The Virtual Pub
Come Inside... => The Computer Room => Topic started by: GROWLER on September 03, 2010, 10:56:06 PM
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What would I need for internet connection with no landline, or isn't it possible?
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A mobile broadband:
this sort of thing (http://www.mobilephone-deal.com/dongle/pay-as-you-go/)
We use Vodafone at work. I borrowed one when I was in hospital. Works fine.
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I am in a hotel and using a 1G Vodaphone dongle, cost £25 from Maplin £15 of which was top up. It works great. Last time I was in a hotel for 2 days it cost about £2 but the hotel would have charged £30 for 2 days. No monthly fee, no contract but you do have to access it once every 6 months or your lose your credit.
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A mobile broadband:
this sort of thing (http://www.mobilephone-deal.com/dongle/pay-as-you-go/)
We use Vodafone at work. I borrowed one when I was in hospital. Works fine.
So. Mobile phone then?
Bit small and fiddly though, and isn't reading the screen difficult being so small?
Can't a full size computer or lap top be rigged up somehow, presumably through the mobile phone?
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They plug in to the laptop/computer via a USB port.
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P'raps I should go into 'puters are us' and ask to be shown suitable stuff and face to face explantaions as to how it all works.
All new to me this stuff.
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They plug in to the laptop/computer via a USB port.
So all I'd need is a signal for the mobby?
Is this 'dial up speed' only then I presume?
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I found mine to be faster than dial up but not as fast as my landline. If you can get a mobile signal it will work.
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I got LL one for when she was in the UK...
the speed will depend on the signal quality where you use it... in Epsom we get a 3G signal and the speed is very good...
I think Vodafone have changed their T's & C's now tho - you have to use the credit within a month or you lose it... so it has been costing LL £15 (the minimum) per month...
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I got LL one for when she was in the UK...
the speed will depend on the signal quality where you use it... in Epsom we get a 3G signal and the speed is very good...
I think Vodafone have changed their T's & C's now tho - you have to use the credit within a month or you lose it... so it has been costing LL £15 (the minimum) per month...
I am using a 1G one, which credit is supposed to last 6 months, the 3G which works better abroad only stays current for 1 month. (Abroad though you attract the roaming fees and was more expensive.)
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I got LL one for when she was in the UK...
the speed will depend on the signal quality where you use it... in Epsom we get a 3G signal and the speed is very good...
I think Vodafone have changed their T's & C's now tho - you have to use the credit within a month or you lose it... so it has been costing LL £15 (the minimum) per month...
I am using a 1G one, which credit is supposed to last 6 months, the 3G which works better abroad only stays current for 1 month. (Abroad though you attract the roaming fees and was more expensive.)
Now you've confusimicated Growler with 1G and 3G you bad girl! Spank2:
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I have one Mr Bear. It's called a dongle. 'bout the size of ciggy lighter. Shop around, there are all kinds of different deals.
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I got LL one for when she was in the UK...
the speed will depend on the signal quality where you use it... in Epsom we get a 3G signal and the speed is very good...
I think Vodafone have changed their T's & C's now tho - you have to use the credit within a month or you lose it... so it has been costing LL £15 (the minimum) per month...
Don't fully understand that bit.
Is it just like a p.a.y.g.phone then? So many minutes use and connection to the internet only?
Can't you have unlimited access like this thing is for a set fee?
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I pay £10 a month to T=Mobile for (allegedly) unlimited access.
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I got LL one for when she was in the UK...
the speed will depend on the signal quality where you use it... in Epsom we get a 3G signal and the speed is very good...
I think Vodafone have changed their T's & C's now tho - you have to use the credit within a month or you lose it... so it has been costing LL £15 (the minimum) per month...
Don't fully understand that bit.
Is it just like a p.a.y.g.phone then? So many minutes use and connection to the internet only?
Can't you have unlimited access like this thing is for a set fee?
http://top10.com/broadband/compare/pay_as_you_go_mobile_broadband/
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Strewth. Never realised this was such a massive area of internet useage. eeek:
I need to sit and look at all these options carefully.
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Popcorn:
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D'you think Mr G is still a-sitting and a-looking? rubschin:
Personally I don't do internet-in-the-wild stuff; if needs be I just log on in a hotspot which are invariably free usage with wireless, and the purchase of a coffee 8)
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Phone sage
VAT saga
Digi saga
Compooter saga
Coming soon: Dongle saga
noooo:
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Phone sage
VAT saga
Digi saga
Compooter saga
Coming soon: Dongle saga
noooo:
lol:
I could make that list considerably longer too if you wish, but will spare you with the boring details.
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Now you've confusimicated Growler with 1G and 3G you bad girl! Spank2:
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I'll stop helping then. Ouch!!!!! sad32:
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I wonder how Growler is getting on with his dongle rubschin:
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I'd imagine he's pushed it and out a few times and is now getting frustrated.