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Offline GROWLER

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Internet in the wilds?
« on: September 03, 2010, 10:56:06 PM »
What would I need for internet connection with no landline, or isn't it possible?
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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2010, 10:59:57 PM »
A mobile broadband:

this sort of thing

We use Vodafone at work. I borrowed one when I was in hospital. Works fine.
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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2010, 11:04:08 PM »
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2010, 11:05:39 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on September 03, 2010, 10:59:57 PM
A mobile broadband:

this sort of thing

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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2010, 11:07:11 PM »
They plug in to the laptop/computer via a USB port.
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Offline GROWLER

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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2010, 11:07:35 PM »
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2010, 11:09:03 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Mort on September 03, 2010, 11:07:11 PM
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2010, 11:12:44 PM »
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2010, 05:12:04 AM »
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2010, 05:23:17 AM »
Quote from: Barman on September 04, 2010, 05:12:04 AM
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2010, 05:25:49 AM »
Quote from: Tipsy Gipsy on September 04, 2010, 05:23:17 AM
Quote from: Barman on September 04, 2010, 05:12:04 AM
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2010, 06:28:53 AM »
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2010, 07:19:17 AM »
Quote from: Barman on September 04, 2010, 05:12:04 AM
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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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2010, 07:24:04 AM »
I pay £10 a month to T=Mobile for (allegedly) unlimited access.
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Re: Internet in the wilds?
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2010, 07:26:36 AM »
Quote from: GROWLER on September 04, 2010, 07:19:17 AM
Quote from: Barman on September 04, 2010, 05:12:04 AM
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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