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Temporary Internet Connection

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17lbp
17lbp Posts: 192 Forumite
in Broadband & internet access
I've just moved house and due to talk talk incompetence I could be without a broadband connection for up to a month.
I'm looking at various ways around this now as I could really do with getting online as there is only so much you can do with an iPhone.
I came across this http://shop.orange.co.uk/mobile-broadband/mobile-wifi/ can anyone confirm if this would get me online temporarily and be able to connect my wifi devices? Or if anyone can suggest anything else that I can get online with - I really need to be able to connect a few devices, 1 being an iPad hence has to be wireless connection. I also don't want to be tied into any new contracts, just looking for something payg or 30 days to cover me until I get my broadband connection.
Many thanks
Massive thanks to all who contribute on the MSE forums, especially on grabbit and competition boards
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  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    Yes, this option; £17.50 for 2GB
    (30 days) £10 Huawei WiFi E5332

    purchased via Quidco and cancelling the contract on the same day that the contract begins, represents the best value.

    Do Orange have a good 3G signal in your home? Will 2GB be enough?
  • Buzby
    Buzby Posts: 8,275 Forumite
    Pretty dear to be honest.

    Check out 3UK as their PAYG mobile BB (as a dongle or MiFi) is considerably cheaper per GB.
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    Buzby wrote: »
    Pretty dear to be honest.

    Check out 3UK as their PAYG mobile BB (as a dongle or MiFi) is considerably cheaper per GB.

    Don't write nonsense. Illustrate your claim with a link or example, at the least.

    As you couldn't be bothered.... :) their best deal £29.99 for the MiFi and £15.99 for the 5GB one month contract.

    An outlay of £45.98 for 5GB whether she needs them or not. Cashback looks to be £25 if it tracks and pays out. So £20.98 if she utilises the 5GB allowance.

    Orange £10 for the MiFi and £17.50 for the one month contract. So an outlay of £27.50. Cashback is £10. So £17.50 in total. Less than £1 to unlock via eBay. So £18.49 for an unlocked MiFi and 2GB of data....if all goes to plan. ;)

    Best to illustrate what you mean I think.
  • 17lbp
    17lbp Posts: 192 Forumite
    Many thanks for the replies. Think I'm going to go for the orange one as my mobile is orange hence know I'll get 3G signal here.
    Thanks again guys.
    Massive thanks to all who contribute on the MSE forums, especially on grabbit and competition boards
  • dazzaofdagenham
    dazzaofdagenham Posts: 1,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    If you only need one of these devices for a month or so why not look on ebay or PAYG options...no need to sign up for a contract
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    dazzaofdagenham wrote: »
    If you only need one of these devices for a month or so why not look on ebay or PAYG options...no need to sign up for a contract

    Much more expensive. What are you thinking?
  • dazzaofdagenham
    dazzaofdagenham Posts: 1,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    The idea is the OP only wants access whilst the home broadband situation is sorted out..

    It is perfectly reasonable to purchase a PAYG option and use that for multiple devices and then if necessary sell the device afterwards
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    dazzaofdagenham wrote: »
    The idea is the OP only wants access whilst the home broadband situation is sorted out..

    It is perfectly reasonable to purchase a PAYG option and use that for multiple devices and then if necessary sell the device afterwards

    We know the idea. Your solution is poor. You can't even be bothered to look for which UK networks sell 4G MiFi for your own usage, so you ask others, but yet you are on this thread giving (poor) advice??
  • dazzaofdagenham
    dazzaofdagenham Posts: 1,517 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Unless I'm mistaken PAYG on 4G mi.fi doesn't exist yet
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    dazzaofdagenham wrote: »
    Unless I'm mistaken PAYG on 4G mi.fi doesn't exist yet

    Is that relevant here?
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