can i get internet without line rental

kerrymaid

I'm moving and want to hook up to the internet - wondering is there any way of skipping the eircom line rental (€20 upwards) as i'l never really need the landline otherwise. It's slightly out of town so is there a way?:rolleyes:

marathont

there a few wireless isps around the country, or check out the irish wan.

Capt'n Midnight

You can get Naked DSL for about a tenner in other EU/OECD countries, and then pay your ISP of choice.

But since eircom have a monopoly on copper they can stiff you for three times that.

Please post your location as that is the Key word for BB here, unless you live across the boarder where they have finally got 100% BB coverage, up from 98.5% last year.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/16/broadband_ni/

Every home and business in Northern Ireland can now access a broadband service after ...
"Government has invested almost £10m in delivering broadband across Northern Ireland and this provision is key to ensuring that the infrastructure, necessary to compete successfully in the global market, is in place."

Our lot has invested a lot more than three times £10m and what have we got to show for it ?

aidan_walsh

Capt'n, she's slightly outside of Tralee town.

Unfortunatly, to the best of my knowledge there isn't a decent reputable wireless solution available in Kerry, nor are there any plans. If you want the internet, you'll be paying Eircom for some time to come.

Sudsy

dont smart telecom offer line renatal free solutions? i had them before and we got a great service!

Sam Vimes

Sudsy wrote:

dont smart telecom offer line renatal free solutions? i had them before and we got a great service!

i think the exact figure is 7 people in the nation of ireland can get smart broadband. my area is out in the sticks (dublin 15) so i can't get it

aidan_walsh

Sudsy wrote:

dont smart telecom offer line renatal free solutions? i had them before and we got a great service!

Your phone number 066xxxxxxx is in the exchange TRALEE.
This exchange is on our current Network Build Programme for 2006.

kerrymaid

ah, i suppose it's 24 euro a month at least for me then - basic broadband another 9.99 - i begrudge them it thou!
Thanks lads anyway

Capt'n Midnight

www.vbnets.com - give them a ring as they probably have a good idea of the state of wireless internet in that part of the world, ask for Peter perhaps

demac

Aiden,
I know of a guy a few miles outside of Tralee who started up a wireless group scheme. What side of the town are you on ?

I'm not sure if line rental is needed or not but I can put you in touch if you wish.