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Old Mar 11th 2008, 12:01 pm
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Ok, here goes.

I want to be able to surf the internet whilst on holidaying in France.

We have a place in France but it does not have a telephone.

I want something that i can use when i am there alone. ie not tied into a massive annual contract

Can anyone give any suggestions. I have a mobile with O2 but looking at the mobile internet charges it looks like it may be expensive.

Any suggestions...is there any pay as you go mobile services with usb connections in france that can offer me a cheapish solution.

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Old Mar 11th 2008, 12:16 pm
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Originally Posted by toughspiders
Ok, here goes.

I want to be able to surf the internet whilst on holidaying in France.

We have a place in France but it does not have a telephone.

I want something that i can use when i am there alone. ie not tied into a massive annual contract

Can anyone give any suggestions. I have a mobile with O2 but looking at the mobile internet charges it looks like it may be expensive.

Any suggestions...is there any pay as you go mobile services with usb connections in france that can offer me a cheapish solution.

Cheers

Bex
If your phone is unlocked you could just get a Orange Pay or alternative supplier as you go card when you get here, Do you live somewhere with 3G coverage because you can get Pay as you Go 3G sim cards you will have to take something with you French address on it and ID to get a sim card.
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Old Mar 11th 2008, 1:15 pm
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Default Re: Techies! Want to use Laptop for Internet

Thanks.

Im not sure if i am unlocked will need to check with another sim. Im also not sure if in a 3G area. I presumed i am because i have briefly accessed the internet via my phone when we have been there previously...

However, if i wanted to use my laptop...would i not need a dongle/usb connection ??

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Old Mar 11th 2008, 3:38 pm
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Have a look at the thread about a dongle.
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Old Mar 11th 2008, 3:44 pm
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Or do a search on Google for internet hotspots in France and log on for free.
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