Wireless Connection to internet in Melbourne Auistralia?

I am in Melbourne Australia

I have to move into a nursing home whilst I receive treatment for Multiple Sclerosis. I do not know how long the therapy will take - 6 to 10 months

My nursing home room has a private telephone outlet. But to get my own private telephone so I can get a broadband connection I must enter in to a private contract with a telephone company such as Telstra, Optus or BigPond for at least two years.

Are there any economical ways connecting my notebook to the internet (i.e. wireless or wifi ) without first having a regular telephone connection so I can set up a broadband connection?

It's a jungle out there and I do not know who to ask for reliable advice

May I repeat that I am in Melbourne Australia.

Thanks

Peter

 

As well as Steve's suggestion most UK contracts are null & void if your provider cannot provide a service at your new address.

I'd start with:

1) checking if the Nursing Home can provide you with a service then...

2) ask your current broadband provider about options then...

3) If a different provider ask your mobile (cell) phone provider for options, finally

4) Start a new contract with a new supplier but advise (confirm any agreements in writing) them of the situation.


EDIT: Peter, please excuse my signature and username, I've been using it for a few years and has nothing to do with the situation in your area.