Hi

I am soon moving out to my first flat. I would appreciate some advice on my options for Internet access.

Initially i am living on my own, so a USB Wireless stick would suffice, however if i choose to have a lodger then it would be good to go for ethernet.
I am finding it difficult to identify my minimum requirements. I would say i browse up to 25-30 hours a week possibly.

I looked at sky TV with internet which would be £5 per month (with £17.50 for TV) for : Up to 2Mb download speed, 2GB monthly usage allowance. Is that any good!?
I am assuming that includes landline - or is access through the TV!? -or is landline extra?

Basically though im looking for the cheapest and fastest internet with as much usage as i can get that is possible! (Dont ask for much eh)

Advice appreciated.

Thanks

Most packages require a BT landline which will cost £10 or so each month plus something for connecting it. If you've got this, you can start with a 1 month contract (plenty listed if you use the green "broadband" tab at the top).

If you already have other services and can get broadband for only £5 extra, that would be hard to beat.

2GB monthly usage is likely to be enough if you don't watch videos or listen to the radio on line. I had an "unlimited" service and only used about 1GB, then I switched to a 3GB limit and, if the others get going on the computer, it now gets close to that each month. My advice is to sign up for a 1 month contract so that you can see what the limits mean to you. The "download speed" figure means nothing. Some providers give a good connection, some don't, but the "download speed" figure is irrelevant.

If you sign up to a contract online or over the phone, you can cancel without penalty under the distance selling regulations within 7 days if the service isn't up to expectations.

maxsteam - thanks for the response.

If i get virgin media though i dont need to go through the bt landline do i? that is different cabling i believe? therefore that wil be cheaper (£20)

but if i choose any other package then i will need to pay the BT landline rate AND whatever ISP i choose - their rate...

correct?

thanks

You can get a lot of services through cable TV. The exact services are different in different areas though.

Hi All

I have previously posted asking about what internet package i should choose. After careful consideration i decided i would go for Virgin Media. However they have now told me that they are unable to service my block of flats :(

So, im back to the drawing board. I guess i now have to pay the line rental fee - even though i wont use the phone itself, and then pick a package which suits my requirements (say 25 hours a week browsing, not much downloading, but need fast response time).

Also, in the meantime- can i buy a dongle with £50s worth of usage for example to use whenever i want? (i.e. not a pay as you go dongle)

Any suggestions?

Thanks