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Getting the internet?

Mick0 · 2009-01-13 22:00:23

I'm sure this has been covered before but here we go again.... How do i get the internet? I dont have a land line, no cable and i'm just outside of 3g zone. For anyone that's familiar with Galway, i live in Menlo which is about 5k outside the city in a nice rural setting alongside the river. The problem is connectivity is…

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13-01-2009 11:00pm

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Mick0

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I'm sure this has been covered before but here we go again.... How do i get the internet? I dont have a land line, no cable and i'm just outside of 3g zone. For anyone that's familiar with Galway, i live in Menlo which is about 5k outside the city in a nice rural setting alongside the river. The problem is connectivity is crap, so what are the solutions? The mast at Thonabrucky is in line of sight... might this be a possibility using the right kind of antenna? I've heard of Galway WAN but need to do some more research. Can anyone point me in the right direction here? It would be much appreciated.

Mick

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#2 14-01-2009 10:32am
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Whatever about getting it free, I know someone in those parts who signed up to Irish Broadband. Worth a shot if you're stuck.

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#3 14-01-2009 11:12am
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Op I have edited and retitled your original post. There is no such thing as a free lunch understood?:)

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