Is there any way to get broadband without a phone?

I'm thinking satellite here. Dumping the phone altogether. Possible?

MM

"MM" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm thinking satellite here. Dumping the phone altogether. Possible?

Yes, depending on your post code, you could use www.mynow.co.uk

you can have broadband from £10 per month
you can get up and running within 24 hours
you can try wireless broadband for 30 days, risk-free
you can enjoy free customer service 7 days a week

Both my In-laws and a mate of mine have used them for over a year, and never
had to call C/S




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MM wrote:
> I'm thinking satellite here. Dumping the phone altogether. Possible?

Satellite-delivered broadband tends to be one-way only, with the uplink being
telephone based (dialup or ISDN)

However, two-way satellite systems are available, but are considerably more
expensive than ADSL. Typical speeds are 2048k down, 1024k up.

You are looking at over £1000 for setup, and around £60/month for service charges.

If you can get _ANY_ ADSL in your area, for that money you get better throughput
with multiple lines and routers, and some load balancing/bonding by your ISP

"Jim Howes" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> MM wrote:
>> I'm thinking satellite here. Dumping the phone altogether. Possible?
>
> Satellite-delivered broadband tends to be one-way only, with the uplink
> being
> telephone based (dialup or ISDN)
>
> However, two-way satellite systems are available, but are considerably
> more
> expensive than ADSL. Typical speeds are 2048k down, 1024k up.
>
> You are looking at over £1000 for setup, and around £60/month for service
> charges.

And you can't get it if you are near an airport as the installation requires
a licence as its a radio transmitter, the companies that supply sattelite
have to apply to the CAA for permission if you are near an airport and they
generally say no.
I know because I tried a few years ago.

"MM" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm thinking satellite here. Dumping the phone altogether. Possible?
>
> MM

Is Virginmedia available in your area ?
Whats your postcode?

"SJP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Is Virginmedia available in your area ?
> Whats your postcode?

You need to order a Telephone line at the same time..




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"Prime" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "SJP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Is Virginmedia available in your area ?
>> Whats your postcode?
>
> You need to order a Telephone line at the same time..
>
Not if you are in a cable area you don't
I had ntl broadband without TV and phone unless they've changed the rules

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, (E-Mail Removed) (Prime)
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> > Is Virginmedia available in your area ?
> > Whats your postcode?
>
> You need to order a Telephone line at the same time..

Nope - 2 for £20 gives you 2Mb Broadband and Cable TV, without a phone
line.

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Jim Howes <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> MM wrote:
> > I'm thinking satellite here. Dumping the phone altogether. Possible?
>
> Satellite-delivered broadband tends to be one-way only, with the uplink being
> telephone based (dialup or ISDN)
>
> However, two-way satellite systems are available, but are considerably more
> expensive than ADSL. Typical speeds are 2048k down, 1024k up.
>
.... and as I understand it not very nice for interactive use (i.e.
where you are typing and characters are being echoed back from the
remote).

> You are looking at over £1000 for setup, and around £60/month for service charges.
>
> If you can get _ANY_ ADSL in your area, for that money you get better throughput
> with multiple lines and routers, and some load balancing/bonding by your ISP

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"Prime" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "SJP" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> Is Virginmedia available in your area ?
>> Whats your postcode?
>
> You need to order a Telephone line at the same time..

I had cable internet for years without a phone or TV.