Possible have the internet without the phone line?

SkipClick

Possible have the internet without the phone line? if so how would you come be this. Thanks. :rolleyes:

superscaper

If you mean without the standard BT line then yes, you can get cable broadband but it's depending on availability in your area. Or even satellite internet connection.

DeadHead_4

you could also get a wireless network card and try to tap into unsecure wireless networks from your neighbours. i know a few people who get free internet access this way!

TheFlyingGerbil

You can use a datacard which uses the mobile phone network to connect to the internet, but I imagine this would be quite expensive.

Joe

clint1974

NTL or telewest

DuncanMiller

some areas have their exchanges updated for wireless network capabilities - i imagine this would end up dearer than getting a phone line though.

check https://www.samknows.com/broadband to see what is available in your area.

As others have said though - cable or wireless hitchhiking are your only other options.

TNG

check out "now broadband" to see if that's available in your area. Sounds like what you're after

superscaper

DeadHead wrote:

you could also get a wireless network card and try to tap into unsecure wireless networks from your neighbours. i know a few people who get free internet access this way!

Don't think this forum is intended for recommending illegal suggestions.

Little_John

It is possible to get a phoneline installed that cant be used for incoming or outgoing calls it can then be used for an ADSL connection. It is usually a business connection that this is an option for and the ISP provides the line as part of the monthly ISB charge.

using someone elses connection via wireless is illegal so dont even go down that route.

keithsav

TNG wrote:

check out "now broadband" to see if that's available in your area. Sounds like what you're after

This is the website :-

http://www.mynow.co.uk/

HTH,

Keith

Fifer

Little_John wrote:

using someone elses connection via wireless is illegal so dont even go down that route.

Using someone elses connection via wireless without permission is illegal. However, if an obliging neighbour was willing to share the connection and costs, that would be an entirely different matter.