internet access with a laptop
#1
internet access with a laptop
I know this has been covered but can anyone help?
We will be moving to Pt very soon and as we will be living in a caravan for 2-3 months we will have use of a laptop but my questions are. What is the best way to have internet access without the use of a wireless rooter?
Also Would we have to enter any contracts with vodafone for this short period of time?
Regards Mr T.
We will be moving to Pt very soon and as we will be living in a caravan for 2-3 months we will have use of a laptop but my questions are. What is the best way to have internet access without the use of a wireless rooter?
Also Would we have to enter any contracts with vodafone for this short period of time?
Regards Mr T.
#2
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 24,043
Re: internet access with a laptop
I know this has been covered but can anyone help?
We will be moving to Pt very soon and as we will be living in a caravan for 2-3 months we will have use of a laptop but my questions are. What is the best way to have internet access without the use of a wireless rooter?
Also Would we have to enter any contracts with vodafone for this short period of time?
Regards Mr T.
We will be moving to Pt very soon and as we will be living in a caravan for 2-3 months we will have use of a laptop but my questions are. What is the best way to have internet access without the use of a wireless rooter?
Also Would we have to enter any contracts with vodafone for this short period of time?
Regards Mr T.
I had a dongle when I moved house,until BB came to my village.
I had to do a year contract tho'
(It was Kangaru through Orange and the contract was a bastard to get out of )
#3
Re: internet access with a laptop
The best way would be to use a 3G internet 'dongle' (although I hate the word!). Vodafone offer the best deals in my opinion here, you can see them all at http://www.vodafone.pt/main/Particul...ndaLargaMovel/
As an example, I see one option here as €22,87 per month for unlimited traffic anywhere with a mobile phone signal, don't know if it's a contract tho
I hope this helps
As an example, I see one option here as €22,87 per month for unlimited traffic anywhere with a mobile phone signal, don't know if it's a contract tho
I hope this helps
#4
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Joined: Feb 2010
Location: just outside Bristol Somerset / Ansiao
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Re: internet access with a laptop
Hi,
vodafone do a pay as you go dongal. no contract. its easy. just go into any vodafone shop in pt.sorted.
vodafone do a pay as you go dongal. no contract. its easy. just go into any vodafone shop in pt.sorted.
#6
Re: internet access with a laptop
Hopeyou have survived the storms, I could always send him to clean up the storm damage
#7
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Re: internet access with a laptop
mrs T here , he is so stunned , he didn't even notice you called him a pikey. but as he is going to be a "pikey" he said he will tap on your door in a few weeks time and sell you some "dolly pegs"
Hopeyou have survived the storms, I could always send him to clean up the storm damage
Hopeyou have survived the storms, I could always send him to clean up the storm damage
#8
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Location: Vila do Bispo
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Re: internet access with a laptop
VDB has an free wifi hotspots as well as an internet area with free internet for one hour.
#9
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Location: Peniche Portugal
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Re: internet access with a laptop
Hi, yes Vodafone do offer a Pay as go service but you would need to purchase the dongle, have a look on this thread, it might interest you to do a short term contract???
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=656612
Good luck with move and enjoy! (i missed the pikey bit too, made me laugh, u r a one Cleri!)
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=656612
Good luck with move and enjoy! (i missed the pikey bit too, made me laugh, u r a one Cleri!)
#10
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Joined: Aug 2008
Location: Silves
Posts: 82
Re: internet access with a laptop
Hi guys
when we moved here we were concerned about our internet as we work online but we got a great dongle with TMN and my dad now has it for when he is travelling around in his rv.
the tmn service seems to be the best and you can buy one without a contract and then top it up as you need it. Plus you also get acess to the wifi hotspots with it.
kind regards
sam
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when we moved here we were concerned about our internet as we work online but we got a great dongle with TMN and my dad now has it for when he is travelling around in his rv.
the tmn service seems to be the best and you can buy one without a contract and then top it up as you need it. Plus you also get acess to the wifi hotspots with it.
kind regards
sam
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Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Praia da Luz
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Re: internet access with a laptop
Hi I have a Kangaru you can borrow if you like, cost €50 I'm hoping it still works... bought it when we moved over then got internet after a week, you just top it up like a mobile phone.
Worth a try maybe? Great excuse to meet for a drink anyway
Worth a try maybe? Great excuse to meet for a drink anyway