Mobile Broadband for laptops

Broadband on the Move

If you are in a remote part of the country, can't get broadband, fed up paying for a landline you never use, or need internet access on the move, then why not consider getting Mobile Broadband  for as little as £10 a month? Some Broadband ISP’s ( Internet Service Providers)  now offer access wirelessly to your computer or laptop via a dongle, which plugs into your computer's USB port and is easy to setup.

These services have been used by businesses for staff that use laptops to stay in touch with the office while they are on the move. People that live in areas in which conventional broadband is still unavailable, should consider signing up. With better technology, faster download speeds and lower prices means that anyone who is still restricted to an old-fashioned dial-up service may get a much better internet experience by switching to  mobile broadband.

Equally, if you only keep a landline so you can get broadband, or are a tenant who moves frequently, switching could make sense - and you won't be at BT's mercy every time you move. The speed of service you get depends on where you are geographically and whether you can receive at least a 3G phone signal. Currently, almost 90% of the population receives the basic 3G signal which is already significantly faster than using dial-up - and it is set to get quicker.

So which is best and what does it cost? The most basic mobile service is available from around £10 a month. Overall, 3 offer the cheapest service while Vodafone's is the most expensive with a starting price of £25 a month.
Each company offers a range of products depending on how much data you are going to download and whether you are prepared to sign a long-term contract.

If you want 3's most basic £10 a month, 1GB download limit (enough for about 200-300 songs or one feature film), you have to pay £100 for the modem up front. To get it for free, you have to sign an 18-month contract costing £15 a month for 3GB a month - more than enough for most casual internet browsers. T-Mobile offers a free dongle with two-year contract costing £20 a month for unlimited downloads

Both the T-Mobile and the Vodafone dongles offer the certainty of one payment per month - subject to a fair use policy. 3 charges if you go over your download limit. It also now offers a pay-as-you-go option. Vodafone currently offers by far the quickest service - already up to 7.2Mb/s. It also offers use abroad at relatively reasonable rates.

Vodafone Mobile Broadband

Be happy on the move with O2 Mobile Broadband

Superfast and reliable – Our fantastic coverage in the UK means you can enjoy warp speed mobile broadband wherever you get a Vodafone signal.

Great value – We’ve halved the price of Mobile Broadband to just £15 a month for 3GB of web browsing and downloads. Or you can get a massive 5GB a month for £25.

Pocket rocket – Our new USB Modem Stick is incredibly small, light – and exclusive to Vodafone.Our warp speed Mobile Broadband lets you connect to the web when you’re out and about. On a train, in a café, in the garden – even when you’re abroad. Just plug our USB Modem Stick into your laptop and you’re off like a rocket.

Simple pricing

Clear and simple pricing means you know exactly how much Mobile Broadband will cost you each month. You pay £15 a month for 3GB – or get 5GB for £25 a month. If you go over your limit, any extra browsing and downloads will cost you £15 per GB.

What can you do online?

With 3GB you can browse the web for 100 hours, download 200 tunes and 100 short video clips and send 2000 emails.

Great coverage in the UK and abroad

Our broadband coverage in the UK is fantastic – and it’s great abroad too. From just £9.99 for 24 hours, you can use your Modem across Europe and in the USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Visit website »

O2 Broadband

Great quality broadband

O2 broadband is here! Its speedy service starts from just £7.50 per month if you're an existing O2 customer. O2's broadband service comes with a 100-day money-back guarantee, so if you find that you're dissatisfied with thae service you won't be tied in. None of the products have download limits and they are all reasonably priced. Visit website »