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    Any suggestions for cheap wireless ISP in London?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Czaralekzander, Aug 3, 2008.

  1. Czaralekzander

    Czaralekzander Notebook Consultant

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    I'll be moving to London soon to attend the London School of Economics and I am looking for a good (and hopefully cheap) wireless ISP either through full WiFi coverage in the area or else mobile broadband. I mainly want to be able to browse the web and possibly make VoIP calls.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Czaralekzander, Aug 3, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    well i live in the us so i don't know. what do they have there?
     
    wywern209, Aug 3, 2008
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  3. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    LOL!


    OP. This may be of interest to you.
     
    Dook, Aug 3, 2008
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  4. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Mobile broadband (3G) is the current fashion.

    Orange, 3, Vodafone, O2, T-Mobile. You will need to look thorugh the different options. Some may include free access to the provider's wireless hotspots.

    Also check for restrictions on the use of VOIP (3 is happy with Skype, T-Mobile bans it). 3 could well be your best choice. It also doesn't automatically compress images by default.

    John
     
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  5. Czaralekzander

    Czaralekzander Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the info. The cloud and 3 booth look good.
     
    Czaralekzander, Aug 3, 2008
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    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    3 seems like a good choice, I hate to deal with encryption applications, and I love Skype.
     
    Wirelessman, Aug 4, 2008
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