internet options?

[noserhodes]

hi all what would be the best option regarding internet connection?
bearing in mind we will be quite remote in the central region are we best to get a landline connection or is it possible to get a dongle for on the move mobile connection? any one have knowledge of this and possible costs/
much appreciated everyone thanks

[canoeman]

Without an exact location, it's impossible to give an answer, PT, Sapo will depend on whether you have a line installed to property, equally whether PT would charge you for poles, sometimes they, sometimes not, the Sapo speed & quality of internet connection will depend on where you are in relation to the "central" distribution. Costs tel appx, €10pm, internet €20pm.
Wireless dongle again depends where you are in relation to "mast" and whether mast has 3G, if it doesn't it's a waste of time. costs dongle, depending on offers, appox €20pm depending offers or download packages you go for.
Three main suppliers, all have home telephone + internet packages all have internet service locator, but you can't take it for gospel, if internet is important then it must be checked at location.
PT Comunicações
Vodafone Portugal ? telemóveis, internet, televisão
OPTIMUS

[travelling-man]

I'm in central PRT no and using a dongle and it's about as much use as a one legged man at an arse kicking party. Slow, expensive and lacking the ability to stay online for more than 10 minutes at a time.

You might like to consider one of the satellite companies such as Bentley Walker...... which is what we'll be doing as soon as we can find and buy the right property.......

[canoeman]

It's all about location satellite not cheap though

[travelling-man]

Much cheaper here in PRT than most other places I've seen....... check the tooway options on the Bentley Walker site.... I actually think they're quite reasonable.

[siobhanwf]

Just had a look at the Bentley Walker site and it looks very appealing

[canoeman]

I did look at Tooway and quite impressed, certainly gives another option if your in a bad reception area landline or wireless.
How much does atmospherics play though, you lose TV here with bad weather even with a 1.5+ dish.

[siobhanwf]

Originally Posted by canoeman

I did look at Tooway and quite impressed, certainly gives another option if your in a bad reception area landline or wireless.
How much does atmospherics play though, you lose TV here with bad weather even with a 1.5+ dish.

We've been rather lucky with our TV reception but not so with our internet connection through PT/SAPO!!
We are at the end of a line and suffer accordingly.
Despite being much nearer to Rio Maior (6km)we are linked to the Caldas da Rainha (18km)exchange with a half way station at A Dos Francos.(8km)
Our speed is sooooo slow sometimes we many as well have dial up!!

[canoeman]

Same problem, different area, when I looked at sat option it was just too expensive and I wouldn't like to swop again without being able to test and make certain I was getting an improved service.
The investment is quite considerable when you tot it all up, and £71 delivery ridiculous plus cheapest package of £25pm

[siobhanwf]

Originally Posted by canoeman

Same problem, different area, when I looked at sat option it was just too expensive and I wouldn't like to swop again without being able to test and make certain I was getting an improved service.
The investment is quite considerable when you tot it all up, and £71 delivery ridiculous plus cheapest package of £25pm

Still thinking of TOOWAY as an option. They have dropped their delivery price anad it is now £31.99.
Wondering if anyone has decided to go down this route yet??