Satellite two way needs this place visiting every time you move...
http://licensing.ofcom.org.uk/radiocommunication-lic...

So ok if staying in one place for a few days/weeks but no good for say someone who moves around all the time.

Thanks for the info Saffron, I am looking around for a 3G router now, any recommendations? Is there any add-ons or devices to vastly increase the range of 3G connection?

Antenna, i,e better signal when not in a metal box http://www.solwise.co.uk/3g-antenna-outdoor.htm

http://www.solwise.co.uk/3g-routers-outdoor-aap-2410... might be worth a look

Right, so that second link is in a sense an amplifier box for a SIM card so that if you are getting coverage of up to �7mb� with your provider you will get it as it says up to 150mb/s, or is that LAN? Anyway, is 3G not a router or dongle or can you just buy a SIM separately?

I have never been anywhere where there is not a BT Fon or Openzone access point.

That is the lan the 150Mbps...if a cell tower can only supply 7Mbps you cannot get faster than that

So is what I am looking for is a 3G router? Would that offer the best connection and speed for a Van? That device you showed me, do you need a SIM for that and where would I find one that supports good internet coverage? I'm sorry for all the questions I have never had a phone or got involved in broadband. Also is there such thing as 4G?

Edited by deleted (Sat 29-Oct-11 20:03:17)

That device just needs a sim, talk to Solwise about which networks it works with,

3G coverage is patchy, and you can often find it dropping to 110Kbps, particularly when on the move.

Best bet (and as most tech travellers do) is carry sim's, or dongles for a variety of providers, or just go to a cafe with free wi-fi.

As I understand it, and Andrew will correct me if I'm wrong, you (probably) do not need a router.

You may be confused by the fact nearly everyone talks about routers for ADSLx, where they mean ADSLx routers, which are all-in-one boxes containing a modem, a router and a four-port switch.

It's the modem part that connects to the internet, and if you only have one computer needing access then the rest can be unnecessary.

In particular, 3G dongles are modems .

4G is (I think) available in the States, but will be a while before it gets here. I believe it is waiting for the analogue TV frequencies to become available to run it on.

I understand but will a router have a larger range and less drops than a dongle as it is larger and you can add an Antenna?