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Broadband for two computers - do I need to pay twice?

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  • 20-08-2007 2:10pm
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    troubled1
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭


    I have two computers at home and want to get online with broadband on both of them. Do I need to pay for two broadband packages? I am thinking of going with NTL as I don't want a phone line. Can anyone advise?
    Thx


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    christophicus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭christophicus


    LOL No you dont need to pay twice. You pay for the one line and then share that connection between the 2 pc'c with a router. Also NTL suck at the moment.


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    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,718 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    No, you only pay once. If the two computers are in different rooms, then you need to get a wireless broadband router to connect both computers to the line.

    NTL will sell you a wireless BB router for an extra €50 one of fee (unless you get the most expensive package, then it is free) and they will install it for you.

    Depending on the age of your PC's they may not have wireless built in, in which case you will also need to get wireless USB adaptors.


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    watty
    Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    Though for more than a few PCs, using ethernet cable is better.


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    troubled1
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭troubled1


    That helps I think, as you can see I am a technology numbnut! Another question you might be able to help with If NTL suck at the moment who would do you recommend?


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    thebman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,012 ✭✭✭✭thebman


    troubled1 wrote:
    That helps I think, as you can see I am a technology numbnut! Another question you might be able to help with If NTL suck at the moment who would do you recommend?

    Where do you live so we know what's available to you?


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    troubled1
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭troubled1


    D6w


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    talkingclock
    Registered Users Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭talkingclock


    Isn't it somewhere buried deep in some BB provider's T&Cs that you are allowed only to connect one single computer to that BB line and no sharing allowed? in theory...


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    Dampsquid
    Registered Users Posts: 681 ✭✭✭Dampsquid


    I doubt it
    talkingclock wrote:
    Isn't it somewhere buried deep in some BB provider's T&Cs that you are allowed only to connect one single computer to that BB line and no sharing allowed? in theory...


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    Dampsquid wrote:
    I doubt it

    Particularly as many supply wireless router/modems as standard now.


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    watty
    Registered Users Posts: 32,417 ✭✭✭✭watty


    A public hotspot or sharing to an entire apartment block would likely contravene some T&C.

    And also be silly on the regular bandwidth & Cap!


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