New flat, internet access questions?

jaytee28

Hi

I am about to move into new accommodation at very short notice (cirumstances beyond my control) and want to have internet access there, I have a few questions.

I don't want a landline phone, just internet access. I also don't want to enter into a contract that I couldn't cancel beyond a months notice.

I have done some research into PAYG web, mostly it seems to come from Mobile phone operators. It seems a reasonable option, however are there cheaper options?.

Also (and maybe more importantly) I have a desktop rather than a laptop. Do the "dongle deals" work equally with desktops?.

Any advice appreciated.


Regards

John

Browntoa

the dongle deals work fine on a desktop or a laptop

don't think there is a cheaper option available fothe criteria you need

wild666

if you have a smart phone then you could set that up as the modem with an unlimited internet plan for £15 per month on PAYG you then have internet on the go and in the house. you just have to tether the phone to the PC while using it that way I did it for months until I got fixed line BB.

Timalay

Plusnet do rolling monthly contract on their phone aswell as their broadband.

OldGreyFox

Timalay wrote: »

Plusnet do rolling monthly contract on their phone aswell as their broadband.

"What's the minimum contract period and will it affect my Broadband service?

Our packages have a minimum 1 month contract. Signing up for a special offer or package may mean a longer term."


http://www.plus.net/support/phone/home_phone/phone_faq.shtml#contract


Not that the OP wants a landline service.:D

macman

Problem with any ADSL service is that you need a landline, and in almost every case that is a 12m line rental contract, AFAIK the Post Office is the only exception.
You will of course pay more for a short term contract, plus the initlal line connection charge.
Mobile broadband is rarely an adequate substitute for ADSL, but may be suited to your circumstances-but first of all you need to establish that a 3G signal is actually available in the property, and from which network(s). That alone will detrmine your choice of network.

jaytee28

Thank you all for your replies, much appreciated