Getting online for first time

kuepper

A pensioner friend wants to get online for 1st time. He has no landline though there's been one in the flat in the past. I was thinking of recommending him a laptop with a dongle (though not sure about costs )or a tablet (but not sure how these work without a landline). Any suggestions for a solution?

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Might want to "experiment" first at the local library. If the friend enjoys the experience and will benefit, he can then progress to a home connection.

teddysmum

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

Might want to "experiment" first at the local library. If the friend enjoys the experience and will benefit, he can then progress to a home connection.

I thought of that, too, especially as some libraries run free courses on how to use the internet.

macman

A tablet will also require a 3G connection, unless you pay the extra for a 3G tablet.
If his interest is in doubt, better to get a 3G PAYG service than a landline, as many line rental contracts are 12m minimum term.

NiftyDigits

Laptops available from under £170. MiFi unit from £30. So can be up and running with Internet for £200 in total.

macman

But there will be the cost of data on top of that, maybe £10 per month.

NiftyDigits

macman wrote: »

But there will be the cost of data on top of that, maybe £10 per month.

With an EE PAYG data SIM, perhaps £5. Though I was just giving an idea of the initial cost of the equipment and the first month of Internet (2GB).

macman

I quite agree, try him on PAYG first before signing him up to any longer term committment.

NiftyDigits

For a oversized Tablet, there is the 21.5" screen of the ACER DA220HQL for £169.98 Can double as a monitor too.