BT Fon

[goatface]

I will shortly be working away from home 3 - 4 days a week and as a BT Internet and phone subscriber Iam considering using BT Fon via my laptop for domestic stuff, emails and Iplayer etc.

I should be able to access all of this in the area where I'll be (Newport area - according to BT most of it is a hot spot) but I wondered if anyone has any experience of the service and any pitfalls.

If it doesn't work out, are there any free alternatives?

Thanks.

[green granite]

I'm a Fon user, and find it very good. Since your router can be used by anyone, make sure the user-name and password are secure just in case anyone finds a way around the Fon software firewall.

[Art E. Fischler-Reisen]

I hope it's improved. I registered last year and paid up front but had real problems using it - in London! I couldn't get a usable signal after my initial log-on.

[The Nr Fairy]

Works a treat - there's even a simple app for Android and iPhones too.

Saves on the 3G download limit.