Money Moral Dilemma: Is it cheeky to ask to 'rent' my neighbour's Wi-Fi?

It wouldn't be the first thing I'd say after introducing myself - not a good way to start off good neighbour relationships! However, it's not a bad idea- you just need to be tactful, so they don't feel like you're trying to take advantage of them. It really depends if they're older and they might have capped usage, it's not fair to take it - even if paying, if you'll be a heavy user. Also, I don't know what security risks you'd be opening yourself up to. Would it be easier to get a dongle for a month, or use BT Wifi?

As usual there is very little information given here.

Have you not got a smartphone with access to the internet that you can use?

Or do you need to use a laptop or something for work and that's why you need to go round to your neighbours and use theirs?

Either way, I think it could be opening up a can of worms.

Your internet useage is private - surely you don't want to give access to someone else?

I know I wouldn't trust a complete stranger, who had just moved in next door, to come into my house and use my internet whenever they wanted to.

You can buy internet useage from Curry's or equivalent - do that until you get yours connected.

I think I'd ask someone who was already a friend or allow a friend. However, someone whom you only just met it could be risky, both ways, as well as rather cheeky.

Surely a dongle would be the best solution.

I don't see why not. I suppose as long as you are sensible about it and do something that would get your neighbour in trouble, I don't see the harm in asking. Is it really any cheekier than having a friend pop over and asking for the WiFi password?