On 25/11/2016 14:13, Nick wrote:
On 24/11/2016 16:18, MrCheerful wrote:
On 24/11/2016 16:12, Brian Gaff wrote:
Well what I have done here is to use their router as a simple modem
and put
a network cable through to where I want the router and as these seem
pretty
cheap run it there. This has the added bonus for me is that all the
desktop
machines are hard wired and only the portable stuff needs the wifi.
In my view these hubs they all bundle seem to be their own worst
enemies
having antennas inside the case and no aerial socket.
I have however been through several power supplies for their hub as
these
seemingly do fail quite often.
I'm assuming you still have to take their phone though I'm not sure.
I have
it, but the costs seem similar to BT, although the call anytime is quite
good if still marketed. Its not cheap though, no matter what they
start it
as, just like the other companies they give you free speed increases
then
after a few months oh look the price has gone up!
Brian


VM charge the same with or without a phone line, eventually I dropped
the bt line and use the vm for incoming calls and a mobile (6 quid a
month)for all outgoing ones, vm are very dear on their phone call
charging unless you can justify the all inclusive option.

It is slightly cheaper not to have the phone line. You can use VOIP for
incoming calls and outgoing if you prefer it to mobile.

It must depend who you speak to at Virgin as to whether it is extra or
not. Either way, for me a monthly sim in the tablet was a big saving
over the BT line plus calls.