I put this question out to relatives/friends in the UK and here is what
came back:
BT is the main phone line supplier through whose equipment almost
all broadband services are run (some cable companies also run broadband, but
only cover a small percentage of the market by comparison).
BT Openzone would be the best way forward, but depends on his general
proximity to available hotspots. You essentially buy credit top ups for time
spent online.
As far as I know, there is no residential subscription wifi available as
such. However in certain areas BT have internet/wifi enabled phone boxes
which I guess you may be able to subscribe to the BT Openzone wifi package.
BT openzone are in a few areas like McDonalds, Starbucks, etc. so it may be
worth looking at http://www.btopenzone.com/
Sorry, other than tapping into an area where residents haven't secured their
own personal WIFI Accesss Points, I don't know. Another option would also to
purchase a Vodafone 3G datacard if within range. Look at www.vodafone.co.uk
or http://www.vodafonebusinessshop.co.uk/3GUsbModem.html
- Pricey though!
Regards,
Ian
Good luck,
Richard P.
tom.chambers wrote:
Listmembers -
When I last spent much time in the UK (1997 ) I had to
search out internet cafes or rare connections in private
homes to get online. Are there wireless ISPs now who cover the UK ,
and which a tourist can buy into for a month
at a time or so ?
Thanks for any ideas or advice ,
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