Posted by chrisfirst
Hi guys! I'm moving back to London next week and I have to have broadband at my new place. The only trouble, I don't have any UK credit or debit card and I don't have any friend who can sign up for me. So, I'm a bit stucked and don't know what to do.
Any ideas?
Posted by absinthebri
If you have a BT phone you can have it added to your phone bill.
Posted by chrisfirst
Well, I have spoked to them earlier, but they advised me, I can have a BT line with almost nothing, but unfortunately since last week, they need a credit/debit card for the broadband.
Any ideas?
Posted by slattery69
try a local cable company ntl and telewest let you pay all there bills via paypoint in local shops or at the bank.
ive no idea who the cable company is in london but i m sure google can help you
Posted by chrisfirst
Yeah, I was thinking about these cable services, but none of them is available in my area. I've tried both NTL and Telewest. It seems like Homechoice is available, but they need credit/debit card details as well.
Posted by raverbaby
Do you have a basic cash card? I don't have a credit or debit card ether and have just got broadand without. But i do have a basic bank account wit a cash card
Posted by chrisfirst
Unfortunately I don't have any bank account in the UK. Not even a basic one.
Posted by pmerryman
The most likely thing to do is open a bank account when you get back to the uk!!!!!
Posted by chrisfirst
Yeah, I know, but it takes time and they need some stuff I don't have yet, like a utility bill and some other things. The other thing is, it's not that easy to open a bank account then it was before. And I will need an internet connection as soon as I get back. I mean in max a week time.
Posted by themarques
This should help you....
They offer prepaid credit cards no questions asked, just be carefull as I am sure the apr is high but if you keep things within reason I am sure you will be fine.
http://www.everything-financial.co.uk/la/1811
Posted by chrisfirst
Thanks marques, but I know them and they only offer one kind of card at the moment which is a cash plus card and it's very good actually. I will get one as soon as I can. The only problem they need a least one kind of utility bill and I don't have any.
Posted by pmerryman
can you not use an internet cafe until you get the relevant bills/bank account that you need.
Posted by chrisfirst
Yeah, sure I can and I will, but first of all, sometimes I need to use the internet 24/7 even 4 in the morning and the other thing is the closest net cafe is about 2 miles from my place.
Any other ideas?
Posted by p900 lover
2 miles on London?
Where abouts in London are you?
Posted by chrisfirst
Middle of Docklands.
Posted by Jools
How about getting a Wi-fi card and seeing if any of your neighbours have an open wireless connection?
Works for someone I know - he's had free broadband for months - no idea who's though....
Posted by fatreg
I can get that at my flat, dunno why i pay for my own broadband!!
should just leach this other persons!
fatreg
Posted by chrisfirst
LOL! Sure I will try that, but I can't be sure someone in the building has any unsecured network.
Posted by chrisfirst
Well, anyone?
Posted by chrisfirst
Well, I`m back and I haven`t find any provider yet! Please help!
Posted by chrisfirst
BUMP!
Posted by dude_se
cant you find a broadband number you dial up on your pc and it gets charged to your phone bill? i know this works for dial up but surely theres something simular for broadband if you have a the right modem. you could also try the free trials on the cds they give you like aol. not sure if they are bb or not but ive seen them around
dude_se
Posted by jcwhite_uk
doesnt work like that. broadband is always on and you need your phone line setup especially.
Posted by dude_se
i would just put up with dial up for a while then. you can leave it on as it is fairly cheap now and just use your mobile for calls.
dude_se
Posted by chrisfirst
I think I give a try to this new Talk Talk thing from Carephone Warehouse as it`s free forever and my international calls won`t cost me a fortune anymore. I hope they don`t need any cards.
Posted by Dj Boyi
Cant u use yer mobile for a connection?