broadband charges

[modeller]

When using a pay as you go on a laptop. Do you start paying as soon as you connect to the net or only when you start downloading. ?

[ACtheTROLL]

as soon as you connect you ARE in effect downloading

not much at all - but it's there - depends if you have a connection time or capacity tariff

[modeller]

Thanks ACthe that's what I thought might be the case. It's with Vodafone , there's no monthly subscription or contract, I pay �15 each time it is used up and no more. So it's governed by how much it is used over any period of time. So theoretically it could last a year or more if it wasn't used much. Vodafone is the only supplier who who doesn't put a time limit on its use so it truly is Pay as you Go.

[HillyHugger]

How much is your download limit?

[modeller]

HillyHugger The �15 is for 1GB which they claim is roughly 30 hours of web browsing ,650 emails,30 two minute videos or 60 music tracts. I can't of course prove all these claims, but it amply covers my requirements

[noway2]

Hi mod,I'm on pay as you go also.With 3G,in Ireland.I pay 25euro per month,But I have to use that within the month.I cant carry over anything.I need to top up every 30 days.

[modeller]

Hinoway Yes I think that is the normal arrangement but my family all use the the Vodafone option . The first payment of �39 includes the �15 for the 1GB and does not expire.
How much did you pay for your 3G modem ? The list I have shows �58.71 is that correct ?

[noway2]

99 euro mod.Dont know how much that is in �. I'ts just me that uses the net.I found a better deal with meteor,(dont know if you have them in UK) recently 69euro for modem,and 20 euro per month top up.