I'm moving house next weekend and new place does not have WiFi. It's a six month lease and I'll probably be moving out of the country after that. I use a lot of internet (streaming music, downloading podcasts, films, sending large files, using cloud services, etc.) and so I need something unlimited or pretty near it. Everything I'm seeing online so far is either too much £ for too little internet (£20 for 2GB per month, seriously??) or too much commitment (12-18 month contracts for phone, broadband and TV). I only need internet. What are my options, if any? Thanks!
posted by iamkimiam
on Mar 9, 2013 -
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I am studying abroad for the semester in London. My flat mates and I are looking for an Internet solution that doesn't require a contract. We picked up a 3G hotspot from Three but it isn't very fast. Is it possible to get actual broadband service without a 12- or 18-month contract?
posted by Kronios
on Jan 13, 2013 -
12 answers
Please help me understand cable technology. Why is it that my cable company can deliver hundreds of high quality TV channels but not an internet service that seems just as fast?
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posted by mullacc
on Jun 25, 2012 -
11 answers
Moving to Berlin from San Francisco in October, and I'd like some advice for finding both a cell phone plan and a broadband service for my apartment.
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posted by Yiggs
on Jun 12, 2012 -
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I have recently moved to Culver City (Southern California) and I need the best broadband available.
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posted by digdan
on Jun 4, 2012 -
5 answers
Why does my wireless router stop some devices from accessing the web every now and then.
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posted by xchmp
on May 17, 2012 -
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Seeking mobile broadband on the cheap in SE Queensland, Australia.
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posted by dg
on May 3, 2012 -
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My grandma lives in Las Vegas and got her hands on a MacBook Pro, but doesn't have a cell phone, digital cable, or any kind of Internet access. She lives on a very small Social Security payment, but wants to access the web to see her grandkids. What's the most affordable, simplest option currently available for cheap wireless broadband in Vegas (Zip code 89121) with a USB modem?
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posted by waxpancake
on Apr 12, 2012 -
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I am looking into an "unlimited" ADSL2 broadband service, offered by TPG in Australia. It seems like an unusually good deal - enough to make me suspicious that there's some kind of hidden catch. I was hoping someone would be able to confirm/refute my doubts.
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posted by chmmr
on Nov 2, 2011 -
11 answers
What are the best nations for broadband both in terms of speed and price, and why?
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posted by teg4rvn
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a broadband provider for the UK who'll give me a contract of 6 months or less, don't require a phone line (not essential but preferred), and provide a speed/download limit suitable for a house of 4 typical 20-something Internet users. I can't find one. Help me?
posted by Kirn
on Sep 2, 2010 -
13 answers
I have a laptop with a Verizon Broadband Card with a 5G plan allowance a month. I have no idea how far this will go, for example if I download a 2 hour movie off Netflix how much of my 5G would it use? Does it download the movie and then quit using the 5G while I am watching the movie?
posted by sandyp
on Aug 28, 2010 -
8 answers
After years of broadband with low download caps (currently 14gb/month), I finally will have 120gb/month from next month. How to take advantage of this new freedom?
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posted by kid A
on Aug 14, 2010 -
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I currently live in San Francisco where I use WebPass, which I adore. It's by far the best ISP I've ever had: cheap, lightning-fast, and impeccable customer service.
Now I am moving to the East Bay, and I need a new provider. I'm a really heavy internet user, so this is an important decision for me –--- please help me make a good one.
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posted by Susan PG
on Jan 1, 2010 -
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I'm moving to Montreal (!) from the U.S. and need help with the tech-side of my move. Specifically, I'm seeking internet/cell phone provider recommendations.
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posted by nosila
on Jun 18, 2009 -
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I'm currently with BT "Total" Broadband, who are by far the shitest ISP in Britian. We currently pay £24.46 their option 3 "unlimited" package. And it's crap, please help me pick an alternative ISP.
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posted by nam3d
on Jun 1, 2009 -
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What is the best way to get broadband internet to a warehouse with offices that isn't capable of it via landlines?
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posted by Outis
on Mar 3, 2009 -
16 answers
Looking into potentially getting WiMax, specifically from a company called TowerStream, at my place of work. Has anyone here used a commercial WiMax provider (TowerStream or otherwise)?
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posted by cyrusdogstar
on Jan 7, 2009 -
5 answers
Do you use Post Office broadband as your UK ISP? And if you do, what are they like?
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posted by Solomon
on Nov 15, 2008 -
2 answers
My net connection has dropped like clockwork around midnight over the past few days. What's up?
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posted by Gyan
on Oct 20, 2008 -
5 answers
Berlin / Germany internet installation: I might stay a few months in an apartment in Berlin, where there currently is no internet connection installed. What (if any) are my options?
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posted by gmm
on Aug 18, 2008 -
14 answers
I'm telecommuting from the U.S. and Canada and am wondering what my options are for mobile broadband/internet. I've done some research...
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posted by beccyjoe
on Jun 1, 2008 -
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Just switched to AT&T "Elite" Internet service from Comcast cable modem in a cost saving measure. AT&T promises download speeds of 3-6M Bps for this service (as opposed to 2-3 for their Pro service, which is a few bucks cheaper), but I'm only seeing a whisker above 3. Is this normal? Anything I can do?
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posted by psmealey
on Mar 11, 2008 -
11 answers
Is there any way to connect a USB ADSL modem to a wireless-G broadband router?
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posted by juva
on Dec 8, 2007 -
6 answers
What's the best option for high-speed internet access in San Francisco? (Moving from Castro to Potrero Hill, would like to ditch Comcast if there's a good alternative.)
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posted by jcruelty
on Dec 7, 2007 -
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Can someone suggest cheap ($15/mo) broadband in zip 12208? Verizon DSL 768kbps is unavailable there.
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posted by cahlers
on Sep 5, 2007 -
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Is there a software program of some kind that will automatically monitor and analyze the health (i.e. transfer rate and up/down status) of a broadband Internet connection? Ideally like to see statistics graphed over the course of a week or so, tested every 1 to 15 minutes, so I can see what kind of quality I'm getting. I'm not sure if any software like this exists.
posted by hodyoaten
on Aug 1, 2007 -
6 answers
I get
3800kbps down on my cable connection at home, but I'm only getting 1300kbps down on my office full T1. How is this possible? Should my office get a better pipe?
posted by plexi
on Jun 26, 2007 -
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I'm trying to get my parents set up with high-speed cable Internet on top of their cable TV service. They're in the Tucson, AZ burbs and their cable provider is Comcast. Google searches return "broadband resellers" who offer special deals (e.g. free cable modem+free router+$19.95/mo for six months) that don't appear on Comcast's official site. Are these resellers legit? Has anybody used them? Anything I should be wary of?
[Comcast offers a combined cable/phone/internet package, but that's not available to my parents since digital phone is not yet supported where they live.]
posted by ldenneau
on May 21, 2007 -
5 answers
After an eternity with dial-up net access, I've finally made the move to (24Mbit / 20gb month) ADSL broadband. What should I do with it?
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posted by obiwanwasabi
on May 21, 2007 -
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I will be traveling for work later this year, but to keep down costs I will be staying with relatives that do not have internet access. Is there anywhere that rents broadband cards for a PC and access to a network for just a few weeks? Alternatively...
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posted by worker_bee
on May 15, 2007 -
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I'm considering downgrading my cable broadband from 512kbps-800MB/month to 256kbps-uncapped. I'd like to estimate the real-world hit in terms of casual web browsing and more intensive applications.
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posted by Gyan
on May 12, 2007 -
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I live in Seattle, and I want an internet connection in my home. I don't have a landline, or cable TV. Is Clearwire my only choice?
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posted by tristeza
on Mar 2, 2007 -
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I live in NYC, and had AOL for Broadband for my internet service provided to me through Time Warner. AOL recently waived their fee's and is now free. I am left paying Tie Warner about $45 bux a month for broadband service.....I wanna find something cheaper, yet just as fast and efficient...
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posted by TwilightKid
on Sep 12, 2006 -
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