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Looking for Internet

I 17, living by myself.

I cannot get a contract.. or can I? Is there any providers that are relaxed about it all?

What I mean is I have the money to pay from my debit card/direct debit/visa card..

But many providers do a credit check..

I guess pay as you go mobile broadband is an option..

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  • dylanuk
    dylanuk Posts: 516 Forumite
    Are you only interested in mobile broadband, or are you looking at fixed line (e.g. telephone line rental) broadband as well?

    In the case of mobile broadband - all contracts (pay monthly) will require a credit check as it works just the same as a mobile phone contract. You can get PAYG mobile broadband though without a credit check.

    For fixed line broadband - you should be able to get line rental and broadband without a credit check, your best bet would be to go to BT who are regulated to provide a telephone service to everyone (they may restrict your telephone usage to a maximum amount of calls per month though for example - but this wouldn't affect your broadband). Once you have this you should then be able to get broadband from whoever you want - some providers, mostly those also providing a home phone call service may credit check you - but any standalone broadband should be without a credit check.
  • You can get prepaid mobile broadband dongles from 3 network: there is no need for contracts or to give them any information.
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