good to go.
Do note that you really need 3G speed. Service very much depends on the city you live in. Check the coverage maps of the provider. Also note that a lot of 3G networks have been suffering in recent times.

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Virusbarrier, net nanny or a faulty Airport card. In warranty it is covered; out of warranty:70.55 plus $39 to have Apple officially loosen the screws.I have a late 2011 MacBook Pro, can't speak for older models.
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SUCCESS!!!!!
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Go step by step and test.
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Restart the computer.
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a friend of mine has two macs, a mac pro and a macbook pro.
he wants to access the internet on both computers, (wired DSL)
if he uses his dlink router, the connection is much slower than if he plugs the internet directly into the macpro.
is there a way his macbook pro can plug into the macpro, with its two ethernet jacks, so the portable can access the internet?
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At my old workplace I had a G5 with two ethernet cards, a network switch, and a few other computers wired through it. I'm almost positive that I was able to share my connection in the manner that you described. I think that it didn't work right away for me, either, and I had to do some tinkering, but it worked.
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Hey DM,
Is the Wireless(WL) router signal coming through the wired-router?
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http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/Troubleshooting-A-Weak-Wi-Fi-Sig nal.htm
How to Fix a Poor Wi-Fi Signal on Your iPad
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-A-Poor-Wi-Fi-Signal-O n-Your-iPad.htm
iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
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http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm
iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
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iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
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Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
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Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

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It seems the Airbook assigns a dummy IP address so somehow it doesn't reach and receive an IP from the Express. I deleted the previous Express setting restarted the Air connected again, restarted the modem, restarted the Express nothing....
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