I pay £3.33 per month for unlimited data through T-Mobile.
I think tethering is against the T&C, but I have used it as a backup once or twice.
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Originally posted by VectraMan View PostWhy not go there and try it? You can share your connection from your Android phone via WiFi (you did buy an Android phone didn't you?).
I would think the latency of dial up would make it horrible for remote desktop.
Was only joking about the dial up! Would need a landline to use it anyway so may as well get broadband over it instead.
No, don't have an android phone yet (next one will probably be android), but if I understand the tethering ability right, you still need a data plan on the phone for internet access, which looking at my current provider works out about the same as getting a separate PAYG mobile broadband dongle anyway.
Are there any mobile phone companies offering good deals that include extensive or unlimited data plans in the normal monthly phone fee, and don't require you to sign up for 18 or 24 months?
Looks like Three offer a One Plan with 'all you can eat' data allowance. Comes with 2000 any network minutes, 5000 Three to Three minutes, 5000 texts, for £25/month with one month notice period if getting Sim Only.
Though how you find time to surf the internet when ploughing through all those minutes and texts is beyond me.Last edited by PAH; 20 February 2012, 12:39.
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Originally posted by PAH View PostDon't think Zen is an option as the exchange is BT Wholesale only. i.e. no one has yet paid to use the LLU ability, so anyone offering a service has to buy it off BT who must enforce certain minimums on cost and contract length.
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Originally posted by petergriffin View PostI'm curious, which network were you using in Germany? I hope not AOL!
I found some things like MSN video chat were blocked.
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Originally posted by doodab View PostI used to when I was in Germany, it worked well enough but like you say the limits were a bit low.
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Why not go there and try it? You can share your connection from your Android phone via WiFi (you did buy an Android phone didn't you?).
I would think the latency of dial up would make it horrible for remote desktop.
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Don't think Zen is an option as the exchange is BT Wholesale only. i.e. no one has yet paid to use the LLU ability, so anyone offering a service has to buy it off BT who must enforce certain minimums on cost and contract length.
I did however notice Zen offer a dial-up connection as a backup. Now that's a blast from the past. Are there still free dial-up internet providers around, or did they all die with Freeserve?
Not sure how modem speeds would cope with current internet page sizes and remote desktop. I'd have to switch off Flash and use an Ad blocker to have a chance.
As for mobile broadband, going to see if my brother's works at the new location. Some coverage maps suggest it should be ok. At least the providers offer the money back if they can't provide the service.
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My first question would be how fast would your mobile broadband be and do you even have a decent signal. There are places I've been where I can see the mast and the signal has been dire as its focused on the town or motorway near by.
Also give up on the idea of p2p downloads.
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Originally posted by PAH View PostAnyone using mobile broadband for their main internet access?
If so, how are you finding it in terms of reliability (when surfing for hours on end, as I'll need to do lengthy Windows Remote Desktop connections while working from home) and cost when compared to fixed line alternatives.
Moving to a new location soon and as the exchange only has BT, no competitors (LLU etc), they and their subsidiaries (Plusnet) are taking the piss by charging double or more for the line rental and broadband. All to do with Ofcom classing the exchange as Market 1 (I checked via SamKnows.com Exchange Search service). The price to pay for living in the countryside away from all the scum.
So where Plusnet offer line rental for £9.99 and basic broadband for £3 for first 12 months in their current special offer, at this particular exchange they want £30 a month. Then they estimate (accurate to within 1mpbs apparently) the speed will only be 7 or 8mbps. Then they say it'll take up to 3 weeks to flick a switch at the exchange. s
Also don't fancy being tied to a 12 month contract for the line rental as chances are I'll be moving again before then, so mobile broadband seems to make sense. I can also take it with me when visiting client sites and staying in hotels without decent internet access.
Not sure yet how much typical bandwidth I'd need a month for general surfing and lengthy Windows Remote Desktop connections (even if I avoid downloading anything over a few MB), but the typically measly inclusive allowances of between 1gb and 15gb month for up to £30/month makes me weary that it could get expensive if I'm relying on it solely for all my internet access needs.
Maybe the service will be more attractive when they go 4G.
Have a look at Zen for broadband, they aren't the cheapest but they offer a monthly rolling contract for broadband.
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Mobile broadband instead of fixed line?
Anyone using mobile broadband for their main internet access?
If so, how are you finding it in terms of reliability (when surfing for hours on end, as I'll need to do lengthy Windows Remote Desktop connections while working from home) and cost when compared to fixed line alternatives.
Moving to a new location soon and as the exchange only has BT, no competitors (LLU etc), they and their subsidiaries (Plusnet) are taking the piss by charging double or more for the line rental and broadband. All to do with Ofcom classing the exchange as Market 1 (I checked via SamKnows.com Exchange Search service). The price to pay for living in the countryside away from all the scum.
So where Plusnet offer line rental for £9.99 and basic broadband for £3 for first 12 months in their current special offer, at this particular exchange they want £30 a month. Then they estimate (accurate to within 1mpbs apparently) the speed will only be 7 or 8mbps. Then they say it'll take up to 3 weeks to flick a switch at the exchange. s
Also don't fancy being tied to a 12 month contract for the line rental as chances are I'll be moving again before then, so mobile broadband seems to make sense. I can also take it with me when visiting client sites and staying in hotels without decent internet access.
Not sure yet how much typical bandwidth I'd need a month for general surfing and lengthy Windows Remote Desktop connections (even if I avoid downloading anything over a few MB), but the typically measly inclusive allowances of between 1gb and 15gb month for up to £30/month makes me weary that it could get expensive if I'm relying on it solely for all my internet access needs.
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