Internet on the move?

[jennyp19]

I've been using 3 Feel at home in France & Spain since 12 September - unlimited data contract at £17.99 a month. 52 days if my adding up is correct. Still working ok. In fact got another of there messages "roaming charges suck etc" yesterday so hopefully will continue for quite a while yet.

 

[welshrarebit]

Another vote for Knowhow and Globalgig, brilliant in France and Spain on a monthly rolling contract.
Bd..

Last time I used know how, you could only use 10% of your allowance while in France!
Is it the same now?

 

[Byronic]

Well as I understand it, when a UK provider such as 3 provides Roaming Services in a foreign country, it strikes a deal in that country with a Provider which owns or operates the requisite infrastructural resources. 3 doesn't have aerials, masts etc etc. Even in the UK I believe it uses 02 resources? The Provider imposes conditions. Time limits being one condition, after which the provider expects anyone spending a long time in it's operational territory should be signed up directly with themselves, as you might expect.

 

[witzend]

greetings from the sunny south coast of Sicily.........
I've been fulltiming for the past 10 years,
recently bought a KNOWHOW mobile wifi hotspot from Currys....£30.
various tariffs available........
I get 3 gigs a month for £10.
works throughout Europe.
Buy KNOWHOW Home & Abroad Pay Monthly Mobile WiFi | Free Delivery | Currys
I'm very pleased with it.
hope this helps.

This looks good I've got Three for their stay at home country's but are thinking of buying the sim for the other country's any body else gone this way

KNOWHOW Pay Monthly 3-in-1 SIM Card Deals | PC World

 

[El Veterano]

I also would also advise on buying the Huawei modem, but I would strongly advise that you also download the Huawei app to your 'phone as you can then keep track on what the modem is actually doing ie what provider it is connected to when abroad and it will give you the list of providers available and more importantly whether they are allowed or not on the 'feel at home' service.

 

[John H]

I also would also advise on buying the Huawei modem, but I would strongly advise that you also download the Huawei app to your 'phone as you can then keep track on what the modem is actually doing ie what provider it is connected to when abroad and it will give you the list of providers available and more importantly whether they are allowed or not on the 'feel at home' service.

Hi

I have a Huawei modem - it came from the 3 store when they signed me up to the Feel at Home service, so there is no problem.

 

[John H]

That sounds logical to me - and it would explain why 3's terms and conditions are so vague. If you are correct, they are deliberately vague, with no mention of specific time limits and reference only to the fact that they "may" curtail your service if you abuse the system. It also explains why they so readily committed themselves to 6 months in my case.

 

[Debs]

I'm positive this question has been asked loads of times before, but ...

I'm wondering who out there in the wild camping world is living full time in their camper and needs unlimited internet access for work purposes?

If there is anybody, what system(s) and devices do you use and what is your monthly/annual cost for connection and costs for initial setup?

Need to start researching this for ourselves, so if anyone has first hand experience of doing this it would be a great help!

Initially we are only interested in UK access.

Hi Marie, yesterday I cancelled my broadband provider, my intention is to use Three mifi, so I should be able to get use of my tablet when out and about, and it will work out a tad cheaper than what I have been paying, although the allowance will be a lot less. I will have to start weaning myself off You-tube!

 

[listerdiesel]

We use a wifi extender sat up on a 2 metre pole, gets us free wifi in most places and very good speeds as well. Even paying for wifi isn't that expensive if you chose where to get it from.

Not too hung up about going without the internet for a few days, our phone is just that, a standard Nokia 6303i.

Edup EP-8523 is the unit:

Peter

 

[Byronic]

That sounds logical to me - and it would explain why 3's terms and conditions are so vague. If you are correct, they are deliberately vague, with no mention of specific time limits and reference only to the fact that they "may" curtail your service if you abuse the system. It also explains why they so readily committed themselves to 6 months in my case.

Post #44. They are not as vague as you might imagine. Their usage conditions state that if you use the F at H allowances exclusively in a F at H destination for any complete 2 months in a 12 month period, they "may" suspend your international roaming usage, you will be no longer able to use your devices.
The exception is that if you use F at H for a full month abroad, and some of that time is in a non F at H country then these conditions don't apply.
Anyone going to eg Spain for a 5 or 6 months continuous period and signs up for a 12 month contract on the basis that 3 "may" allow you to go over this 2 months time limit is taking a chance. And can hardly complain if they find they cannot

 

[John H]

Post #44. They are not as vague as you might imagine. Their usage conditions state that if you use the F at H allowances exclusively in a F at H destination for any complete 2 months in a 12 month period, they "may" suspend your international roaming usage, you will be no longer able to use your devices.
The exception is that if you use F at H for a full month abroad, and some of that time is in a non F at H country then these conditions don't apply.
Anyone going to eg Spain for a 5 or 6 months continuous period and signs up for a 12 month contract on the basis that 3 "may" allow you to go over this 2 months time limit is taking a chance. And can hardly complain if they find they cannot

There have been several references to a time limit but I cannot find any such limit in my contract. Earlier, I asked if anybody knew of a time limit then could they please post the link. So far, no-one has posted a link.

On the other hand, there have been several posts (including mine) from people who actually have Feel at Home contracts and have been using them without any trouble for a lot longer than the supposed time limits.

 

[witzend]

Post #44. They are not as vague as you might imagine. Their usage conditions state that if you use the F at H allowances exclusively in a F at H destination for any complete 2 months in a 12 month period, they "may" suspend your international roaming usage, you will be no longer able to use your devices.

We have 2 phones both on Three pay as you go after going over the 2 months this year we both had a warning that our service was to be suspended but returned home after being away for 14 wks and they are still working even after spending another 5 wks in France

 

[Byronic]

It's all on 3 website "Usage Conditions". The point is, that a prospective new customer having foreknowledge of this 2 month "may" curtail services limitation (at 3s discretion), would have to be a berk to sign up for a 12 months contract. Sure, some reckon it hasn't happened to them because they haven't abused the Fair Usage Policy, whatever that means, or they are OK at 55 days of use.
Those that relish the possibility of arguing the toss with the likes of 3 after the fact, well good luck to them, I prefer to find a viable alternative.

 

[John H]

It's all on 3 website "Usage Conditions". The point is, that a prospective new customer having foreknowledge of this 2 month "may" curtail services limitation (at 3s discretion), would have to be a berk to sign up for a 12 months contract. Sure, some reckon it hasn't happened to them because they haven't abused the Fair Usage Policy, whatever that means, or they are OK at 55 days of use.
Those that relish the possibility of arguing the toss with the likes of 3 after the fact, well good luck to them, I prefer to find a viable alternative.

Well, at the risk of repeating myself, I have studied both my contract and the 3 website very carefully and can find absolutely no reference to any specific time limit. If you have different information then please post a link to it (third time of asking). Otherwise I will believe the contract I have with 3 (including my correspondence in which they say it would be ideal for my lifestyle) and the comments from those others who also have a contract with them and are using the service without any problem at all (at least one of them for three and a half months!)

 

[Byronic]

We have 2 phones both on Three pay as you go after going over the 2 months this year we both had a warning that our service was to be suspended but returned home after being away for 14 wks and they are still working even after spending another 5 wks in France

Did you go away knowing they "may" suspend your service after 2 months?

 

[dippingatoe]

Afternoon Marie, glad to hear that you are out and about again.

We full time for 6 months in Uk and Europe .

We have a contract with 3 ,

£17 per month gets us .... Unlimited internet, free texts, tethering for 4 gigs . After 12 months, I'll ask to leave , because I've heard that they will lower the price ,rather than lose low usage customers.

We can use it abroad at the UK rate , but no tethering.

Hope this helps.

Do you have a link to this contract. I am hoping to leave for continent soon

 

[dippingatoe]

Does anybody out there use satellite for internet access on the move?

Yes - I had it fitted back in 2014 having spent a while in Scotland Shetland and Outer Hebrides where I found little signal for internet or either of my phones, and felt I needed a backup if stuck out in the wilds (being a little disabled and travelling alone)

I can't say I am delighted with it. It doesnt perform as I was lead to believe, but it is better than nothing. The signal is not always available - I was told 'if you can see the sky you will get a signal' Not true, but as I say it does give you one more option of a connection

As to whether it is worth the exorbitant installation fee......

 

[witzend]

Did you go away knowing they "may" suspend your service after 2 months?

Yes think I remember reading it somewhere so always carry a couple of spare sims. Where did you see info can you post a link

 

[witzend]

Do you have a link to this contract. I am hoping to leave for continent soon

We got our data sim here Three Mobile Broadband Ready to Go 3GB Preloaded Data: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

 

[Byronic]

Yes think I remember reading it somewhere so always carry a couple of spare sims. Where did you see info can you post a link

I'm tethered to my 02 phone at mo. Getting constant HTTP 403 messages. Can't manage to post a link.
Running everything down for my winter escape!
But here's the slow way:

Search Feel At Home
www three.co.uk

Scroll first page down to near the bottom.
To "dedicated support page" fairly discreet LOL

Click on "Usage Restrictions" and a lot more info besides on this page.