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I am moving in a few weeks and as I don't want to be without internet connection was thinking of getting a dongle to tide me over till I get connected again. Can anybody recommend who to go with please? Would be grateful for any input:)

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Do you know anyone who is using one near where you will be moving?

They are like mobile phones - some work better in some places than others.

Have a look at the 1 month contract ones from 3. Here is a link and I can tell lots of people on here use them.

3 Store - Mobile Broadband

Look at the top one £9.99 for the dongle and then pay £15 for 3Gb download for a month. After the month if you still need it just pay another £15. If you don't stop using it.

That is possibly the cheapest for you although a few people have had a few connection issues with those recently.

Personally I have a Vodafone one for occasional use. It is about £35 to but and then £15 per Gb used. I like it because it does not expire after a month if you have not used it up. I have to connect once every 3 months to keep it active. I use it rarely so is good for me.
I pay 3 times and much though for my bandwidth compared to the 3 one but my £15 will last me months the way I use it.

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Thanks Neil will ask if anybody is using one. And thanks for the info:)

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Mine has actually improved in the last few days. Sod's law because I got so frustrated with it I ended up ordering a landline for the shop :D

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Are you using the 3Gb 1 month at a time contract one so you dont get rodgered if you go over the 3Gb?

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Yes, and don't bother asking me how much I use because I never checked :D

Never paid extra though :)

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Well if you don't go over there would be no point having the 5Gb for £15 on contract with the risk of charges if you do go over - they usually charge a lot when you go over your contract. Thats why I like the pay as you go ones.

What happens after you month is up?

Is it 30 days or 28 days or what?

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do you know your neighbours where you are moving to because if they have wireless you can log into their router if they give you the key

only mention it because i let my neigbours kid use my connection with his xbox 360 and laptop for homework etc

as for dongles i borrow an orange network one and iv used it all over accy with no problems

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lol was just about to say that myself Dave, mine hasn't gone off for a couple of days

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If you can't get BB connected straight away then see if one of your friends has a dongle that they don't use anymore and top that one up until you get a connection.
M has done that, but things seem to be a bit different over there. Never used one myself.

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There is an article in this weeks "Web user" mag
If your using a Dongle and getting bad connection then plug the dongle into a usb cable first then into the computer/laptop the cable will act as an aerial and can be moved around to get the best signal.
i don't use one so don't know if this works but its worth a go if your having problems:confused::)

http://www.webuser.co.uk/help-and-ad...bile-broadband

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lol at that report because 1 ft of cable isnt really going to make that much difference between the space between your dongle and the satelite next they will be saying wear a tinfoil hat for the signal to bounce off lol

however using an extention lead for your dongle will help prevent it getting banged and damaging your laptop usb port especially if your kids are using it because they liek to move things or sit with them perched on their knees etc so the extention prevents teh dongle getting caught and snagging at teh usb port

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i use an extension for mine and to be quite honest it hardly makes a difference

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it can make a huge difference. I've found radio blackspots can be as small as a couple of foot wide and being able to move it this much can mean 1 bar or full signal.

Where you moving to bernie? maybe someone local to it can comment on what signal is like

up baxenden, orange and voda are very good due to teh mast on southwood drive.

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Going to Clayton Ian

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a few of my mates live in Clayton and they all use o2 dongles so it must be a good connection around there

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I think I have a spare 3 PAYG dongle and sim you could borrow for a while if you like Bernadette? Or even take it to the new house with a laptop and try it.

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Thanks hun will let you know when I decide, I'm not sure whether to just get one for permanent and not bother with BB

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Okidoke... well let me know if ya just wanna try this one before you buy one, that way at least you know what 3 will be like :)

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Good thinking Batman will borrow it please:)

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Okidoke.... I'll send you my address via pm :)

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They are not satellite but work from the phone masts. I have found using an extension to move it near a window helped a lot in a tin box of a hotel i was in once.

3 do a wireless router that looks like a great idea. Stick it near a window or upstairs where reception is good and get a good wifi signal all over your house with do dongle stuck in your laptop.


Bernadette - I have a Vodafone one you are welcome to try when you move if you find the 3 one Accylass offered you to try does not work for you.

If you want my mobile number just in case PM me to remind me and I will reply with it.

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Thank you Neil I'll get back to you if and when, Accyweb is brill:)

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If you go to 'Sitefinder' Mobile Phone Base Station Database you can put your postcode in and see the phone masts near you.

There is a Vodafone one between Clayon Street and the M65, a 3/T mobile one on Henry street.

On Victoria Street there are O2, 3 and T mobile ones. The nearest orange one I could spot is on Blackburn road so that might not be very good for you.

Hopefully the 3 one will work for you as I think the price is good for what you get on the pay as you go one.

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Thanks for the info Neil your a star.:)

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Why not ask your new neighbours how they get online because Rhonda said they are.

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Yep I know they are and going to get Sky connected but just need a temporary fix while it gets sorted:)

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Bernadette, I have t-mobile, 3G, and an o2 dongle, if your service is better on any of those, I can lone you one untill you get your line in, I think you have my number, and I will drop it off if you need one.

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Thanks for the offer Derek will see how things pan out:)

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Not been on much since the move but more to do with being comfy rather than connection. I'm using a 3 Dongle and as I say not a bad reception. Will see how things pan out but am looking towards getting a lap-top, think the dongle could be ok as a permanent fixture. Thanks for all the advise and offers of loans of dongles

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I had a 3 dongle adn it worked well for the first month and then had probs with it ever sine, not very good customer service either, see how you go :)