HVB wrote:
> Hello group,
>
> I seek the advice of group on the following matter.
>
> I'm going to be based away from home for a few months (3 to 6).
>
> The place I'm going to (mainland UK) currently has no fixed PSTN
> facility. I'm so used to having my ADSL that I'll feel digitally poor
> without it... though I suppose I could use the extra time I'll have on
> my hands to have an affair. ;-) (only kidding!)
>
> Anyway...
>
> I could get a PSTN line installed at my own expense (£124.99 with BT).
> This is a bit steep for what could be just three months and I'd still
> have to pay for ADSL on top of that. Adding on ADSL costs, I would
> therefore be looking at something in the region of £185 for three
> months internet access. Which is a lot.
Bit luck and a neighbour will have a wide open access point for you to
share. Just don't be greedy and they'll never know.