[/font][/size]Hi Everybody, I have a holiday home about 3 miles past san pedro de alcantra. just past guadelmena golf., I am trying to get broadband access in my house with no phone line I visit there a few times A year so I would be a very casual user does anybody know where or how I can get no contract usb connection or what does everybody else do in my position any help please,

cheers Gerry

With no phone line you are clearly tied to using a mobile phone for your internet access. I would try popping into the Carphone Warehouse opposite El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banus and enquiring about pay-as-you-go SIM cards with Internet access. This is likely to be expensive, so it could be worth checking if a contract SIM would work out cheaper even if you only use it occassionally throughout the year.

A less obvious solution could be to see if any of your neighbours have wireless internet in their own homes. You could suggest that you pay them something each time you come down (it could even just be a couple of bottles of wine!) to use their connection. Depending on the size of your property, you are almost certain to have at least one wireless network you can "see".

Remember, though, that using an unsecured wireless network without permission is almost certainly illegal!

Hi, cheers for your reply so fast, just want a simple package to use my laptop in spain, Tried the neighbours but none of them know what their security key is or even what it is and I dont want to push too hard, at present I have to walk down to shopping area and use hotspots, trying to get away from that,
All the best,
Gerry

Hi Gerry

Try these guys: http://www.mercuryinternet.com/

They have wireless receivers that can be easily installed in your house - the only caveat is that you need a line of sight signal from one of their transmitters.

They have non-contract based options.

Well they have some option about not adding phone, you can use the wireless receiver just other said. It is easy and convenient to use.

Another option: I just purchased a Movistar USB modem for a client.

It was 39.99€ from FNAC in La Cañada and you can top up with the following plans (approx):

1 day - 4€
1 week - 20€
1 month - 70€

Speeds are reasonable for most general use.