Comments on: An affordable alternative to ADSL? http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html eBay & ecommerce made easy Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:41:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33980 northumbrian Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:52:57 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33980 3 may be good coverage in Edinburgh if your in or around Hollyrood, Princess st ,George st, Royal mile, once you get out to Dalkeith, or Leith, or Portobello etc, you would be quicker using smoke signals or mirrors from the top of Arthurs seat 3 may be good coverage in Edinburgh if your in or around Hollyrood, Princess st ,George st, Royal mile, once you get out to Dalkeith, or Leith, or Portobello etc, you would be quicker using smoke signals or mirrors from the top of Arthurs seat

]]> By: Rene http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33979 Rene Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:13:08 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33979 As BT refused to give us a broadband line in the centre of Edinburgh (about 200m from our nearest BT Exchange), we had to find another solution for our new office location. We tried both the 3 Broadband using our phone (E61) as a modem and the Vodafone Mobile broadband offer, using their Express Card. The Vodafone solution turned out by far the better, especially with regards to speed. They are comparable to an average landline broadband speed, whereas the 3 connection was not. Also, with a datacard, we can use it in a special 3G Express card router, meaning we can use the connection with our three PCs at the same time. Great technology. Our verdict: Vodafone - best for speed and usability Three - not as fast but good coverage and can be used abroad on most contracts and in several countries without a surcharge BT - Don't even mention them. As BT refused to give us a broadband line in the centre of Edinburgh (about 200m from our nearest BT Exchange), we had to find another solution for our new office location.

We tried both the 3 Broadband using our phone (E61) as a modem and the Vodafone Mobile broadband offer, using their Express Card. The Vodafone solution turned out by far the better, especially with regards to speed.

They are comparable to an average landline broadband speed, whereas the 3 connection was not. Also, with a datacard, we can use it in a special 3G Express card router, meaning we can use the connection with our three PCs at the same time. Great technology.

Our verdict:
Vodafone – best for speed and usability
Three – not as fast but good coverage and can be used abroad on most contracts and in several countries without a surcharge
BT – Don’t even mention them.

]]> By: northumbrian http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33978 northumbrian Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:44:38 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33978 works great in rome I use it all the time in italy though its totally useless and a bulls lug in scotland works great in rome
I use it all the time in italy

though its totally useless and a bulls lug in scotland

]]> By: Chris Dawson http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33977 Chris Dawson Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:09:09 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33977 Hey Ken, as 3 offer your nomal tarriff when roaming in another <a href="http://www.three.co.uk/personal/coverage_/going_abroad_/like_home_details.omp" rel="nofollow">participating network</a> I wonder if you could buy in the UK and use in Ireland? Hey Ken, as 3 offer your nomal tarriff when roaming in another participating network I wonder if you could buy in the UK and use in Ireland?

]]> By: Chris Dawson http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33976 Chris Dawson Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:53:04 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33976 Nick I hear that BT Openworld will be available, but if you get stuck come and find me and I'll lend you my 3 Mobile Broadband :-) Nick I hear that BT Openworld will be available, but if you get stuck come and find me and I’ll lend you my 3 Mobile Broadband :-)

]]> By: Nick Talley http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33975 Nick Talley Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:31:16 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33975 Slightly off topic Chris, will there be wireless access at Catalyst? I am taking my laptop but it will be rather pointless if I can't get online. Still grumbling about Catalyst being held on a Monday, what a daft idea :???: Slightly off topic Chris, will there be wireless access at Catalyst?

I am taking my laptop but it will be rather pointless if I can’t get online. Still grumbling about Catalyst being held on a Monday, what a daft idea :???:

]]> By: Ken http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33974 Ken Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:27:02 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33974 Lucky guys in the UK. Here in Ireland, 3 charge for the modem, and there are no offers for existing contract customers :evil: . Lucky guys in the UK. Here in Ireland, 3 charge for the modem, and there are no offers for existing contract customers :evil: .

]]> By: whirly http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33972 whirly Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:45:05 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33972 Pants ! Pants !

]]> By: Chris Dawson http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33969 Chris Dawson Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:50:46 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33969 According to 3 <a href="http://www.three.co.uk/personal/help_support_/terms_conditions.omp?cid=1182329014577" rel="nofollow">Using data services such as browsing Planet 3 on participating networks will also be at the UK rate</a>. Sadly Spain is not a <a href="http://www.three.co.uk/personal/coverage_/going_abroad_/like_home_details.omp" rel="nofollow">participating network</a> currently :-( According to 3 Using data services such as browsing Planet 3 on participating networks will also be at the UK rate.

Sadly Spain is not a participating network currently :-(

]]> By: abs http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33968 abs Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:30:18 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33968 if your aboard on the mobile broadbands, dont you pay a packet for this, as its not include in your domestic gb allowance. so might not be so ''hot'' (excuse the lame pun) to use in spain!!! if your aboard on the mobile broadbands, dont you pay a packet for this, as its not include in your domestic gb allowance. so might not be so ”hot” (excuse the lame pun) to use in spain!!!

]]> By: whirly http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33967 whirly Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:13:09 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33967 Look forward to the results, will be in Spain for 6 weeks in the summer and still not decided what to do about broadband. Look forward to the results, will be in Spain for 6 weeks in the summer and still not decided what to do about broadband.

]]> By: Dave http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33966 Dave Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:32:50 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33966 I picked up a PAYG one on 3 for £50, minimum top up £10, itsd great as a backup or while travelling, no more paying rip off hotel rates for internet. I picked up a PAYG one on 3 for £50, minimum top up £10, itsd great as a backup or while travelling, no more paying rip off hotel rates for internet.

]]> By: Chris Dawson http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33965 Chris Dawson Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:45:38 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33965 I haven't a clue.... but must be worth giving em a ring and asking I haven’t a clue…. but must be worth giving em a ring and asking

]]> By: Ed http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33964 Ed Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:25:01 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33964 My O/H has a 3 phone on 18 month contract and the mobile dongle is also in her name so technicaly she is an existing customer but I wonder if they will insist on her finishing the 12 month contract @ £10 per month before allowing her to sign up for the half price deal? My O/H has a 3 phone on 18 month contract and the mobile dongle is also in her name so technicaly she is an existing customer but I wonder if they will insist on her finishing the 12 month contract @ £10 per month before allowing her to sign up for the half price deal?

]]> By: Chris Dawson http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33963 Chris Dawson Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:01:31 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33963 The fiver is for £1Gb/mth for existing customers that already have a handset contract with 3 (or new customers that sign a mobile contract :-) ). Otherwise it's a tenner a month. The 3Gb/mth is is £7.50/£15.00 and the 7Gb/mth £12.50/£25.00 The fiver is for £1Gb/mth for existing customers that already have a handset contract with 3 (or new customers that sign a mobile contract :-) ). Otherwise it’s a tenner a month.

The 3Gb/mth is is £7.50/£15.00 and the 7Gb/mth £12.50/£25.00

]]> By: Ed http://tamebay.com/2008/04/an-affordable-alternative-to-adsl.html#comment-33962 Ed Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:48:00 +0000 http://www.tamebay.com/?p=2592#comment-33962 I got one of those just before christmas for £10 per month on a 12 month contract and with a free dongle. I find there handy for when away from home/office and also for backup when and if your main broadband connection goes down. I find the speed reasonable down to 3GL but it doesn't work at all on GPRS so be sure to checkout reception in your locations before buying. I thought at the time I had a good deal with a 1Gb limit but now I'm wondering what you get for a fiver? :???: Oh, and I believe 3 are merging networks with another big provider soon (can't remember which one) so patchy reception may be less of a problem in future. I got one of those just before christmas for £10 per month on a 12 month contract and with a free dongle.

I find there handy for when away from home/office and also for backup when and if your main broadband connection goes down. I find the speed reasonable down to 3GL but it doesn’t work at all on GPRS so be sure to checkout reception in your locations before buying.

I thought at the time I had a good deal with a 1Gb limit but now I’m wondering what you get for a fiver? :???:

Oh, and I believe 3 are merging networks with another big provider soon (can’t remember which one) so patchy reception may be less of a problem in future.

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