3 Mobile Wirleless Modems

[graemewh]

My gf wants to connect to the internet but cant get cables etc put in house, I have seen the 3 wireless modems you plug in, its 1mb you pay £40 and then poay £10 a month. the speed is 2.8 mbps would you recomend this guys? She will only be using it for accessing the net mainly, no major downloading etc

 

[XDbox2]

Have you tried finding any open wireless networks in her area ?

 

[graemewh]

to be honest she hasnt got a laptop yet! we are looking to get one and then getthe internet, dont really want to rely on someoen elses network, what do you need to do that just a sensor to pick the signal up?

 

[XDbox2]

Most laptops come with built in wireless nowadays, once she gets the laptop fire up the wlan utility and do a scan for any open networks, in some built up areas you can find quite a few. I understand that she doesnt want to rely on someone elses network but it could be a useful stopgap while your arranging your own internet provider.

 

[graemewh]

Most laptops come with built in wireless nowadays, once she gets the laptop fire up the wlan utility and do a scan for any open networks, in some built up areas you can find quite a few. I understand that she doesnt want to rely on someone elses network but it could be a useful stopgap while your arranging your own internet provider.

The thing is she doesn’t want to go into a proper internet provider ie: installing stuff etc so would you recommend the 3 mobile usb modems they seem cheapish and decent speed

 

[XDbox2]

I've no experience of them but £10 a month for an allowance of 1gb should be fine as long as shes not wanting to fileshare or do heavy downloads.

The adapter is available for £99 on a 12 month contract and £49 on a 24 month contract.

 

[rock]

I received my 3 USB modem last week and I am very happy with it, depending on the signal strength I get speeds up to 1MB but can be as low as 256Kbps. I only use it for general web browsing and emails and its fine, if ordering from www.three.co.uk go through Quidco to receive the £55 cashback.

Check on 3's coverage checker to see if you are in a turbo area for full HSPDA speed.