<p>thumper - sorry I didn’t answer your question the first time. We have a pay as you go plan, basic flip phone. I don’t drive and I’m with my DH 98% of the time I’m out of the house. We rarely use our (communal) cell phone. DH has NO computer knowledge and has NO desire to learn. He writes basic emails, does little surfing. He is scared about using a smart phone.</p>
<p>So I think you are saying I can rely on wifi on laptop to get Internet access while traveling. I can use the data plan part of cell phone for access to Internet when wifi not available. I can also buy a hot spot for cell phone to connect to Internet. Can you get that for laptop? I can use voice or other programs to ‘write’ emails or texts. I’ve already found a few cool things. When I’m home, I’d use laptop with bigger monitor & keyboard. Sounds like a plan.</p>
<p>Now which service provider?</p>