Moving to a flat for 6 months, need some standard internet connection, what to take?

peterpan567

Hi guys,
I need advice, just going to rent a flat, probably for 6 months only. I need some standard working wireless internet (I would avoid dongles). Not downloading too much, im fine with limited data. I dont want to get fixed for more than 6 months, pay more than 15 pounds per month.

If something knows about some suitable provider, let me know pls

FiFithepoodle

I had the same problem and ended up getting a Mifi.... I dont know if this classes as a dongle?

I got a monthly rolling contract for £15.99 a month.

I found it really good, and could connect to 5 wireless devices at the same time which was usefull (phone & comp etc)

*sorry forgot to put i had that with Three network

tripled

peterpan567 wrote: »

Hi guys,
I need advice, just going to rent a flat, probably for 6 months only. I need some standard working wireless internet (I would avoid dongles). Not downloading too much, im fine with limited data. I dont want to get fixed for more than 6 months, pay more than 15 pounds per month.

If something knows about some suitable provider, let me know pls

Getting home phone and broadband for 15 quid a month will be tough, and you would almost certainly be hit by cancellation fees after only 6 months. If a dongle will work it's your best option, T-Mobile is £15 per month on pay as you go. If it won't or you won't have one then I think you'll have to be prepared to shell out a bit more.

macman

You don't say if there is already a working landline in the property? Without that, no ADSL broadband is possible, and most require 12m contracts for line rental. Plenty of 30 day broadband deals, though it does cost more.

everett_psycho

Be offer their unlimited package on a 3 month contract. It's a lot more than £15 though, it's £25 plus £10 line rental. I think you'll struggle with fixed line for £15 as under 12 months you'll have to pay at least £10 a month for just a phone line before adding the internet price on top

rk0604

Please explain as in a 'dummies' fashion. I need to reduce my phone/broadband fee as am now unemployed. I pay £38 pm to SKY for phone and broadband. I need both. What can I do? Thank you, I am desperate.

macman

Break down your tariff and package. Are you out of minimum term? If so, have you asked sky to reduce the price. You appear to be paying a lot for your calls and broadband-around £23.

peterpan567

thanks for answer guys, i guess i will take that Tmobile dongle, or ask some neighbour to share his wifi. damn contracts.

peterpan567

and, how fast those dongle connections are? isnt it just standard 3g? Because I have 3g in phone and I can tether that connection to computer. so if the speed of dongle is meant to be the same,i dont need to buy the dongle then.

tripled

As long as you pick it up, you'll get 3G or HSDPA, same as your phone. Most phone companies don't like tethering, so make sure if you do that you're not going to be whacked with a big bill at the end of the month.

Mark_In_Hampshire

Dongles will typically outperform mobiles. I also think the service may operate slightly differently from a tech perspective at the cell though I don't know enough to be sure and would welcome any thoughts on that.

3G modems work best near or just outside a window, we have an antenna on the roof now, but used to have a dongle, indoors you'd struggle for 3Mbps but just outside and above the window rotated correctly it does 11Mbps. Reception quality is everything. In particular, Three use low frequencies which don't penetrate buildings quite so well as the other networks, that said, believe they have more cells, and it can perform very well.

Even if the phone (mine's a Samsung Galaxy which I think can do the highest HSPA+ speeds) is capable of same, it's harder to mount outside the window, and it's a pain if someone calls.