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.
Maybe the service will be more attractive when they go 4G.
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.
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