Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband is an exiting new technology
that allows you to connect to the Internet without the usual ADSL router and
telephone line setup. What's more, you are not limited to using your
connection in the house - as the name suggests it allows you to connect
while your mobile as it uses wireless technology, so you can access Internet and e-mail anywhere
(as long as you have
a signal). You could say it is like having your own person WiFi Hotspot
following you!
Key Features
- Download at up to 7.2Mbps in some areas - Mobile Broadband compares to normal broadband*
- No telephone landline or ADSL micro filters required for service activation
- Mobile Broadband uses wireless technology so there are no cables to keep tidy
- "Mobile" Internet connection - access the Internet from your laptop while you are out of your house*
- For those who want to enjoy mobile connectivity without any long-term commitment, PAYG Mobile Broadband provides a good option
Before you buy, make sure you
select the best tariff with enough data allowance for your needs. Three
Mobile provide a useful web page that allows you to calculate how much data
allowance you need - click
this link to open the data calculator in a new window. Now you can
select your preferred download speed and check support for Skype, if you want
to make Skype calls using your Mobile Internet connection.
Important: Check
3G coverage before you buy, or you
could find that you don't have coverage in your area.
There are five 3G providers competing for your business, so there has never been a better time to buy Mobile Broadband. There are packages starting at just £10 per month, which is excellent value and there is no landline required! Click on a logo to view detailed product information, photos and tech specs and see what each tariff costs per MB.
3 Mobile
Vodafone
T-Mobile
Orange
If you want to share a 3G USB modem or stick by wireless, you will need to buy a 3G router. A standard wireless router will not be compatible with a 3G modem, because it will not have a USB port for your 3G modem. A company called Billion have released a good range of wireless routers compatible with various 3G modems on the market. We recommend the Billion BiPAC 7402GXL for home users, which is compatible with most of the 3G modems and 3G Sticks out there.
If you want to use
3G Broadband for other applications including
Mobile CCTV,
visit Nucleus Networks here.
Choose your Mobile Broadband package from the comparison, then click
and
you will be re-directed to the providers website, where you can make your
purchase using their secure online system.
Thank you for choosing our independent
Mobile Broadband comparison site!
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| 3G Provider | Product Name | Length | Cost | Cost | Bundle Charges | Allowance | Speed* | Allowed | Options | Coverage Map |
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Vodafone USB Modem Stick options |
Modem Spec: 3.6Mbps download, 384Kbps upload (HSDPA), MicroSD card slot |
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| TopUp and Go | PAYG | £15 / GB | £39 | £15 per GB | 1GB inc | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 3GB Mobile Broadband | 12 months | £15.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 3GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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5GB Mobile Broadband | 12 months | £25.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 5GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 3GB Mobile Broadband | 18 months | £15.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 3GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 5GB Mobile Broadband | 18 months | £25.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 5GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 3GB Mobile Broadband | 24 months | £15.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 3GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| Vodafone | 5GB Mobile Broadband | 24 months | £25.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 5GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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Vodafone USB Stick Pro options |
Modem Spec: 7.2Mbps download, 5.76Mbps upload (HSUPA), MicroSD card slot |
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| 3GB Mobile Broadband | 12 months | £15.00 | £47.96 | £15 per GB | 3GB | 7.2 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 5GB Mobile Broadband | 12 months | £25.00 | £28.39 | £15 per GB | 5GB | 7.2 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 3GB Mobile Broadband | 18 months | £15.00 | £28.39 | £15 per GB | 3GB | 7.2 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 5GB Mobile Broadband | 18 months | £25.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 5GB | 7.2 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| 3GB Mobile Broadband | 24 months | £15.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 3GB | 7.2 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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| Vodafone | 5GB Mobile Broadband | 24 months | £25.00 | Free | £15 per GB | 5GB | 7.2 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage |
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3 Mobile ZTE MF627 USB Stick |
Modem Spec: 7.2Mbps download****, 384Kbps upload (HSDPA), MicroSD card slot |
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| Broadband Lite 1 GB | 12 months | £10.00 | £48.93 | 10p per MB | 1GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ |
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3G Coverage Maps |
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| Broadband Plus 3 GB | 12 months | £15.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 3GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| 3 Mobile | Broadband Max 7 GB | 12 months | £25.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 7GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Broadband Lite 1 GB | 18 months | £10.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 1GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Broadband Plus 5 GB | 18 months | £15.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 5GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| 3 Mobile | Broadband Max 15 GB | 18 months | £20.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 15GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Broadband Lite 1 GB | 24 months | £10.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 1GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Broadband Plus 5 GB | 24 months | £15.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 5GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| 3 Mobile | Broadband Max 15 GB | 24 months | £15.00 | Free | 10p per MB | 15GB | 3.6 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| T-Mobile USB Modem Stick options | Modem Spec: 7.2Mbps download, 2.0Mbps upload (HSUPA), MicroSD card slot | ||||||||||
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| Mobile Broadband Plus | 12 months | £20.00 | Free | Account Restricted | 3GB | 4.5 Mbps | X | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Mobile Broadband Max | 12 months | £35.00 | Free | Account Restricted | 5GB | 4.5 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Mobile Broadband Plus | 18 months | £15.00 | Free | Account Restricted | 3GB | 4.5 Mbps | X | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Mobile Broadband Max | 18 months | £35.00 | Free | Account Restricted | 5GB | 4.5 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| Mobile Broadband Plus | 24 months | £15.00 | Free | Account Restricted | 3GB | 4.5 Mbps | X | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| T-Mobile | Mobile Broadband Max | 24 months | £30.00 | Free | Account Restricted | 5GB | 4.5 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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Mobile Broadband Plus FREE Acer TravelMate 5320 Laptop included! |
24 months | £30 |
£14.99 delivery charge |
Account Restricted | Unlimited | 4.5 Mbps | √ | 3G Coverage Maps |
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| O2 USB Modem Stick options | Modem Spec: 7.2Mbps download****, 2.0Mbps upload (HSUPA), No MicroSD card slot | ||||||||||
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O2 Mobile Broadband | 1 month | £20.00 | £119.99 | 20p per MB | 3GB | 3.6 Mbps | TBD |
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| O2 Mobile Broadband | 18 months | £20.00 | Free | 20p per MB | 3GB | 3.6 Mbps | TBD | 3G Coverage Map |
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Orange USB Modem options |
Modem Spec: 7.2Mbps download****, 384Kbps upload (HSDPA), No MicroSD card slot |
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Internet Everywhere | 18 months | £14.68 | Free |
1.46p per MB (£15 / GB) |
3GB | 3.6 Mbps | TBD |
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3G Coverage Map |
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Internet Everywhere | 24 months | £24.47 | Free |
1.46p per MB (£15 / GB) |
10GB | 3.6 Mbps | TBD | 3G Coverage Map |
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Internet Everywhere | 18 months | £14.68 | Free |
1.46p per MB (£15 / GB) |
3GB | 3.6 Mbps | TBD |
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Internet Everywhere | 24 months | £24.47 | Free |
1.46p per MB (£15 / GB) |
10GB | 3.6 Mbps | TBD | 3G Coverage Map |
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Virgin USB Modem options |
Spec: TBD |
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Virgin Mobile Broadband 3G per month |
18 month | £15.00 | Free | 1.46p per MB (£15 / GB) |
3GB | 4.5 Mbps | TBD |
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* Maximum Mobile Broadband
download speed achievable in some areas of the UK. The actual speed
will depend on your location and local network activity.
** Three PAYG Mobile Broadband top-up data allowance valid for 30 days after
activation, or until 1GB allowance is used.
*** If you don't convert your top-up you will be
charged at £1 per MB. For further information, please visit the
3 Mobile Website.
**** This is the maximum speed
supported by the modem. When your network upgrades in the future you may
benefit from the faster modem.
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