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By doug_rowsell on Jan 22, 2009

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my friend purchashed his new laptop, loaded his vista prog, but cannot access the internet to register etc. Has he got to have a internet provider eg ntl/sky etc to gain internet access? his laptop is wireless enabled, any advice gratefully received.
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Jan 23, 2009

- many thanks for your prompt reply to my friends problem. he will be over the moon a he is not computer "savvy" as he's 81 yrs of age and still very much a newbie to computors. thanks again
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Hi...yes, he will need an ISP if he wants to access the internet from home. But he could also use a public wireless hotspot, or borrow your connection (if you're willing to let him!) - at least until he has set up his own. Mobile broadband is also an option.
Hope this helps
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Jan 23, 2009

- Thank you for your kind feedback! Hope things work out well for your friend - I'm very happy to help.
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