can I get the internet without getting a phone line?

Answer 1

It depends on the city or town you live in.

As some have already posted, there is the cellular services that allow you to use your cell phone for basic or high speed internet services, but those are awkward to connect to your computer.

A very few cites offer access to Wi-Fi networks. Some charge while others are free. This requires an 802.11 transceiver, which is built into many modern computers and laptops.

A long time ago, there was a system called Ricochet that offered wireless networking, but they didn't survive except in a few California communities.

Answer 2

u can get a wireless data card (also called a 3g, UMTS or GPRS card) from t-mobile, orange or vodafone. They usually have coverage in the uk and most parts of europe. I have got a t-mobile one which has a good coverage. these cards are getting really cheap nowadays and u can get unlimited access from only £20 onwards!don't make the mistake of connecting your mobile phone's GPRS as your mobile network will charge u loads through their per kilobyte billing system. you can check for the t-mobile data cards on the t-mobile website and look at the deals they are offering, you can also search whether they have coverage in a certain city. My t-mobile net card is faster than my broadband!!n i can download movies, music etc. plus no hassle of having a telephone line :) u can contact me if you want to ask any further questions

Answer 3

Yes - five methods I know of that are independent of a landline telephone service:

1. Cable service - your cable TV company offers excellent broadband access.
2. Fiber optic - even better than cable - IF it's in your area
3. Satellite - usable anywhere, but vulnerable to electrical storms
4. Cellular - VERY expensive
5. Wi-Fi - if available in your location; some municipalities have gone 100% Wi-Fi.

Answer 4

Vonage is your answer. Your cable provider can usually bundle your cable, internet, and phone services onto one bill. Normally, you will get all three of them with that one provider cheaper than you would with three separate providers for each one!

Also, Vonage has an incredible offer for new customers. If you sign up through the below site, they will give you one month of service for free, plus a free router!

Answer 5

Well yes you can though broadband, Virgin Media offer this service which is very good and you don't need a phone line,
if you do decide to have broadband from Virgin Media you can also have their free Anti-Virus package as well to remain safe while you are using the Internet which is worth around £40.00 to buy in the store's this software is update every three hours so you always have up to date anti-virus software while using the web.
the link is as follows http://virginmedia.com good luck

Answer 6

By having a cable input, like Virgin Media, if your area is wired for it,they can supply broadband,or a wireless lap top working off the satellite system.

Answer 7

If you are connecting through cable you dont need a phone line to get online. services such as comcast and optimum online offer that

Answer 8

If you have a half decent mobile phone...
I have a Nokia N73 on Vodafone, and it's fairly quick on the Internet... expensive way of doing it though....

Answer 9

If you have plenty of neighbours theres a fair bet that some numpty will have an unsecured wireless network, of course you'll get bum-raped if you get caught but if they are dumb enough to have an unsecured wireless then they'll be too dumb to even realise you're there.

Answer 10

Hi you can use your mobile fone by using the infra red link or use virgin media(ntl) there broadband comes on a separate line.