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Discussion in 'Computers/Gadgets' started by born red 79, Nov 21, 2011.

  1. born red 79

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    Right I'm bein a total nuicance here tonight with all me questions but here goes.. again

    I need to get wireless internet in. The one i've got now is a pay as you go plug in modem from 3 but I need the one where you can run more than one computer off it and wifi beceause I just got me daughter one of them tablets for christmas and this internet won't plug in to it.

    This one costs 25 a month so would be lookin for somethin similar..

    Who do I get on to for it? I've tried the sky website but i don't think they offer it in ireland and I can't get UPC

    Any info is appreciated..
     
    #1 born red 79, Nov 21, 2011
  2. MrsPepe

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    Check out vodafone mifi

    Its a wireless unit thats smaller then a box of playing cards and its wireless

    We use one in work for certain runs, all you have to do is turn it on

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    Its €20 per month and you can use up to 5 devices off it at same time. Its 10gbs PM but its an 18 month contract.

    Its pretty cool and simple to use.You can get a 12 month but its a lower gb
     
    #2 MrsPepe, Nov 21, 2011
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  3. honald_tdb

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    Yep, was going to suggest this too.
     
    #3 honald_tdb, Nov 21, 2011
  4. Garrett

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    Majella,

    That little piece of kit looks very good, but am I right in thinking you need decent constant mobile signal to get this thing to work ?

    For areas where there is not decent and reliable mobile coverage, might be better to look at some of the landline alternatives, perhaps ?

    (I.E. Broadband via a cable into the house with a wireless router then to distribute the signal internally)
     
    #4 Garrett, Nov 22, 2011
  5. MrsPepe

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    One of our drivers went on a tour of Connemara and I gave him the unit to test it.

    (We are talking lots of mountains etc)

    He had no probs with it whatsoever. It has been to Knock and Shannon loads of times, no probs. I have also used it in my apt which has terrible mobile reception and it was perfect.

    You are allowed to have it on a 2 week trial to test it so its defo something to look into
     
    #5 MrsPepe, Nov 22, 2011
  6. born red 79

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    Oh I like the look of that vodafone one and it'd only need to work the PC and the new tablet I got the kidder..

    See where ye said broadband through cable, Garrett... who does that? I can't think of any internet companies. Just upc but I can't get that..
     
    #6 born red 79, Nov 22, 2011
  7. Malzheimer

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    Digiweb, Smart, Eircom, UTV, Vodafone all do cable broadband. I work for a broadband company myself, depends where you live and how much you use it, on which product is best for ya.
     
    #7 Malzheimer, Nov 22, 2011
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    I am living in an area with no fixed line BB and am using the 3 mifi device and am quiet happy with it. I had the dongle (usb modem) previously but was looking for something similar to what you're looking for - connecting multiple devices, laptops, netbooks, phone etc and this works a treat in fairness.

    http://www.three.ie/contractstore/shop/flow/PricePlan.aspx?handsetProductId=889

    (Signal can be "iffy" sometimes but a reboot of the router usually sorts it)
     
    #8 RedRuairi, Nov 22, 2011
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    Thanks for the info.. all dead helpful, just gonna look for the best for whay I need now..
     
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    have you a phone line in the house ?
     
    #10 south, Nov 22, 2011
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    Cheers for that follow up info Majella,

    Defo makes that little vodafone gizzmo worthwhile, if the service is as reliable as it seems to be from what you've said ...
     
    #11 Garrett, Nov 22, 2011
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    Just be careful with any 3G connection. Depending on how much you download, if you go over your allowance you'll get heavily penalised. A movie is anything from 1gig to 3 gig (for HD). You'll soon go over if you are using iTunes or the like for movies.
     
    #12 Dermoth, Nov 22, 2011
  13. MrsPepe

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    The vodafone unit has now dropped to €39 to buy on the ready to go option, could be handy for someone., You can buy cred for day,week or month

    Handy if you want to entertain kids on a long journey
     
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    Nice bit of kit this.Would I be right though in saying that it's more for browsing and not really suitable for downloading movies,playing online etc?
     
    #14 Maverick, Nov 23, 2011
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    I suppose it would depend on how much "credit" you buy but I'd say you wouldn't be downloading movies no.

    The driver that actually tested our one was impressed with it and he actually just bought one and told me about the drop in price.

    My sis is picking one up as she goes up and down to Temple st a lot and it will keep both kids entertained on thetrip
     
    #15 MrsPepe, Nov 23, 2011
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    If they had an unlimited option I'd be well up for getting one,maybe in the future they will.
     
    #16 Maverick, Nov 23, 2011
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    Got the 3 wifi thingy today plugged it in typed in the codes and away I go Yippee.

    Tried to order it on line that didnt work, so rang them yesterday told your man that I was with them for the last 3 years why would he charge me for an upgrade. He said he had to charge for the unit 9 euro then he spoke to some manager and got me 2 months free. Saving me 40 euro. HaHa
     
    #17 Dzer2, Nov 24, 2011
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