Internet without a Landline

aardvaak

On another thread someone is saying to ditch landlines.

I was thinking how can I get broadband internet in my home without a landline?

Chino

If you're in central London, this might be one way:

https://www1.relish.net/

HappyMJ

By asking the neighbours for their wireless password maybe in exchange for some small payment. The neighbours would be allowing others to see the files on their laptop/computer so this is not recommended even for trusted neighbours.

You could tether your mobile to the computer and using the mobile 3G/4G connection.

If 4G is available in your area you can get a mini wi-fi hotspot and get some quite reasonable speeds.

Or get Virgin cable.

cookie365

HappyMJ wrote: »

By asking the neighbours for their wireless password maybe in exchange for some small payment. The neighbours would be allowing others to see the files on their laptop/computer so this is not recommended even for trusted neighbours.

Most routers these days allow you to set up a completely separate guest network.

enfield_freddy

HappyMJ wrote: »

By asking the neighbours for their wireless password maybe in exchange for some small payment. The neighbours would be allowing others to see the files on their laptop/computer so this is not recommended even for trusted neighbours.

You could tether your mobile to the computer and using the mobile 3G/4G connection.

If 4G is available in your area you can get a mini wi-fi hotspot and get some quite reasonable speeds.

Or get Virgin cable.

NO , only if they gave you the administrators pass word could they see your files , they would (without the password) , just be able to see public folders , ie: music/vids etc




virgin do a system of "packages" , if you decline the phone line , you loose the package discount , and will save about a £1

aardvaak

HappyMJ wrote: »

By asking the neighbours for their wireless password maybe in exchange for some small payment. The neighbours would be allowing others to see the files on their laptop/computer so this is not recommended even for trusted neighbours.

You could tether your mobile to the computer and using the mobile 3G/4G connection.

If 4G is available in your area you can get a mini wi-fi hotspot and get some quite reasonable speeds.

Or get Virgin cable.

But isn't using a mobile more expensive than having a landline?

enfield_freddy

not for basic calls , eg: 3 network 3p a minute , v talk talk with there connection charges etc , 20 mins on 3 = 60p , on a landline about £1.20

PeteDoff

I had no landline and no 3G/4G coverage indoors last winter. I put an internet dongle on a 20m boosted USB cable, stuck the dongle end in a waterproof bag (or 2) and hoisted it up the nearest tree, then plugged the other end into the computer. Sorted. (You may not need the up a tree bit!)

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aardvaak wrote: »

But isn't using a mobile more expensive than having a landline?

Depends how much data allowance you use.

For low data users, it can work out around the same, possibly even cheaper.

enfield_freddy

unless you are installing windows 10 , in which case more top-ups are needed

[Deleted User]

enfield_freddy wrote: »

not for basic calls , eg: 3 network 3p a minute

Or Virgin Big Talk.

For £10pm, you get unlimited land-line calls (01, 02, 03), 120 minutes of mobile to mobile calls, and you keep your £10 top-up, which doesn't expire.

Of course, the OP is asking about BB, not phone calls.