using 3g dongle in france
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No problems at all, especially if it is a contract one but seriously be careful. You probably don't pay anything to use it over here as it is all covered in your monthly payment but to use it abroad will cost about £6 per MB - bearing in mind many web pages these days can be touching 1MB this is very scary and bills well into the thousands are very common when people don't realise the costs
involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
Soft Top said:
No problems at all, especially if it is a contract one but seriously be careful. You probably don't pay anything to use it over here as it is all covered in your monthly payment but to use it abroad will cost about £6 per MB - bearing in mind many web pages these days can be touching 1MB this is very scary and bills well into the thousands are very common when people don't realise the costs
involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
cheers, yes it is a contract one, i just need to be able to access emails, and book hotels if my plans change! involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
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sawman said:
Soft Top said:
No problems at all, especially if it is a contract one but seriously be careful. You probably don't pay anything to use it over here as it is all covered in your monthly payment but to use it abroad will cost about £6 per MB - bearing in mind many web pages these days can be touching 1MB this is very scary and bills well into the thousands are very common when people don't realise the costs
involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
cheers, yes it is a contract one, i just need to be able to access emails, and book hotels if my plans change! involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
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Stevenj214 said:
sawman said:
Soft Top said:
No problems at all, especially if it is a contract one but seriously be careful. You probably don't pay anything to use it over here as it is all covered in your monthly payment but to use it abroad will cost about £6 per MB - bearing in mind many web pages these days can be touching 1MB this is very scary and bills well into the thousands are very common when people don't realise the costs
involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
cheers, yes it is a contract one, i just need to be able to access emails, and book hotels if my plans change! involved.
I myself had an issue in Spain once when I didn't realise that Windows was helpfully downloading updates in the backgroud using a 3G card! £300 down the drain but luckily the company picks up the TAB. Still the dividends were £300 lighter that year!
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Yeah, be VERY careful - but everyone has mentioned this so far.
Costs vary according to the provider and if you can use a partner network, but either way, its a license to print money. My most recent bill was over 600 quid, but that was for quite a bit of data from 3 separate Euro trips - so it quickly adds up!
Costs vary according to the provider and if you can use a partner network, but either way, its a license to print money. My most recent bill was over 600 quid, but that was for quite a bit of data from 3 separate Euro trips - so it quickly adds up!
off_again said:
Yeah, be VERY careful - but everyone has mentioned this so far.
Costs vary according to the provider and if you can use a partner network, but either way, its a license to print money. My most recent bill was over 600 quid, but that was for quite a bit of data from 3 separate Euro trips - so it quickly adds up!
I can see i might have to go to mcdonalds or somewhere - just need to touch base a couple of times so shouldnt be too onerousCosts vary according to the provider and if you can use a partner network, but either way, its a license to print money. My most recent bill was over 600 quid, but that was for quite a bit of data from 3 separate Euro trips - so it quickly adds up!
Turn off all your automatic updates, windows, anti-virus etc. and if possible use a web based email programme to check for messages as they mean you only need to download the ones you want to see rather than that amusing 6mb video attachment someone forwarded to you.
Alternatively, get a PAYG card when there for data. I am going this week and intend to look out for one but don't know who is best for this at present.
Alternatively, get a PAYG card when there for data. I am going this week and intend to look out for one but don't know who is best for this at present.
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