I'm with BT broadband - how do I go wireless?

littlemissmoney

Hi

I've been with BT broadband for a few years and have an old style broadband modem that isn't wireless. I now want to go wireless. What's the best way to do this?

Will BT give me a wireless modem if I ask? Will this cost me anything and am I likely to have to sign a new contract? Or should I buy a wireless modem? If so, which one should I get?

I don't have a clue Please help me

Browntoa

you will probably have to sign up for a new contract , 12 or 18 month, but if you bluff them on cancellation you will get reduced monthly payments , if you are a sky or O2 customer then swap to them , get the wireless modem for free and pay less for your broadband

or seen this on ebay for £15 del (older hub but fine for wireless)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-BT-Wireless-Home-Hub-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ230349480645QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_Networking_SM?hash=item35a1e622c5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1690%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

this is the new hub they advertise

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BT-Home-Hub-2-0-new-and-sealed_W0QQitemZ290322598607QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Computing_NetworkingHubs_RL?hash=item4398934acf&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1690%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

littlemissmoney

Thanks. I really don't want to get into another contract as I might be moving soon. Hence the reason I'm stuck with expensive BT!

macman

You will also need a wireless adapter for your PC or laptop, unless you already have a wireless laptop.

littlemissmoney

macman wrote: »

You will also need a wireless adapter for your PC or laptop, unless you already have a wireless laptop.

I currently just have a pc. I'm thinking of getting a laptop, hence why I want the wireless. Thanks for pointing this out - I'll make sure any new laptop can cope with wireless.

macman

All new laptops come with wireless built in. But you can easily make your desktop PC wireless if needed, though not a lot of point if your router is nearby.