Pay as you go internet

[icequeenk]

My nephew has joined the army and is planning on buying a laptop to use, he heard of pay as you go internet, is this right enough and can someone recommend a supplier. Also how on earth would it work if he's in barracks with other people in the same boat.

TIA, Kimbers

[ACtheTROLL]

I'd have thought that connections would be layed on .... or at least available in rest areas

[icequeenk]

I did wonder about that...he's 16, he knows everything...and nothing, lol.

[cleggie]

tell him to subscribe to the t mobile or 3G modem that uses a sim card
its about �15 per month and can be used anywhere
it justs connects to a usb port

or his mobile phone may be used as a modem likewise

[4candles]

Is this a special sea-going regiment, that has its barracks in a boat?

Sorry - couldn't resist ;>}

[icequeenk]

Asked him last night and he says no there's no wireless system set up.

Thanks for info about t-mobile & 3g, I'll investigate for him.

He has an Orange contract, maybe that would work too?

Any more info would be great thanks!

[Oneeyedvic]

The network provider '3' have a pay as you go modem - the modem is free and the cost is �10 per month on a 2 year contract. There is a 1GB allowance - great for general surfing but not good enough for downloading music etc.

Try your local 3 store or superdrug or http://threestore.three.co.uk/broadband/

[dodgyshirt]

The 3 modem would be the answer but beware of exceeding the download limit as you are charged a swingeing rate which equates to �102 per 1GB and to exceed the limit invokes a charge for a minimum of 1GB even if you exceed the limit by only 1MB.