mobile connections.

FIF

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #1

Bit of advice needed from those in the know.

During term time I spend 4 nights a week away from home and I need to be connected in the evenings.

I could put an adsl line into the flat where I'm staying but I've seen the alternative of having a USB mobile connection to put on my laptop.

Does anyone else have this?

If so is it reliable?

Is it cost effective?

any advice greatly appreciated.

 

bocadillo

Water Gypsy

• Aug 31, 2016

• #2

It would probably be more convenient to go mifi. It's a wireless router - connects to the mobile network and you connect to it by wifi.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/162166805086?lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=1006500&poi=&campaignid=620800750&device=c&adgroupid=27378723426&rlsatarget=aud-133395220626la-181480811586&adtype=pla&crdt=0

I use one. Costs me £5 a month for the few days a month I use it.

 

Blaarev

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #3

bocadillo said:

It would probably be more convenient to go mifi. It's a wireless router - connects to the mobile network and you connect to it by wifi.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/162166805086?lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=1006500&poi=&campaignid=620800750&device=c&adgroupid=27378723426&rlsatarget=aud-133395220626la-181480811586&adtype=pla&crdt=0

I use one. Costs me £5 a month for the few days a month I use it.

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First ever url including an emoji?

 

SwedeFox

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #4

If you have a smartphone it's easily done via Internet Sharing, that depends on your usage and data plan though as it tends to eat up a lot of data.

 

FIF

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #5

now I'm even more confused.

Off to find out what mifi is.

All I want is to be able to connect to the internet from a flat without a connection a few days during the week especially if there's a midweek match for me to watch (CL). I don't have a smartphone.

 

FIF

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #6

So with mifi you buy a card like for a phone?

Any idea how many GB I'd need for normal consumption 16 hrs a week (incl watching a game)?

 

bocadillo

Water Gypsy

• Aug 31, 2016

• #7

FIF said:

now I'm even more confused.

Off to find out what mifi is.

All I want is to be able to connect to the internet from a flat without a connection a few days during the week especially if there's a midweek match for me to watch (CL). I don't have a smartphone.

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It's really just like the USB dongle that you were considering - except that it doesn't actually plug in to your laptop. You can put it near your window where the mobile reception will be better and then use your laptop's wifi facility to connect to it.

 

Jeff

Administrator

Staff member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #8

FIF said:

So with mifi you buy a card like for a phone?

Any idea how many GB I'd need for normal consumption 16 hrs a week (incl watching a game)?

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Depends on the quality of the stream. It could be over 1GB for a match, or it could be less than 500 MB.

I would suggest measuring your data use while you're at home for a few days, including watching a match, to give you a better idea.

 

FIF

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #9

Another question. If I took out a smartphone with 40 gig internet usage it is possible and easy to link my laptop to the smartphone and use the internet on my laptop?

 

Jeff

Administrator

Staff member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #10

FIF said:

Another question. If I took out a smartphone with 40 gig internet usage it is possible and easy to link my laptop to the smartphone and use the internet on my laptop?

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Your phone should be able to create a wifi hotspot.
Not all mobile networks will let you use mobile data in this way though, so you'll need to check before agreeing to a contract.

 

bocadillo

Water Gypsy

• Aug 31, 2016

• #11

FIF said:

Another question. If I took out a smartphone with 40 gig internet usage it is possible and easy to link my laptop to the smartphone and use the internet on my laptop?

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This is what Swede was suggesting above.

 

SwedeFox

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #12

FIF said:

Another question. If I took out a smartphone with 40 gig internet usage it is possible and easy to link my laptop to the smartphone and use the internet on my laptop?

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It's very easy. I usually do it directly via Bluetooth but if you're computer doesn't have Bluetooth you can also share your connection as a wifi hotspot as Jeff said.

 

spionfox

Well-Known Member

• Aug 31, 2016

• #13

FIF said:

I don't have a smartphone.

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Ah. So you're the one.

 

FIF

Well-Known Member

• Sep 5, 2016

• #14

I'm back.

There are millions of smartphones out there .*

I'm only looking at paying about 50 euros does anyone have any advice - obviously need to "tether" to my laptop.

I've found these two but all the info is overwhelming for someone who knows nothing.

https://www.amazon.fr/Doogee-X5-Sma...TF8&qid=1472974050&sr=1-1&keywords=smartphone

https://www.amazon.fr/Wiko-Sunny-Sm...TF8&qid=1472974050&sr=1-2&keywords=smartphone

All advice is welcome.

 

FIF

Well-Known Member

• Jun 27, 2017

• #15

Which vpn do people recommend?

Is there a real difference between the free and paid services?

I've just started using vpnbook (hola) anyone tried that?

What about for torrent downloading?

 

Feriol

Well-Known Member

• Jun 27, 2017

• #16

The free ones tend to be slow. i wouldn't know which to recommend but here are some offers.

http://www.lifehacker.co.uk/2017/06...k-get-the-most-out-of-your-commute-with-a-vpn

 

Feriol

Well-Known Member

• Jun 27, 2017

• #17

http://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-vpn-services-and-vpn-deals-of-2017

Just noticed you can get 5gb on the free tier of TunnelBear if you sign up through Techrader linked above. that page also reviews a number of services.

 

Feriol

Well-Known Member

• Jul 2, 2017

• #18

https://sharewareonsale.com/s/windscribe-vpn-giveaway-coupon-sale

Windscribe 50gb per month for free.

 

lazzer

Moderator

• Jul 2, 2017

• #19

Only for Mac devices.

 

Feriol

Well-Known Member

• Jul 3, 2017

• #20

lazzer said:

Only for Mac devices.

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You can download the client for Windows, mac, Linux, ios or android.

If your having difficulty then download and create a free account from the official site and then input the voucher code you are given by shareware on sale.