Hi, I need help with how someone new to the UK can find acess to the internet easily?

Answer 1

Use a public library - if you have a BT phone line Talktalk is the cheapest - phone calls and broadband for £19.99 a month including line rental and calls to codes starting in 01 or 02. The download limit is 40Gb a month - some it's a pathetic 2 Gb. The webspace is only 15 Mb - but you can do a lot with that!

Answer 2

If you mean access to the internet from home, you will need a phone line connected, a modem in your computer or laptop, a modem cable to plug your computer to the phone socket at the wall, then you need to find a free ISP (Internet Service Provider). BT do a free dial-up connection service though you have to fill out a form. Check them out carefully as some 'free' dial-up ISPs don't charge a monthly fee, but the time online can be expensive. One pence, per minute is OK.

Answer 3

You can rent time on a computer at a library or internet cafe for about £1 a time, or £1 an hour - you'll have to check the rates. It's easier to find an internet cafe than it is to find a library, & there'll be people there to help you if you get stuck. They may also be friendlier, too, as libraries tend to require you to be quiet when using their equipment.

Answer 4

There are some bars / caffetterias offering free wi-fi access to internet (you need to bring your laptop).

Otherwise you can access internet (for free) from any local library. But you will need to have a permanent UK address to be eligible for the membership, and their computers and internet connection are not neccesarily good.

Answer 5

You seem to be managing ok. But I would say for someone without a fixed address or broadband connection, then libraries and internet cafes would be a good place to start.

Answer 6

either use public access or (less expensive) use your mobile phone as a modem.