egger Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I have rented a property for 3 months, can i get the internet for that shorter period, or is it like england only 12 months contract. Also i have an English computer, do i have to do anything that will make it "French friendly " before i come out. And, promise this is the last, i was told that the company Orange have brought out a laptop thing that you plug into the back of your lap top. that gives you wireless connection, is this a pay as you go, or is it only for business use, and is it expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 I think all contracts are min 12 months. No need to change puter. Most ISPs do wireless - Orange (formerly Wanadoo) do Livebox which is what you are talking about. Private use ok, 12 month min. More expensive than others such as Free and Alice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenniswitch Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 [quote user="egger"]I have rented a property for 3 months, can i get the internet for that shorter period, or is it like england only 12 months contract. Also i have an English computer, do i have to do anything that will make it "French friendly " before i come out. And, promise this is the last, i was told that the company Orange have brought out a laptop thing that you plug into the back of your lap top. that gives you wireless connection, is this a pay as you go, or is it only for business use, and is it expensive.[/quote]I'm pretty sure that you can get dial-up connection through France Telecom/Orange for less than a year, but ADSL requires a one-year contract (last time I checked it ran about 25 euros a month, not including the Livebox rental). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egger Posted August 13, 2006 Author Share Posted August 13, 2006 Thanks everyone, as long as i know i can get it. [I] Must get a life one day lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJSLIV Posted August 13, 2006 Share Posted August 13, 2006 You could sign up with Neuf Telecom 24.9 Euros a month for 512 Broadband or 34 Euros for up to 8 mega.For an extra 3 euros a month you can rent a neufbox.They have no minimum contract, but will charge 45 Euros when you cancel; the contract.Could be useful if you must have Broadband.PS You can save 5 Euros a month if you put your calls through their system.The 29.9 a month offer includes unlimited calls to landlines within France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesW Posted August 15, 2006 Share Posted August 15, 2006 There is a contract with Orange/Wanadoo - "Le Compte Haut Debit" which costs 10 Euros per month + includes 1 hour of usage. Thereafter, usage is charged at 1 Euro per hour. There is no annual contract so that you can cancel when your 3 months is complete; I think you will need a France Telecom landline for this.Please let the forum know how you get on.ThanksJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egger Posted August 15, 2006 Author Share Posted August 15, 2006 thanks JacquesW, will try that when i get there. Mmm now, how to get the phone for 3 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark24 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 FT do a dial up unlimited for 25 euros a moth no contract Stop it or start it as you wont . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 [quote user="egger"] ....Also i have an English computer, do i have to do anything that will make it "French friendly " before i come out....[/quote]Do remember to change the e-mail settings to 'ignore all incoming' , that's the French way.Good luckJohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tresco Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 [quote user="BJSLIV"]PS You can save 5 Euros a month if you put your calls through their system.The 29.9 a month offer includes unlimited calls to landlines within France.[/quote]And calls to many European countries land-lines (including UK).[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egger Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Loving this its getting cheaper by the min. The next question is, can you have a phone connected for 3 months, there is a line close by because the owner lives on the site and she has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 16, 2006 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Can't you get a French Sim card for your mobile ? (but find out from some one techie - its just a stab in the dark on my part ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egger Posted August 16, 2006 Author Share Posted August 16, 2006 Yes i have a mobile sim card, but that will not get me on the internet, and im sure you would all miss me [Www]. And Cassis please let me have this illusion, i dont need to know the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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