How to have ADSL Internet without TIM and telephone line

Unfortunately we live in a country that, despite the efforts of the telephone companies, still has many cities and entire neighborhoods without fast Internet connection, especially for those who live in the suburbs in large cities or in countries on the borders of provinces (where to update cables and power plants it is never convenient for TIM and other operators).
This is not the usual "populist" or instrumental controversy, but a fact, a serious problem that many people have: there is no possibility of having a fixed telephone line to connect to high-speed internet (and for high speed we mean at least 10 Mega per second in download).
In this guide we will explain how we can obtain an ADSL internet connection without TIM and a telephone line connection, using one of the many wireless connection methods (with different technologies available). These operators are excellent if we do not have fiber optic coverage (FTTH or FTTC) in our neighborhood and if the ADSL cannot exceed 10 Mega in download.
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How to have the Internet without a telephone line

In Italy the infrastructures of the telephone network are, in the vast majority of cases, owned by TIM, which as a private company could decide not to bring optical fiber to our city, our neighborhood or our building for a mere economic question ( there wouldn't be enough subscriptions to make it profitable). If TIM's infrastructure is missing, it is very difficult to subscribe to other telephony operators (Vodafone, Fastweb, Wind etc.), since practically all of them rely on the network managed by TIM to provide a fixed Internet connection ( only in the big cities do the other operators arrive with their fiber optic network).
Fortunately, the technology has gone on and, even in the total absence of an ADSL connection or in the event of a connection that is too slow by current standards, we have a valid alternative to the classic telephone cable: we can in fact have ADSL without Telecom (or better TIM)., taking advantage of cellular telephone networks (which have become faster and faster over the years), satellite connections (very expensive and impractical in reality) and wireless ADSL connection providers (which offer connectivity via external antennas).

LTE keys and modems

The first method we can use to have Internet without TIM and classic telephone line is to use LTE keys or modems, in which to insert a SIM with active Internet data offer.
If we are looking for an LTE USB flash drive, we recommend that you focus on the Huawei E3372, available at around € 45.

This LTE key is excellent for connecting a single computer (fixed or portable) to the Internet quickly and quickly (especially if we have good LTE coverage).
If, on the other hand, we want to connect multiple devices in the home to the LTE network, we recommend that you focus on TP-Link TL-MR6400, sold for around € 70.

This modem connects to any LTE network and provides a configurable Wi-Fi network to which we can connect all our devices, so as to have Internet without Telecom or TIM.
Both devices require a SIM card with Internet enabled and an offer suitable for home traffic; currently the best offers to be considered is the unlimited 3Cube GIGA, which offers unlimited traffic for € 14.99 per month, with modem included in the price.

Alternatively, Iliad's offer is also excellent, which for just 8 Euros per month offers a 50 GB data connection, sufficient for most uses.
In another article we talked about the costs and limits of mobile internet subscriptions in Italy, so you can find other offers dedicated to those who want to use an LTE SIM to navigate at home (although unfortunately no other operator offers a true complete flat).

Satellite internet

The satellite solution has always been one of the most congenial solutions to overcome the physical limit of the cable: there is no need to do any coverage checks since the satellite works everywhere, even on top of a mountain, as long as the antenna "sees" the sky .

As you can imagine, a satellite dish will be installed on the terrace of the house or on the roof rather than connecting the modem to the Internet, using special satellites put into orbit for this purpose. The antenna allows you to receive packets in download and in upload, at relatively good speeds when compared to ADSL (you can safely get up to 50 Mega per second in the best network conditions).
The companies that provide satellite internet in Italy today are basically two:

1. skyDSL, which provides flat rates for the home and fast connections for companies;
2. Konnect: which offers customizable plans for the home and for companies;

If we live in the mountains or in a fairly desolate area, connecting to the Internet via a satellite dish may be the only way to permanently surf the Internet without a landline.

WiMAX and ADSL Wi-Fi providers

The last method proposed is the more balanced one, both in terms of costs and in terms of installation and connection speed, since they use WiMAX and dedicated LTE connections (other than those reserved for mobile phones).
WiMAX is a type of wireless technology that works via a repeater and a receiver antenna. The receiver is installed on the roof of the building or on the terrace of an apartment so that you can receive the signal and surf the Internet. The companies that provide Wimax offer flat rates at low costs and speeds of up to 20 Mega per second, more than enough to surf the Internet without too many pretensions.

To enhance the service, many wireless operators also offer LTE type connectivity (dedicated only to the service), so that they can reach more users and guarantee speeds of up to 100 Mega per second.
The companies that currently provide ADSL without a fixed telephone line with these technologies are:

1. Linkem
2. EOLO
3. Siportal
4. Beactive
5. ADSL air
6. Ehiweb

Coverage can be verified on the various sites of these companies by providing a neighbor's phone number or address. For rates, options and all details, refer to the official sites.

Conclusions

Some of the proposed solutions can solve the problem of the digital divide in Italy, especially if we have good LTE coverage (to take advantage of the unrepeatable limitless offer of the Tre ). If we live in truly remote places, we can always take advantage of the Internet via satellite or focus on one of the wireless operators available in Italy, among which Linkem and EOLO certainly stand out.
To know the speed that we can achieve with our new line activated, we recommend that you carry out a test, as described in our guide to ADSL Tests: how to measure internet speed "> Best Optical Fiber: check coverage and offers .