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A: Hi, I need broadband for my computer. B: No problem. Just plug the Ethernet cable into your computer, and you're good to go. A: That's a problem. My laptop has no Ethernet port, it's wireless only. B: Hmm. Well, we have some alternatives, if you'r

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