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Best short term internet connection whilst I wait for BT

To cut a long story short. I have moved into a flat, BT are due to install the internet in approx 10 days. I need the internet for work and personal uses. I have been using my phone as a personal hotspot but have now got an alert from O2.

What is the best deal I can get for a quick fix, probably 5GB needed? May be 10GB?

O2 are very expensive (£14 per 2GB) and I really don't feel comfortable asking a neighbour for their hub password and internet access?

Is there a cost effective cheap and easy solution?

Thanks in advance.

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  • kremmen
    kremmen Posts: 751 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    EE sims available online which give 6gb with a £15 topup. I am sure there is more. You need to check your phone / mifi coverage.
    Last time I checked my speed ( I only have mobile Internet on my boat) it was running at 33mbps download and 14 mbps upload .

    Paul
  • themadhouse
    themadhouse Posts: 122 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 10 Posts
    Did a live chat with O2 who clearly contract the work overseas to people with extremely poor English making what should be a 30 second question, a 15 minute live chat session!!

    In short (after confirming my life history) O2 confirmed 2GB was the largest bolt on available, it took 14 minutes to 'verify' me and 1 minute answering the question.

    Rant over.

    In relation to EE, I think as its so short term another sim may be a long way around - unless I find a spare phone somewhere.....
  • glennstar
    glennstar Posts: 282 Forumite
    Fifth Anniversary 100 Posts
    Roughly where are you in the country. Mobile broadband is not the only alternative.
    The views expressed here are my own. I am not a Solicitor nor am I affiliated with any of the parties I mention. If you disagree with any of my comments please say in whatever way feels most natural to you. No one self improves in a bubble!
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