Broadband connection needed ASAP - Short Term

[bobthemonkey]

As per the title, I need broadband access in a property ASAP. 30 day rolling contract type affair would be ideal.

It has a BT phone line and probably cable. Is in a questionable area 3G wise.

Cost is not a concern in any way; just need the connection up and running NOW. Would like to avoid 3G as it is flakey at best in the location. Is ADSL still circa 14 days activation? It is LLU'ed for Orange, O2/Be* and CPW if that helps.

Suggestions?

If I do go with 3G, is Voda the best option, providing I can get a decent enough signal?

No problems doing this as a business offering.

Edited by bobthemonkey on Monday 1st March 21:02

[philthy]

1 month contract, superb service:

http://www.zen.co.uk/

There will be a line activation fee, and possibly a charge for a router. Getting the line DSL enabled is in BT's hands, so do you feel lucky ?

An alternative may be a solwise type router that turns a 3g dongle into wifi or wired LAN. Especially useful, if you put it up in the roof where you get a better signal to the 3g dongle You could also get a 3g antenna plugged into the dongle to improve signal strength.

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2009/03/which-3g-a...

HTH

[bobthemonkey]

Zen was my first choice; I just need BT to be quick. I suggest this is unlikely.

Assuming I go down the 3G route, then is Vodas 7.2 service the best option? Also is it available on the 30 day rolling option, either on home or business plans? Is this still using the Huwai dongle.

IIRC Cyberface seems to like this service.

[bobthemonkey]

Well Zen came through in the end.

DSL should be running by end of week.

Thanks for all the suggestions.