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Hi Sally, Bluetooth via a mobile telephone will cost an arm and two legs. Wireless (WiFi) is an excellent solution, provided there is a good signal, and should cost nothing in running costs. Speed is slower, but generally barely noticeable for Internet browsing. If you need to have very large file transfers or a regular, Broadband is better. (By large, I mean 10 Megabytes and over) Broadband is better and faster, and can usually be provided via a telephone line that does NOT have to be telephone enabled, though I doubt you'd be able to use a line that goes via a switchboard. However, there is usually a flat monthly fee. Dial-up would require that ONLY the ISP's number can be dialled. That can be trickier to set up. BT may be able to set it up for a direct line, or if it has to go through a switchboard, your college will probably have to set it up. However, you will at the very least be paying something per minute while on line. Go wireless if you can. George Bell Techno-Vision Systems Ltd., U.K. ________________________________ From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sally Brindley Sent: 05 August 2005 22:56 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: internet access Hello all you techno experts. I have recently assessed a student who lives in sheltered accommodation and is not allowed to have direct phone line in his room. [I have a refusal letter] There is internet access in the building but I have not yet established whether or not it is dial-up or broadband. He will be using a laptop and the original idea was for him to access the internet via bluetooth technology using his current mobile phone. However, I am told that the connection can be erratic and that it is difficult to download files due to this. I think there is another way of accessing the internet in these circumstances. Could he use the building's wi fi access if it is enabled? Any advice gratefully received. Sally Brindley KaSE Assessment Centre (Kent and South East Assessments Ltd) The Canterbury Psychological Clinic, 198 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3RY The University Medical Centre, Giles Lane, Canterbury, CT2 7PB The Trinity College of Music, King Charles Court, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich SE10 9JF www.kaseassessments.co.uk