Do I really need a landline to get broadband?

plod2

Basically I want to get broadband but I never plan to use my landline. I phoned o2 and they're telling me I need a landline and that will double the price. Is there a way to get broadband without a landline? And if not are there any landline providers that dont charge monthly and just charge per call as I'll never use it?

ianders

Virgin media do cable broadband via fibre-to-the-cabinet then a coaxial cable that comes into the house. You can get this without a phoneline.

Most if not all others are ADSL broadband which require a phoneline.


Edit - for many, mobile broadband is also a feasible solution.

bod1467

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4156699

Otherwise as per ianders.

macman

How do you expect the local network to be maintained for your broadband signal if you only want to pay for your landline when making calls? It wouldn't be a very viable business model.
If you want ADSL broadband then you need an active landline-and that requires you to pay line rental.
VM cable or a wireless dongle are the only viable alternatives.