broadband on your travels

[AndyC]

Bear in mind that Orange and O2 have merged. The wife has an O2 mobile and I have an Orange one and we can use both systems now. This should give the best UK coverage.

I think it's Orange & T-Mobile that have merged, and only for voice calls at the moment though I think they will be sharing data in the future.

AndyC

 

[caspar]

I think you're right Andy!

 

[novice1968]

wi-fi hotspot

I have an HTC Desire phone on 3, which has just been updated to Android 2.2

This allows you to use your phone, via a local wi-fi connection to a laptop (wi-fi hotspot), for access to the internet.

Potentially useful, if you have such a phone with a reasonable data allowance, and means you don't have to purchase a separate dongle.

updated my phone to HTC desire HD wi-fi hotspot did not work on my pc window 7 OS, did yours work

 

[wolfie69]

Belt & Braces

I have "3" 3G modem - unlocked - and have sims for all the networks (UK), on PAYG.

I mainly use 3 in the UK, but I got an French Orange Sim, while there in the summer.

I will probably look at one of those WiFi Boosters, before the summer, as the kids are very heavy users (You Tube / Video).

So if you really need Internet Access, you really do need more than one solution.

Cheers

 

[Canalsman]

updated my phone to HTC desire HD wi-fi hotspot did not work on my pc window 7 OS, did yours work

Sorry, I can't tell you - I haven't tried it because I have a 3 dongle anyway ...

 

[tomcampbell652]

Mifi or 3g broadband

These units work very well and after looking at coverage will be great in the south of the country and as it supplies wifi from the 3g signal for up to 5 users trying one in my Feb adventures

3 (THREE) HUAWEI E5830 SILVER 1GB MIFI IN CAR WIFI PAYG on eBay (end time 17-Jan-11 11:26:47 GMT)

 

[sagart]

updated my phone to HTC desire HD wi-fi hotspot did not work on my pc window 7 OS, did yours work

As I understand it, a laptop on its own cannot be a hotspot. To become one it needs linking to an ethernet port on a pc or router and setting up an ad-hoc network.
I use an HTC Touch Pro and access hotspots directly or, on Windows 7, by linking it to my Pc for wireless access using the router as a source of Internet.
Why bother to use a laptop at any rate when you can directly log into wireless networks?
If you are desperate, look at How to convert your laptop into a Wireless HotSpot?
Commercially FREE HOTSPOT - Hotspot Management Software by HotspotSystem.com - Create your FREE Hotspot serves the US. well and gives some idea of what is needed