Discovering the UK 2022

Communication and Media Telephone and Internet

In most areas, the internet connection at your property will be via your telephone landline, which may have been disconnected when the previous tenant vacated. Internet speeds vary by location. If having a high speed (fibre-optic) connection is important to you, please mention it to your Consultant in case it is not available in your preferred location.

Alternatively, you can check availability by postcode at www.uswitch.com/broadband/compare/fibre_optic.

There is a wide array of suppliers for phone and internet service and you will need to enter into a financial contract with one to reconnect the line for service to your residence. To place an order and arrange a contract, you will need your U.K. bank account to be operational. Due to U.K. financial regulations and data protection laws, your Consultant is unable to do this for you. There are many internet providers and most people choose to use a comparison website decide which one to go with. Below are just a few; + BT www.bt.com + Virgin Media www.virginmedia.com + TalkTalk www.talktalk.co.uk + Plusnet www.plus.net Your Consultant can help and advise you on setting up these services, but as they require a financial contract, they unable to place the order for you. If there is a delay before your internet service goes live, you can purchase a “pay-as-you-go” Wi-Fi hotspot or dongle from most mobile phone retailers or major electrical stores as a temporary option. Mobile Phone and Devices Check coverage in your area and compare call tariffs carefully to find one that suits your needs. Once you’ve chosen a service provider, use their site to locate a dealer nearby. There are several national dealer chains like Carphone Warehouse. The main service providers are: + O2 www.o2.co.uk + Vodafone www.vodafone.co.uk Helpful Hint: Have your mobile phone unlocked by your wireless carrier before travelling.

+ EE www.ee.co.uk + 3 www.three.co.uk

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