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WiFi Hubs

  • 25-10-2011 03:04PM
    #1
    Art_Wise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭


    Hi there,

    I am looking for wireless broadband in my house, but for the moment I am stuck because UPC dont service me area.

    So I have been looking into getting a prepay wifi hub, from 3, emoblie or meteor. UPC say they will be in my area in a month so I don't want to sign up for any contracts.

    Has anyone any experience with these or recommendations on the best one?

    They all seem pretty much the same apart from 3 which seems faster but more expensive.

    Cheers
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  • #2
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,302 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    It all boils down to how has the best if any 3G coverage in your house. Have you a 3G capable phone, do a network search and see what 3G networks appear.


  • #3
    Art_Wise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭Art_Wise


    Thanks for getting back to me.

    I have an iphone 4 and the coverage is perfect. I never have a problem with my internet on it. It's Dublin 2 that I am in, UPC just can't get here yet.

    I just need something to connect my laptop and desktop too.


  • #4
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    Is there an app you can download for the iphone that lets you use it as a wirless access point


  • #5
    jay93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,323 ✭✭✭jay93


    demanufactured wrote: »
    Is there an app you can download for the iphone that lets you use it as a wirless access point

    If it's an Iphone 4 it should have the wireless hotspot built into the phone.


  • #6
    Art_Wise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭Art_Wise


    Thanks for your replies. I do have a hotspot function on my phone but will it not cost me a fortune going through it?


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  • #7
    Red Harvest
    Closed Accounts Posts: 263 ✭✭Red Harvest


    Art_Wise wrote: »
    Thanks for your replies. I do have a hotspot function on my phone but will it not cost me a fortune going through it?

    What network you on?


  • #8
    -=al=-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,306 ✭✭✭-=al=-


    depends your network and data plan

    check your data limits out


  • #9
    Art_Wise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25 ✭Art_Wise


    I'm on o2 billpay at the moment, but I am considering changing. I don't have a contract with them so I am free to leave.


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