Internet options?
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Internet options?
Loking for a quick-fix interim solution here, preferably one that can be bought in advance so that it works the minute I set foot on British soil!
In Aus I have a USB widget that works on a pay as you go basis with a SIM card in it. Doesn't need a wireless set up in the property its used in, works anywhere that has Telstra reception or can pick up other providers by roaming.
Is there anything similar in the UK now? Preferably something I can buy over the net, or get a friend to buy for me and post to me so that I have instant access when I get to the UK?!! Cost wouldn't be the major concern in the short-term, easy access to email etc would be essential for jobhunting and stuff like that.
In Aus I have a USB widget that works on a pay as you go basis with a SIM card in it. Doesn't need a wireless set up in the property its used in, works anywhere that has Telstra reception or can pick up other providers by roaming.
Is there anything similar in the UK now? Preferably something I can buy over the net, or get a friend to buy for me and post to me so that I have instant access when I get to the UK?!! Cost wouldn't be the major concern in the short-term, easy access to email etc would be essential for jobhunting and stuff like that.
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Re: Internet options?
They seem to call it "mobile broadband" in the UK.
Here us one from Carphone Warehouse:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/bro...EM-TMOBU-WEB10
And this one claims to be the independent guide to the best deals for pay-as-you-go mobile broadband dongles:
http://mobile.broadbandgenie.co.uk/3.../pay-as-you-go
Here us one from Carphone Warehouse:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/bro...EM-TMOBU-WEB10
And this one claims to be the independent guide to the best deals for pay-as-you-go mobile broadband dongles:
http://mobile.broadbandgenie.co.uk/3.../pay-as-you-go
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Re: Internet options?
Loking for a quick-fix interim solution here, preferably one that can be bought in advance so that it works the minute I set foot on British soil!
In Aus I have a USB widget that works on a pay as you go basis with a SIM card in it. Doesn't need a wireless set up in the property its used in, works anywhere that has Telstra reception or can pick up other providers by roaming.
Is there anything similar in the UK now? Preferably something I can buy over the net, or get a friend to buy for me and post to me so that I have instant access when I get to the UK?!! Cost wouldn't be the major concern in the short-term, easy access to email etc would be essential for jobhunting and stuff like that.
In Aus I have a USB widget that works on a pay as you go basis with a SIM card in it. Doesn't need a wireless set up in the property its used in, works anywhere that has Telstra reception or can pick up other providers by roaming.
Is there anything similar in the UK now? Preferably something I can buy over the net, or get a friend to buy for me and post to me so that I have instant access when I get to the UK?!! Cost wouldn't be the major concern in the short-term, easy access to email etc would be essential for jobhunting and stuff like that.
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Re: Internet options?
I already have a UK Orange SIM card for my phone, so could be a good move if they do combined deals.
Originally Posted by ozhappy981
They seem to call it "mobile broadband" in the UK.
Here us one from Carphone Warehouse:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/bro...EM-TMOBU-WEB10
And this one claims to be the independent guide to the best deals for pay-as-you-go mobile broadband dongles:
http://mobile.broadbandgenie.co.uk/3.../pay-as-you-go
Here us one from Carphone Warehouse:
http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/bro...EM-TMOBU-WEB10
And this one claims to be the independent guide to the best deals for pay-as-you-go mobile broadband dongles:
http://mobile.broadbandgenie.co.uk/3.../pay-as-you-go
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Re: Internet options?
every company makes a dongle I have one with vodaphone it's only about £15 a month but you can buy just one gig at a time not sure on the price but it is the same system as you are using now.
They come with a simcard and not sure if your phone sim will work though
They come with a simcard and not sure if your phone sim will work though
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Cab't put my SIM card in it, I need that in my phone!! I would be looking to get one with a SIM card that I can use as PAYG and preferable top-up online. No good going to one with a contract as I want to get it set up and running ready to use when I get to the UK. Need good coverage, certainly across southern England, but the wider the coverage of the whole UK the better
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Re: Internet options?
Cab't put my SIM card in it, I need that in my phone!! I would be looking to get one with a SIM card that I can use as PAYG and preferable top-up online. No good going to one with a contract as I want to get it set up and running ready to use when I get to the UK. Need good coverage, certainly across southern England, but the wider the coverage of the whole UK the better
http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=MB_0012
By the way I have no connection with Vodafone.
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You could try Vodafone PAYG.
http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=MB_0012
By the way I have no connection with Vodafone.
http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatc...pageID=MB_0012
By the way I have no connection with Vodafone.
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I have a Vodaphone one. It works fine for basic internet. Just plugs into the USB port on the computer.
You have to top up with 15 pounds at a time, but that 15 lasts a long time for e-mail and some browsing. It's not every month.
It's brilliant, actually. Much better than hunting down internet cafes.
Bev
You have to top up with 15 pounds at a time, but that 15 lasts a long time for e-mail and some browsing. It's not every month.
It's brilliant, actually. Much better than hunting down internet cafes.
Bev
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They're all about the same in cost tbh, just watch out for max limits, the lowest payg rates usually cap at 2GB, but that should be more than enough.
My sister uses O2 because she got the USB dongle free with her phone.
http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/o2mobileb...nd/tab/1_month
Gets cheaper the more you pay up front...but there's usually discount codes you can find online via google.
Check the airport your flying into, might be able to pick it up duty free when you land if getting it sent out to you is going to cost much...I've no idea what shipping rates are to Oz, but if it's anything like the US, just something to think about.
My sister uses O2 because she got the USB dongle free with her phone.
http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/o2mobileb...nd/tab/1_month
Gets cheaper the more you pay up front...but there's usually discount codes you can find online via google.
Check the airport your flying into, might be able to pick it up duty free when you land if getting it sent out to you is going to cost much...I've no idea what shipping rates are to Oz, but if it's anything like the US, just something to think about.
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They're all about the same in cost tbh, just watch out for max limits, the lowest payg rates usually cap at 2GB, but that should be more than enough.
My sister uses O2 because she got the USB dongle free with her phone.
http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/o2mobileb...nd/tab/1_month
Gets cheaper the more you pay up front...but there's usually discount codes you can find online via google.
Check the airport your flying into, might be able to pick it up duty free when you land if getting it sent out to you is going to cost much...I've no idea what shipping rates are to Oz, but if it's anything like the US, just something to think about.
My sister uses O2 because she got the USB dongle free with her phone.
http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/o2mobileb...nd/tab/1_month
Gets cheaper the more you pay up front...but there's usually discount codes you can find online via google.
Check the airport your flying into, might be able to pick it up duty free when you land if getting it sent out to you is going to cost much...I've no idea what shipping rates are to Oz, but if it's anything like the US, just something to think about.
Hadn't thought of the airport option, that's a good thought, specially as I use Heathrow
Cheers Bob
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Re: Internet options?
I have a Vodaphone one. It works fine for basic internet. Just plugs into the USB port on the computer.
You have to top up with 15 pounds at a time, but that 15 lasts a long time for e-mail and some browsing. It's not every month.
It's brilliant, actually. Much better than hunting down internet cafes.
Bev
You have to top up with 15 pounds at a time, but that 15 lasts a long time for e-mail and some browsing. It's not every month.
It's brilliant, actually. Much better than hunting down internet cafes.
Bev
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Details of the one we went with are below:
(ZTE MF636 USB Modem), on a 24 month Business Everywhere Unlimited Plan (£15/month)
... think it's on p. 9 of the catalog.
As per previous comment, I have no commercial interest in any particular company (in fact I am usually pretty clueless about this sort of stuff)
Good luck - all the little things seem to take forever when you move back and it can seem like a challenge every day which is why BE comes in useful!)
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I have attached the catalog for the one we got - it's for businesses, but presumably you might be able to use information in this catalog to find the equivalent for personal use ... sorry, not sure if you are looking for a contract one or a PAYG ...
Details of the one we went with are below:
(ZTE MF636 USB Modem), on a 24 month Business Everywhere Unlimited Plan (£15/month)
... think it's on p. 9 of the catalog.
As per previous comment, I have no commercial interest in any particular company (in fact I am usually pretty clueless about this sort of stuff)
Good luck - all the little things seem to take forever when you move back and it can seem like a challenge every day which is why BE comes in useful!)
Details of the one we went with are below:
(ZTE MF636 USB Modem), on a 24 month Business Everywhere Unlimited Plan (£15/month)
... think it's on p. 9 of the catalog.
As per previous comment, I have no commercial interest in any particular company (in fact I am usually pretty clueless about this sort of stuff)
Good luck - all the little things seem to take forever when you move back and it can seem like a challenge every day which is why BE comes in useful!)
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Re: Internet options?
Pol have I missed something here sweetie? Are you moving back for good or just a holiday? If it's for good....wahoooooo....but I'm sorry for the circumstances that you may be going through to do this. If it's for a holiday....enjoy!!!