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With this article we want to help you understand how Internet access works and explain in a simple way what Internet access is, the types that exist and which is the best option: broadband. You may also be interested in remembering this previously published blog.

WHAT DOES INTERNET ACCESS MEAN?

Internet access is the process of connecting to the internet using personal computers, laptops or mobile devices by users or enterprises. Internet access is subject to data signalling rates and users could be connected at different internet speeds. Internet access enables individuals or organizations to avail internet services/web-based services.

Internet access can be provided using different broadband technologies including satellite, cable, telephone wires, wireless or mobile connections. Find out how to get internet access both in the home and outside it.

WAYS TO OBTAIN INTERNET ACCESS

Helping someone get started online. Many people are still missing out on the benefits the internet has to offer – because they lack the know-how or the confidence, or they don’t have access to an internet connection.

If you want to access the internet at home, you’ll need an Internet Service Provider that will provide you a router with their service. This means more than one computer or device in your house can use the broadband connection at the same time. Some devices can also use Wi-Fi to connect to the router.

Find out what your Internet provider offers and decide what you actually need. It is not recommended to select a provider by price alone, service and quality are very important.

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ITERNET CONNECTIONS

When determining which type of Internet speed and Internet connection type is right for you or your family, it’s important to understand the distinction between each connection. In today’s age, there are numerous ways to connect laptops, desktops, mobile phones, gaming consoles, e-readers and tablets to the Internet. Some of the most widely used Internet connections are described below.

 

1.- MOBILE

Many cell phone and smartphone providers offer voice plans with Internet access. Mobile Internet connections provide good speeds and allow you to access the Internet.

2.- BROADBAND

This high-speed Internet connection is provided through either cable or telephone companies. One of the fastest options available, broadband Internet uses multiple data channels to send large quantities of information. The term broadband is shorthand for broad bandwidth.

3.- CABLE

Cable Internet connection is a form of broadband access. Through use of a cable modem, users can access the Internet over cable TV lines. Cable modems can provide extremely fast access to the Internet, making a cable connection a viable option for many.

4.- 4G/5G Router

In certain areas where broadband connection is not yet offered, a satellite Internet option may be available. Similar to wireless access, satellite connection utilizes a modem.

INTERNET ACCESS AND BROADBAND CONNECTION

WHAT BROADBAND IS?

The term broadband refers to high-speed internet access. Broadband gives you much faster access to the internet, allowing you to download large files quickly, such as video and music. Broadband is constantly connected, so you don’t have to wait for a connection to be made when you want to use the internet.

Broadband internet services are usually provided over a standard telephone line. However, the phone and internet signals are separated – so you can use your phone at the same time as the internet

GET THE BEST INTERNET ACCESS FOR EXPATS IN SPAIN

There are many fiber offers but not all of them meet the benefits that TIEKOM offers you.

We offers you the best service tailored to your needs:

1.- Customer service:

Our customer service is exceptional; we have the recognition of our current clients. Our entire team is dedicated to offering you the best quality of service in your language.

2.- Highest quality:

Broadband provides access to the highest quality internet services, our current way of life requires an appropriate internet service, services such as video-conference that require large amounts of data transmission. Broadband access is constant. It does not block phone lines, and there is no need to reconnect each time you need to use the internet

Possibility of watching the television of your country, your series in streaming on several devices at the same time or your children playing on the video-console while you surf with your computer.

3.- Easy, clear, fast, and simple:

With Tiekom you will not find closed packages, so you can choose the combination you want. For example, to hire a mobile line with a lot of data you will not have to pay for the maximum fiber speed or for additional lines that in the end you will not use.

Finally, also mention that the registration process is easy, clear, fast, and simple.

Visit our website where you can find all the information about our company and our services or contact us by email: sales@tiekom.com We will be happy to help you!

How can I get broadband without a landline: full guide

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If you’re like a lot of Spanish households, you’d probably rarely use your landline. A large number of broadband customers are still paying for a landline just because they think they need to. Before addressing this article in depth with the different options and advantages of the available services, I would like to remind you of the previous blog that we have published on the same subject.

Can I get broadband without a landline?

Yes, it is totally possible to have Internet at home without a landline.

Internet without landline? This means you can get internet access without a land line. As we use the internet more, people are using their home phone lines.

The for ways you can access broadband in Spain are ADSL, fibre-optic, cable network, 4G mobile broadband.

Each of these connections have their own benefits and downsides, and some have more limited availability than others if you want to get broadband without line rental.

ADSL

Less and less available in Spain, only in those places where fiber has not arrived at the moment. It’s delivered exclusively via copper phone line network, so you’ll need a landline in order to access the internet on this connection, even if you don’t want or need one for calls.

If ADSL is the only type of broadband available at your property, then it looks like you’ll need to keep paying for line rental and service charges in order to maintain access to your broadband.

Broadband fiber

It may actually work out to be cheaper to upgrade to a fiber broadband connection if you’ve been on your ADSL.

But even if you do upgrade to fiber, most of these connections will also require a landline to work.

So how can I get home internet without a phone line?

Your best bet if you want to get broadband without landline rental is to consider mobile broadband. With 4G essentially becoming the standard mobile connection in most areas, and 5G rolling out to an increasing number of locations, mobile broadband has a very wide amount of coverage and is getting faster than ever.

A 5G mobile broadband hub could legitimately compete with some ultrafast fixed-broadband speeds, so it may be a great alternative if you don’t want to keep paying for a landline you never use.

It’s mainly designed for people in remote areas who can’t access a fixed-line connection or a good mobile signal. If you’ve exhausted all other routes, it could be a viable option.

Internet without landline alternatives

If you have access to either full fibre broadband, cable broadband or 4G/5G mobile broadband, you could say goodbye to your traditional landline and still access great broadband speeds. So here are some pros and cons of each:

Dongle Wi-Fi and mobile broadband

If you’re set on getting broadband without a landline, then mobile broadband may be a good solution. Mobile broadband that runs on a 4G network will have average speeds of 24Mbps, which would be enough for basic online activities like email, Facebook, video calling and a bit of streaming.

Mobile broadband is a very flexible option, since it can provide you with broadband without a phone line and no contract, and it gives you access to your internet connection wherever you are.

Mobile broadband or a fiber

Advantages of fiber vs 4G at home:

Broadband provides access to the highest quality internet services, our current way of life requires an appropriate internet service, services such as videoconference that require large amounts of data transmission. Broadband access is constant. It does not block phone lines, and there is no need to reconnect each time you need to use the internet

Possibility of watching the television of your country, your series in streaming on several devices at the same time or your children playing on the video-console while you surf with your computer.

It is also essential for Telework: Digital connectivity empowers professionals to telework, providing the opportunity to work for organizations anywhere in the world from a residence.

The high speed provided by Fiber Optic allows the whole family to use the Internet. With Fiber Optic you can watch online content in high definition without cuts and without losing image quality.

4G at home advantages:

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.

We can also offer you another service that is being increasingly demanded by our customers, data sim card with a large amount of GB and with an even lower price than the Unlimited 4G Router. We currently have two types of data sim card with 400 or 300GB and roaming in zone 1 (Europe) in case you want to move outside of Spain and continue enjoying a high-speed internet service for your family. You can use this sim card in a mifi router to share the internet in your apartment, motorhome or wherever you want, you can also use it from a device such as a mobile phone, tablet, etc…

Why pay for a landline if you never use it?. Is broadband without a phone cheaper?

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.

The best Broadband service for your needs

With Tiekom you will not find closed packages, so you can choose the combination you want. For example, to hire a mobile line with a lot of data you will not have to pay for the maximum Fiber speed or for additional lines that in the end you will not use.

If the traditional Internet rates do not satisfy your connection needs, choose Tiekom’s Fiber Optic. You can choose between symmetric speed services: up to 1.000 MB.

Multi-device experience. The high speed provided by Fiber Optic allows the whole family to use the Internet.

Finally, also mention that the registration process is easy, clear, fast, and simple.

Our goal is to offering them the best service and the best offers so that you feel at home and do not have to worry about anything, just enjoy

Visit our website where you can find all the information about our company and our services or contact us by email: sales@tiekom.com In all cases we will be happy to help you!

Broadband without a phone line: don’t make these mistakes

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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.