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How to get the internet access quickly?

I just rented a new house, and desperately need the internet access at home. As I tried to order a broadband from different companies, but the setup day cannot be within the next two weeks.

Is there a way to get the internet access quickly in the UK? (I am a newcomer)

I cannot stay without the internet access for two weeks. Beside the fact that my broadband contract will be two weeks behind my home contract.

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  • pappa_golf
    pappa_golf Posts: 8,895 Forumite
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    buy a internet dongle and use it for a few weeks , then sell/give/lease to someone else
    Save a Rachael

    buy a share in crapita
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,023 Forumite
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    The same way you posted this message? What internet are you using to post here?
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Two weeks is actually very fast-3/4 weeks is quite typical, especially in winter weather when resources are put more into fault finding. All line connections are done by BT Openreach, so trying different providers won't make any difference to the timescale.
    The only exception is Virgin Media, which uses it's own cable network, and might offer you a faster connection. However it's not available everywhere
    You'll just have to show some patience.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • Hi,

    have a word with your new neighbours, they might let you use theirs for a couple of weeks.
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