"Dongle" in Spanish

Question

Does anyone know this? I want to look into getting an internet dongle in Spain. Thanks

If anyoone in Spain is using one let me know how you're getting on with it and its name what it cost. Thanks

Answer 1

For Birdland.

Prices etc in the UK

Ian this is just a wireless adapter, it's not a modem. It requires someone else's internet connection to work, most people have one of these inside their computer already. - rabbitwho, Jun 1, 2011

No it's not a modem but allows your PC to connect in a cafe for example. Or if you are lucky to an ISP that is not password protected. - ian-hill, Jun 1, 2011

Answer 2

I've never learned that word but i put it in the translater and it said mochila, I hope it helps but try asking for a "mochila" in a Vodafone, Meteor, etc., its a long shot but try.

Mine was free because i got one with a modem. But i've seen cheap pay and go ones for ten euros, I dont know much about them but thats cheap right.

backpack huh? Maybe there's a kind of logic to it:-) - lagartijaverde, Jun 1, 2011

Answer 3

Strange that question.

I bought a new laptop that has no WiFi built in (I didn't check).

I will need such a dongle when I go to England soon.

I want to use it with my brother's Virgin connection.

So how much does one cost there?

I just found this Think I can afford that.

Hehe! I have WiFi! :P - Destroyed99, Jun 1, 2011

You are naughty Cuddly - how does that help me? :) - ian-hill, Jun 1, 2011

Sorry Ian, I've just started to look into this today. - lagartijaverde, Jun 1, 2011

you don't need a dongle, you can buy external WiFi thingys - rabbitwho, Jun 1, 2011

oh a dongle is an external modem but what i'm talking about is an external wifi reciever http://www.zis4u.com/images/accessories-moto-wlusb-228x374.jpg - rabbitwho, Jun 1, 2011

Wow Ian, that link you posted is a completely different thing to what Birdy is looking for, I can't beleive that's called a Dongle too! - rabbitwho, Jun 1, 2011

Answer 4

We were looking into getting one but they're so expensive we decided not to in the end. We went with a landline with Jazztell, which I still thought was too expensive and didn't want to get, it's 30 euro a month, it includes a "free" phone line, which I resent paying for since I don't know a single person with a landline in Spain and my flatmates use it all the time!

Generally, if you've never used a dongle, you'll be surprised to find how slow the internet is, even when you pay for the high speed, and how often the decide not to work for no reason. Sorry I can't help you with prices or specific information/translation.

Hey, I found this on google:

http://www.jazztelsemueve.com/internet_tarifas.html

Looks like you can just ask for "mobile internet" and they'll know you mean a dongle.

They also call it a "módem USB"

I can't beleive the slow interent only costs 10 euro a month, I could hit my flatmate who insisted that I pay for fast internet I neither want nor need because she needed it. - rabbitwho, Jun 1, 2011

really good Url, thanks for that. - lagartijaverde, Jun 1, 2011

Answer 5

In Mexico Telcel calls this a Banda Ancha Movil, or BAM. as to the cost, I have no idea, sorry.

Answer 6

In rabbitwhos link link text why can't I see a straightforward pay as you go sim?

I'm sure it's me but I don't seem very bright at the moment

All I need is a phonecall and sms card, nothing more.

Answer 7

Seeing we're on the subject any recommendations for the best UK pay as you go sim card? There are so many I don't know which to choose. My new phone is unlocked.

I have been with Tesco for a few years now, cheap and cheerful, good customer service, Definitely no complaints from me. - MaryMcc, Jun 1, 2011

Answer 8

What you really need is a USB modem, as rabbitwho already said. I have one like this to use at work when I travel, but it's a monthly service. I'm not sure you can get a non contract service. Maybe you can rent one there.

You need locals to answer this.

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You can get non-contract ones here in Ecuador that you prepay in a way similar to cellphones (you can use the same phone cards for both); you can pay for a day, a week, etc. - lorenzo9, Jun 1, 2011

Answer 9

3G do a pay as you go dongle. I got one free, not sure where it is as I never use it. I'm not sure if you can use it outside the UK. Have a look at their website. link

Edited to add you can use it, details here link

Answer 10

I see that they have changed the definition of dongle: I was wondering why on Earth you would want to buy one in Spain.

Yes it has caused me great confusion. - rabbitwho, Jun 1, 2011

Answer 11

Maybe I'm completely on the wrong track here. I have a MacBookPro with wifi installed. My problem is how to find a short term provider. I was under the impression that the dongle approach would get me a provider, is that wrong?

I'll be in Menorca at irregular intervals and don't know how to get some provider to connect the wifi to.

Any advice appreciated.