No internet for a day

By G
Philippines
October 27, 2024 11:36pm CST
It can be really challenging when there is no internet connection, especially since I depend on it for my work from home - it is my main source of income. Luckily, I managed to top up my phone with data, which allowed me to perform some essential online tasks. Plus, I downloaded a few movies to help pass the time and keep the boredom at bay. How do you deal when you find yourself without internet at home? Do you go out, or do you have other activities that keep you entertained?
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@rakski (119965)
• Philippines
28 Oct
internet is now part of the essential list we have. I have a power bank that can power my internet
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@rakski (119965)
• Philippines
28 Oct
@freelancermariagrace that is true, so it is important to find things to make it work
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@rakski (119965)
• Philippines
28 Oct
@Dreamerby that is so true
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• Philippines
28 Oct
In today's digital age, the internet has become essential to our daily lives. Nearly everything we do revolves around it.
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@AmbiePam (91680)
• United States
28 Oct
I tend to go to the old standby of reading. Not terribly exciting, but I always have something to read.
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• Philippines
28 Oct
That is great to hear! I also enjoy reading now and then, especially when I feel like mixing things up and expanding my vocabulary. What was the last book you read? Hehe
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@Dreamerby (3746)
• Calcutta, India
28 Oct
I read books online as well
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@Dreamerby (3746)
• Calcutta, India
28 Oct
@freelancermariagrace There's a free magazine called The Clarkesworld magazine. You can read it if yyou are into science fiction.
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@jstory07 (139308)
• Roseburg, Oregon
28 Oct
I either watch a DVD movie or read. I get lots of things to read from the free library.
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• Philippines
28 Oct
That is great that you have a library near you. There is none here. Hehehe
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@Dreamerby (3746)
• Calcutta, India
28 Oct
That's nice if you have a library nearby.
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@Dreamerby (3746)
• Calcutta, India
28 Oct
@freelancermariagrace Same problem. Thats why I resort to online magazines.
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28 Oct
that is a total botheration hardly online work can be done without internet
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28 Oct
@freelancermariagrace yes G I understand during the lockdown days whenever there was internet interruption work came to stand still
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• Philippines
28 Oct
It can really be frustrating when the internet goes down, especially since my online job gets disrupted. Hehehe.
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@florelway (23277)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Oct
I have my phone data when wifi is not working. It can really be boring if there is no internet especially after work and on weekends.
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• Philippines
28 Oct
I top up my phone when I have something really important to do online. Fortunately, I have developed a habit of downloading movies and TV series to keep myself entertained during times when I do not have internet access. I do not have cable TV at home, that is why.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
@florelway Same here. I seldom watch TV. I prefer to watch movies and TV series on Netflix.
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@florelway (23277)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Oct
@freelancermariagrace We also do. not have a cable TV and honestly it is seldom that I watch TV.
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@grenery8 (9227)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Oct
when is the main source of your income, that's so different and i am sorry. i usually do other activities, to forget about it or i surf on my phone. my phone is on another network than the one that my laptop is.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
Yes, when your job is online, it can be hard to get by without internet access. Do you enjoy playing games on your phone?
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• Philippines
29 Oct
@grenery8 I don't play video games as much now. I enjoy working online or watching a good movie or TV series.
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@grenery8 (9227)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
29 Oct
@freelancermariagrace i used to play one or two games but i deleted them. and you?
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@RebeccasFarm (89743)
• Arvada, Colorado
28 Oct
Oh no..I wish it would happen to me though..I am tired of online G.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
It's essential to take a break now and then, my friend. Spending too much time online can really wear you out. hugs
@jobelbojel (35283)
• Philippines
28 Oct
Glad that the mobile data is a savior for the day. When my internet connection is out, I connect to my brother's internet next door. It was intended to have a separate provider so that we have back up.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
Yes, that's right. It's excellent that budget-friendly data plans are available when the internet in my apartment is intermittent or unavailable. And I'm happy to hear you could reach out to your brother for internet connection.
@RasmaSandra (79209)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Oct
Luckily I have not been faced with this problem in a long time, If it would happen I would probably watch my videos.
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@RasmaSandra (79209)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Oct
• Philippines
29 Oct
That sounds great, and I truly hope it doesn’t come to that, especially if you enjoy doing online activities. Do you have a YouTube channel?
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• Bosnia And Herzegovina
28 Oct
similar situation happened a few days ago - so i decided to try and make a new meal and i read a book
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• Philippines
29 Oct
Haha! Without the internet, we can do other activities, like enjoying a good book. Have you finished it yet?
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
8h
@freelancermariagrace yup, it just leaves more time for other activities. and yes, i finished it. the one i posted about. now i started a new one
@MarieCoyle (36478)
29 Oct
If my home internet goes down, I still have my phone that will provide internet. If the WiFi is down for several hours, usually due to bad weather, i am ok for awhile, plus I keep a portable charger for the phone charged up I can use as well. But I do know it can be very annoying if you need it for work.
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• Philippines
29 Oct
I also use my phone for work and keep it topped up with data. It's always smart to carry a power bank with us, just in case there are any power interruptions.
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@MarieCoyle (36478)
30 Oct
@freelancermariagrace It is a good idea to have a back up, for sure.
• India
28 Oct
It will be tough to survive without internet connection. Apart from onlin earning , our souce of learning and entertainment is internet. I recollect one time while I was in hotel , they shut down all services for maintainence for a 12 hour period starting early morning. I too survived iwth mobile internt , however could not entertain more as I was without a powerbank then. I survuved the ordeal by sleeping and just working on different plans, engaging the brain on different things. However , we are glued to internet more than ever before . Well , interesting read of how you overcome th ordeal. Have a great day!
• Philippines
29 Oct
Yes, we are quite dependent on the internet these days since almost everything we do happens online. It's tough to imagine life without it, isn't it? Hehehe. Anyway, thank you for dropping by
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