2024-01-15 06:00:00
Internet boxes are not the only options for having a high-speed connection on your mobile. Indeed, today there are various other solutions such as 4G or 5G internet keys, satellite internet, connection sharing (Mobile Access Point) or even hotspots. These alternatives to the internet box have many advantages. Through this article, you will discover the specificities of each of the internet access solutions without a box.
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Many people want to benefit from a high-speed internet connection, without the steps to take to have a traditional internet box. This is now made possible thanks to the no-commitment package offered by the mobile operators SFR, Orange, Free and Bouygues Telecom. What are the different internet offers without a box and what are their respective advantages? The answers in this guide.
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Why choose internet connection without box?
Opting for an internet network without a box can be motivated by various reasons. Here are the main ones:
- Internet without a box is often without commitment: Internet users can therefore have a package and a subscription according to their needs with the operator of their choice.
- Internet without a box is more economical: some users do not need a permanent connection and therefore wish to pay only for the package or non-binding offer that they use. In addition, internet boxes often involve equipment rentals and installation costs. A network without a box is accessible even on a tight budget.
- Having internet without a box is suitable for users with a moderate need for internet connection (emails, social networks, messaging, etc.). People located in a white zone, that is to say an area not covered by the mobile internet network, can turn to satellite internet (without a box).
- With box-free internet, technical problems related to connection devices are reduced.
- For certain telecommunications operators, the internet box is only accessible in areas with optical fiber.
Good to know :
Mobile network coverage without a 2G, 3G, 4G or 5G box is wider than internet coverage with a box. On the other hand, the throughput of these types of networks varies greatly from one area to another because the network envelope and eligibility are often conditioned by the geographical location.
To date, around 2% of the French population is in a white zone. These areas without a network are mainly found in sparsely populated and rural places. It is not profitable for operators to set up high-speed infrastructures for internet boxes and ADSL. However, by 2025, these French white zones will disappear thanks to the Very High Speed plan which plans to cover the entire territory with wifi.
Solutions for having an internet network without a box
The alternatives for having an internet network without a box, without commitment, but at high speed are numerous today. Among these alternatives, 4G and 5G fiber and ADSL (router and data) packages offered by mobile network operators are the most popular. This type of internet plan does not require a box, but simply needs a power supply to deploy wifi to all the devices in the house. Here are the main 4G and 5G network offers without a box offered by the operators to which you can subscribe.
Free’s 4G+
Free offers its users the 4G+ box (which works with router, but without box) for €29.99/month. This offer is non-binding, with the possibility of having access to 250 GB/month and a very fast reception speed. Once the package is fully consumed, the connection speed becomes slow. With this box-free offer, Free promises:
- A stable wifi connection for all devices in the house;
- Up to 320 Mb/s downstream connection;
- Up to 64 devices connected simultaneously;
- An absence of commissioning time;
- A refund for the first month if the package is not satisfactory.
The Bouygues 4G box
Bouygues Telecom offers its subscribers a connection faster than ADSL, unlimited internet access and a no-obligation subscription with its 4G box. For €42.99/month, this package gives you access to very high-speed internet of 250 GB/month. With this 4G line without box, Bouygues ensures:
- A high-speed internet connection;
- Access to more than 70 TV channels and 25 replays;
- A download speed of up to 220 Mb/s, and up to 38 Mb/s for an uplink connection;
- Up to 64 devices connected simultaneously via WiFi;
- Access to the B.tv application on smartphone or tablet.
- The possibility of canceling within 30 days following activation of the 4G box with refund if the offer is not satisfactory.
La Flybox 4G Home d’Orange
Orange’s 4G Home package consists of 200 GB of Internet per month for €36.99/month (first month free). The subscription is non-binding, monthly, with the possibility of canceling at any time. Orange’s 4G Home box-free network guarantees:
- High-speed Internet;
- A download rate of up to 300 Mb/s;
- 70 TV channels on any connected device;
- Optionally, a TV Key for €3.99/month;
- The possibility of increasing the Internet volume at no additional cost up to 300 GB from your Customer Area, for €10 for an additional 200 GB. Beyond that, Orange offers a Reload Pass.
- Reimbursement if you wish to cancel within 30 days following subscription.
SFR’s 4G+ box
SFR’s Box 4G+ offer is aimed at individuals receiving only a weak ADSL Internet connection, but benefiting from good SFR 4G/4G+ coverage. For the price of €35/month, the package is monthly and without commitment. With this offer, SFR promises a connection on average 10 times faster than its ADSL. Internet users who decide to subscribe to this SFR offer benefit from:
- 200 GB of Internet per month;
- Upstream speed: 260 Mb/s;
- Up to 64 devices simultaneously (32 on each band);
- Unlimited calls in France and overseas landlines and mobiles;
- 10 GB of storage on SFR Cloud;
- Once the 200 GB have been consumed, the Internet connection is slowed down by switching to the SFR 3G network, at no additional cost.
Have an internet connection without a satellite box
Satellite Internet is the solution for users who live in areas where ADSL or optical fiber is not available. Several telecommunications operators, such as Neosat, offer no-commitment internet subscription offers via satellite, that is to say without boxes or SIM cards. However, installing a satellite dish is essential to benefit from it on your computer, tablet or smartphone. The speeds offered by the satellite can go up to 100 Mbit/s. However, network throughput may vary depending on weather and geographic location. You should also know that satellite connection offers are generally more expensive than a mobile plan.
Connection sharing to have an internet network without a box
Mobile data connection sharing is another easy way to stay online and connect to the internet without a box. It is activated in the settings of your smartphone. The latter will share its 4G or 5G package to other connected devices without cable, box or key. This sharing can be done via USB cable connection, Bluetooth or WiFi.
To note :
Connecting to a computer via cable or wifi consumes more than browsing on a mobile.
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