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Can I get broadband without having a phone line?

Hi

I dont have cable in my area and dont want the expense of a landline but want broadband.

What are my options (cheaper the better of course!)

Im sure this has been covered here before but I cant find it so sorry!!
ee bye gum

Comments

  • Poser
    Poser Posts: 154 Forumite
    are you sure you don't have cable provider in your area? as most of the country do , if the answer is still no , then youre out of luck as all other companies like aol, bulldog etc go through a BTline
  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,986 Forumite
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    i dont have cable and never will have, very rural area. your only option other than bt is sat-alight. nothing do do with sky. i looked in to this once but its about £350 a month!!! so bt it is!
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    david29dpo wrote:
    i dont have cable and never will have, very rural area. your only option other than bt is sat-alight. nothing do do with sky. i looked in to this once but its about £350 a month!!! so bt it is!

    Nah! see here

    :rolleyes:
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,986 Forumite
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    one way yes. have you seen the prices for two way?
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