broadband without BT line

Rimmer

hello

we're looking to change providers but don't have a BT line. installation of it would cost £125. we only really want internet, don't desperately need a phone line (though would be happy to have one) and don't need tv as we have a digibox.

can anyone name providers that don't use a BT line? thanks

GoodRiddance

BT are doing a half price connection offer at the moment so £62.50. Might be the best option if you want broadband.

Otherwise you could get 3G card (if signal available in your area) or wireless broadband like this http://www.kijoma.com , http://www.airzonebroadband.co.uk/or http://www.w20.net/ but whether there is a provider in your area is another question. The speeds arent as fast as using a landline though.

Smirch_This

I'm moving to 3G. BT are bloody useless these days.

Rimmer

thanks for this. how do you know about the half price connection? can't find it on website

QQuaver

http://www.serviceview.bt.com/list/public/current/FrameworkImpl10126/2-FrameworkImpl133605.htm

normanmark

Virgin Media (Cable) if its in your area

Rimmer

haha i've left virgin cos they're so SH*TE!!!

normanmark

Well you're stuck then. You'll need a provider to install a copper line for you if you want to use an ADSL provider. BT arent the only ones that do this, theres plenty of other providers that do, Phone Co-Op, Madasafish, Plusnet. Google them terms & there will be more info on their sites.

Apart from BT's half price connection (on condition of 18 month contract), you're looking around £110 at the very least for a connection cost.

littlel_3

Rimmer wrote: »

haha i've left virgin cos they're so SH*TE!!!

I would agree, at the moment Virgin are very rubbish, I would not recommend, am looking to change from them myself and I have only been with them 5 months.