Unlimited Mobile Internet Needed

Paul_01

JulietSoul wrote: »

Would I be able to use such a own created hotspot with three laptops?
Am considering getting an Orange Mifi/T-Mobile pointer device but their biggest data plan is 5GB...
However I know 3 don't have such good coverage in my area as T-Mobile/Orange.

Yes, subject to what the d/l speeds are and what you'll be doing on the 3 laptops.

Paul_01

crazyoldgoat wrote: »

Honestly, I didn;t know about the Three service but 5-10mb download sounds superb since my £15-25/month HOME contract with sky advertises at 20mb and gets around 1-1.2mb MAX. In this case, 3g is even cheaper than home broadband.. and I've found sky to be much better with speeds than Virgin (especially considering they lower speeds after you have downloaded a certain amount).

Taken just now.......



It's very stable too which was a pleasant surprise. In terms of usage I'm up to 10gb now and I'm not halfway through the month as yet.

JulietSoul

Paul_01 wrote: »

Yes, subject to what the d/l speeds are and what you'll be doing on the 3 laptops.

Thanks. That's interesting. If I go down to a 3 shop, is there any way they would lend me a sim, or if I bought the unlimited one plan, allow me to return it and get my money back in case there is not a good enough signal in my flat?
I'm a bit worried about losing 25 pounds if there isn't...

misiek404

JulietSoul wrote: »

Thanks. That's interesting. If I go down to a 3 shop, is there any way they would lend me a sim, or if I bought the unlimited one plan, allow me to return it and get my money back in case there is not a good enough signal in my flat?
I'm a bit worried about losing 25 pounds if there isn't...

Don't know if they lend you anything but you can always get a free pay as you go, top it up with 5 pounds and see how well it works

Paul_01

Yes, just get a PAYG sim and see what the reception is like. They also have an online coverage checker on their website.

MillicentBystander

pickoftheday wrote: »

Actually, there is a cheaper unlimited plan for £17.90, including tethering.

Is this the Ultimate Internet SIM 200 (1 month) at £12.90 plus £5/mth tethering add-on? TIA! 3 don't make it clear if unlimited tethering is allowed on this plan as they seem to imply the tethering allowance is just 2gb? I thought the only plan where u/l tethering is allowed is The One Plan?

pickoftheday

MillicentBystander wrote: »

Is this the Ultimate Internet SIM 200 (1 month) at £12.90 plus £5/mth tethering add-on? TIA! 3 don't make it clear if unlimited tethering is allowed on this plan as they seem to imply the tethering allowance is just 2gb? I thought the only plan where u/l tethering is allowed is The One Plan?

I doubt they put a limit on the amount you can tether, I think you just pay the £5 for the privilege.

Can you show me where they imply that there is a 2GB tethering limit?

Ta

JulietSoul

pickoftheday wrote: »

I doubt they put a limit on the amount you can tether, I think you just pay the £5 for the privilege.

Can you show me where they imply that there is a 2GB tethering limit?

Ta

I just called and asked and was told the 5 pound add on was only good for 1gb tethering. The only unlimited plan is the one plan. I think I am going to go for it, despite the coverage map saying otherwise, signal seems great here!

Paul_01

JulietSoul wrote: »

I just called and asked and was told the 5 pound add on was only good for 1gb tethering. The only unlimited plan is the one plan. I think I am going to go for it, despite the coverage map saying otherwise, signal seems great here!

Do let us know how you get on!

Paul_01

I'm starting to wonder if I need a fixed broadband line at all now.

Currently got my iPhone acting as a wireless hotspot with my Three account, connected currently to my desktop PC, my TV for iPlayer content etc and also to a laptop in another room.

I'm very impressed indeed.