Connecting to the internet from the home with no Telephone Landline, is Wireless the best option.?

Question

In Rented Flat no Telephone Line. Is the solution using a wireless Card and if so what type and how would you go about connecting to internet. I have heard that you can piggy back onto several connections using their bandwidth is this so and how is it done. Or is there other alternatives

Answer 1

have you considered Satelite Internet? no phone line is required and it is an "always on" connection. Only drawback is that it is rather pricey.(around $50 a month or so).

there is also Cable internet. it is cheaper than satelite internet, and it is alot faster.

As for WIFI, you can only piggyback onto an open connection if it doesnt have any security, and if is within range. (usually about 300meters).

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes you "piggy back" onto others wireless networks with a wireless card but there are things to consider; Is it legal where you are (since you are not paying for it, it could be considered stealing)? Will it be available when you want it? Will your neighbors allow it? Best bet would be, see if one of your neighbors has wireless and ask them if you can use it.

Answer 4

You can only connect to the internet via wireless if there is someone with a wireless router (or equivalent) within range (100 metres or so). If a neighbour had one connected to the internet and they didn't use encryption you could potentially use it.

Answer 5

there's a new system here in canada where you plug a modem into your wall plug witch runs off the same network as a cell phone you should look into it it might be available where you are

Answer 6

Wireless can sometimes be unreliable, try DSL/Cable... call you cable company to get it hooked up