Following with our previous blogs published for this same question, we are going to explain the different alternatives, characteristics, how to use it and the advantages / disadvantages.
All operators that offer fiber / ADSL always linked to a fixed line, that is why they always break down the fee into two concepts: The rate for adsl / fiber and the rate for the fixed line, but you can’t really get adsl / fiber without a phone line? Yes, it is possible to have only internet at home, without a telephone or land line. Tiekom offers you this service in addition to others. We are a telecom and services provider focus on the expats living in Spain, that is why we offer solutions and offers tailored to your needs and in your language: check our broadband in spain for foreigners
you don’t have to use a phone line in order to get internet. In fact, other types of internet are becoming more and more popular, as most homes can access cheap internet service without a phone line. Depending on where you live, your budget, and the internet speeds you need, there are many options for you.
Wireless (4G):
Fourth-generation wireless allows you to access the internet on your mobile device, pc, tavlet, tv.. – a great option to get internet without cables, cords or phone lines. It may not be the best substitute for wired connections at heavy-use homes, but bell towers around the world will allow you to surf the web with 4G on your phone or tablet.
If we hire 4G at home, we do not need a fixed line
So we will have Internet throughout the house without having to pay the fee for the physical line.
Hiring 4G at home has other advantages:
Such as that you can take Internet wherever you want, if you have two houses or residences you can take your 4G Internet to the house you want, without having to process any transfer or anything or If you go on a trip you can have Internet in the Hotel or apartment where you stay, you will no longer have to go looking for free Wi-Fi everywhere, since you will always have Wi-Fi available wherever you are.
Another important advantage / opportunity is that when the 5G network is extended, these routers will change and it will be possible to navigate with 5G with an incredible speed.
As we use the internet more, people are using their home phone lines and cable less. In fact, many families now use their smartphones as the primary way they view content from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Mobile broadband is a very flexible option
giving you access to your internet connection wherever you are, and it’s often the cheapest broadband without line rental available.
Currently, Tiekom has the most widely available fixed broadband network that doesn’t need a phone line.
However, it’s often the case broadband package with no phone line are more expensive than ones that include line rental. So even though you can get broadband without a phone line, it may still be cheaper in some cases to get a landline and just not use it.
Some points to take into account when hiring it, mistakes that you should not make and advice to study before hiring the 4G service:
1.- My internet consumption
Supports 4G or will I need a fiber. If you have a normal data consumption, 4G is enough but if you are a data user for downloads, games, streaming, etc … surely you will need a high-speed fiber connection.
2.- Most of the operators make packages
Where the landline phone is included and it can be more interesting than hiring a 4G. It is important to see the fiber packages and offers that can be more profitable than 4G even if the landline phone is included.
3.- The 4G router is indicated
For those areas where there is no fiber (rural areas), it is the best solution to bring internet to your home.
It can also be interesting for shared flats of students or passing tourists who will be in the country for a short time.
4.- Check the fiber cost first
As we have mentioned before always take into account the opportunity cost with a fiber.
Do not forget either that Tiekom offers you the best services for your home: Telecommunications (internet and mobile), energy, Television of your country, security systems …
You can find all the information about our company and our services on the Tiekom website or by email: sales@tiekom.com In all cases we will be happy to help you.