Me and the gf live in a rented house and plan to move soon. We have no internet at home. We are complete numties about this stuff.
We want to buy a laptop and get internet that doesn't tie us in.
I have heard of internet over the mobile network using dongles, and AOL advertise a no-contract broadband over the phone-line (we have a BT one).
What do others use?
I had internet through Zen on a rolling 1 month contract - paid monthly via debit card or direct debit - can't recommend them highly enough if you don't mind shelling out a little extra (it's a little more expensive than some other ISPs)
plus.net are good. if you go the no-contract route, you'll need to buy your own hardware - i.e. modem as well as router if going wireless.
what do you use net for? If just surfing and email, you could get away with a mobile dongle (though check your postcode for coverage - it can be variable). if you watch movies/iplayer, you'll want a wired connection.
I have mobile net through 3 as I'm in rented accom at the moment. I find its great and pretty fast. Topping the thing up is a doddle and the prices are pretty good
I don't tend to do anything but surf so its fine. I blew through quite alot of money when I was trying to watch tour stuff on youtube last month but that was a 1 off.
I used plusnet when i was at uni, good customer service. but you do have to buy your own equipment. tho its not too expensive these days.