just contacted bt (british telecommunications) and scheduled telephone hookup for apr 26th. can’t get broadband internet w/o landline, and can’t get landline before 26th.
actually broadband is not guaranteed… the line has to be activated before they can test the line to see if broadband is available. lots of hoops.
ok i found this wireless connection and it’s closer to the flat than is the sometimes-working connection at bagel factory in canary wharf. and it’s on the way to work, so maybe i can use this for awhile until i get home connection. trouble is, it’s out in the open in front of some businesses and there’s no sitting area nearby… kind of awkward… but it works so that’s a major plus!