I have a kindle. I was able to connect to the internet on a plane. I also used it in Myrtle Beach when I visited my friend. I did my banking and got all my email. she doesn't like anyone using her computer. I download my books from Amazon. I like my kindle to read in bed because you can turn the light off in the room because of the light on the kindle. No monthly bill. I use my desk top computer at home to do the internet. I have a portable phone only for phone calls. Wifi is find for me.