Aurore C.
Ummmm.. Not an easy solution i'm affriad. Most broadband providers use whats called a xDSL (Digital Subscriber Line) mainly via ADSL (asymmetric) based on the BT exchange Infrascuture. So in the main the stream a BT landline is needed... However there are other options.
1. xDSL - requires BT landline so not a viable solution.
2. Cable - not in your area according to your question, so not a viable solution.
3. Satellite - This allows for broadband access which can be either one-way (but still requires a BT Landline for dialup connection) or two-way (basically the satellite does everything) with speeds going from 64Kbps to 2Mbps+. However It’s not the easiest of technologies to understand, nor the cheapest in fact still very expensive. So not a viable solution (unless you are rich).
4. Wireless - A wireless ISP is a company that can offer broadband connectativty transmission services to users of wireless equipped computers and devices (PDAs etc.) via the radio frequency (spectrum) signals generally in the 2.4Ghz range rather than end-to-end wire communication. Wireless broadband access comes in many different forms, such as a ‘fixed’ wide-area network or Wi-Fi hotspot (local public and or private access) you will need to looking for private access unless in london and close to a Hotspot. Which for a small monthly fee you can have unlimited access - download is caped though. Maybe a viable solution but it really depends on location. If you are in London great, but if you are in the country then forget it.
5. Powerline - Powerline (PLC) is a new commercially owned technology to the UK that allows access to broadband transmissions along existing national grid power grid cables and therefore straight into the home or office. Once installed, theroyicatlly any standard home / office power socket (plug) can be hooked up for hi-speed access. Speeds of between 1Mbps and up to 20Mbps are theroyically possible. This could be a viable option but again just like wireless it's a new technology so location plays a big part, and like anythiing new it can be costly.
My advice - Wireless or PLC is would probably might your requirements but you will have to really do your homework (don't worry i've provided a few links) otherwise the best option is pay the £124 to activate the BT line and get a normal ADSL ISP..
But with any of these please bear in mind security, Wireless is NOT as secure as you would like or would even hope for.
Good Hunting -
Dark Mennis
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