Mobile Broadband
Mobile broadband gives you internet access, wherever you are. No telephone line, no wi-fi, just direct access to the internet over a mobile phone network. We at mobilebroadband.co.uk are here to help you with everything you need to know about it.
By connecting your laptop to a USB modem or datacard containing a SIM card, you can access the internet at broadband speeds wherever you are. Don't worry, the setup is very easy.
Top tip, always check the coverage for your area, the network quoted speeds are the maximum possible, this may not be available in your area.
We check all available mobile broadband plans for you every week (last checked Monday June 29 2009).
Best Contracts
Our current choice of the best offers for pay monthly mobile broadband are:
| Best pick | Supplier | Plan | Modem Cost | Plan Cost | Plan Length | Max Download | Max Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For light users |  |
Internet Everywhere - White | £0 | £9.79 | 18 months | 1 Gb | 3.6 MBs |  |
| For light users |  |
Dell Inspiron Mini 9 | £0 | £20 | 24 months | 1 Gb | 7.2 MBs | |
| For light users |  |
3GB Mobile Broadband | £0 | £9.79 | 24 months | 3 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For light users | |
3GB Mobile Broadband | £0 | £15 | 12 months | 3 Gb | 7.2 MBs | |
| For regular users | |
Pink Asus Eee 901 | £0 | £24.47 | 24 months | 3 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For regular users | |
Black Asus Eee 902 | £0 | £24.47 | 24 months | 3 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For regular users | |
Internet Everywhere - White | £0 | £24.47 | 18 months | 10 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For heavy users | |
10GB Mobile Broadband | £0 | £29.38 | 18 months | 10 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For heavy users |  |
Broadband 15GB | £0 | £15 | 24 months | 15 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
Want to see more? View all current contract mobile broadband plans.
Best PAYG
Our current choice of the best offers for PAYG mobile broadband are:
| Best Pick | Supplier | Plan | Modem Cost | TopUp Cost | TopUp Lasts | TopUp Download | Max Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For occasional users | |
TopUp and Go | £39 | £15 | 365 days | 1 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For regular users | |
Internet Everywhere - White | £29 | £14.68 | 30 days | 3 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For heavy users | |
10GB Mobile Broadband 30 Day | £58.71 | £29.38 | 30 days | 10 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
Want to see more? View all current PAYG mobile broadband plans.
Best for Business
Our current choice of the best offers for business mobile broadband are:
| Best pick | Supplier | Plan | Modem Cost | Plan Cost | Plan Length | Max Download | Max Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small office/ home office | |
3GB Mobile Broadband | £0 | £8.51 | 24 months | 3 Gb | 3.6 MBs | |
| For UK travel |  |
Mobile Broadband Max | £0 | £29.79 | 24 months | 10 Gb | 1.8 MBs | |
| For international travel | |
Mobile Broadband Euro Travel | £79 | £60 | 12 months | 5 Gb | 7.2 MBs | |
Want to see more? View all current business mobile broadband plans.
More About Mobile Broadband
You will find lots of information on mobile broadband here on mobilebroadband.co.uk
- The best PAYG mobile broadband, Contract mobile broadband, and Business mobile broadband offers.
- Details of the all the UK network's mobile broadband offers and capabilities, Three, O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone.
- Details of all the technology and equipment that allows mobile broadband, USB Sticks, USB modems, datacards, and laptops.
- Videos of our reviews the setup process for each of the UK mobile broadband providers - coming soon.
- Monthly newsletter with all the latest news - coming soon.
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