Cheap mobile broadband

Cheap mobile broadband explained

Mobile broadband is the newest way to access the internet, and fierce competition for your business means providers are offering some amazingly cheap mobile broadband deals.

As the name suggests, a mobile broadband connection allows you to access the internet on the move. With a mobile broadband USB stick or dongle, you can get online on your laptop wherever there is mobile phone coverage.

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Many mobile phones now come with 3G capability, which allows you to get broadband speeds on your mobile phone. However, cheap tariffs for this kind of data usage are almost impossible to find and trying to access your favourite websites on your mobile phone can be frustrating. Recognising the huge demand for cheap mobile broadband, mobile phone networks have introduced the mobile broadband modem or dongle.

Mobile broadband modems with cheap mobile broadband deals:

The mobile broadband dongle, or USB modem has made cheap UK mobile broadband a reality. Dongles plug into the any USB capable device, such as a laptop or netbook, and with little or no installation you can access the internet at speeds of up to 7.2Mb.

Cheap mobile broadband deals are now just as good value as cheap home broadband deals, with packages starting from just £7.50 per month. Cheap mobile broadband deals also include a free USB modem stick and a basic download data allowance.

Mobile broadband modems with cheap mobile broadband deals:

Types of cheap mobile broadband modem:

1. Mobile broadband USB sticks - These are roughly the size of a USB flash drive or memory stick. They are a lot smaller than USB modems/dongles making them more portable, so particularly popular with student and business users.
2. Mobile broadband USB dongles - These connect to your laptop with a USB wire connection. They are roughly the same size as a small mobile phone.
3. Mobile broadband Data cards - Even though these are smaller than USB sticks they are less popular, possibly because they only work on laptops with plug and go software.
4. MiFi units - Only available from 3, these are superb, compact devices which provide a wireless mobile broadband connection that can be shared between multiple users and devices.

Cheap mobile broadband is for everyone:

The flexibility of mobile broadband combined with the number of cheap mobile broadband deals on offer in the UK means there has never been a better time to get cheap mobile broadband and save lots of money.

Cheap mobile broadband packages will appeal to everyone from people who are just getting started with mobile broadband to students living in shared houses who are trying to keep tabs on their bills.

There are even some cheap mobile broadband packages designed specially for student broadband users, simply enter your NUS number when you sign up and you’ll get a great cheap mobile broadband deal designed specifically to suit student needs.

Cheap mobile broadband can also be handy for professionals on the move and is proving popular in the business world. If you run your own business and already have a great business broadband deal a cheap mobile broadband package could be the perfect supplement without breaking the bank. With a cheap mobile broadband deal, you can access your emails, diaries, accounts and databases from your laptop anywhere there is mobile phone coverage. And all for less than £10 a month.

Choosing a cheap mobile broadband deal not only means that you get great value for money on your broadband package but that you save money by not having to pay rental on a landline. This is particularly handy if you live in temporary or short-term accommodation and want to save money on landline installation fees.

Cheap mobile broadband providers:

Mobile broadband providers are mobile phone network operators. These companies have capitalised on their experience in mobile communication to provide reliable, high quality and great value mobile broadband connections. Using 3G technology, mobile phone networks can provide mobile broadband through their networks so that wherever there is mobile phone signal broadband speed internet is available.

Cheap mobile broadband deals are available from:

1. 3 Mobile Broadband
2. Vodafone Mobile Broadband
3. T-Mobile Mobile Broadband
4. Orange Mobile Broadband
5. O2 Mobile Broadband
6. Virgin Media Moblie Broadband

3 mobile broadband

3 offers a large range of cheap mobile broadband packages, with mobile broadband dongles and USB sticks to suit everyone. For casual internet browsers, 3's £10 a month is a great value mobile broadband deal.

3's cheapest mobile broadband package - Mobile Broadband Lite is a popular deal with 1Gb download allowance and a choice of mobile broadband dongle or USB stick.

Alternatively, 3 customers can opt for a MiFi unit which provides a wireless broadband connection. For just £15 per month, they can get 5GB of usage and a broadband connection that can be used by multiple users simultaneously.

Vodafone mobile broadband

Offering speeds of up to 7.2Mb, Vodafone's mobile broadband service is super-fast. But with pricing starting at just £8.51 per month, it's super-cheap, too. Vodafone's speedy service was highlighted when it picked up the award for the UK's fastest mobile broadband provider at Top 10 Broadband's 2010 awards.

T-Mobile broadband

T-Mobile’s cheap mobile broadband packages provide you with a connection of up to 4.5 Mb and are very keenly priced.

Mobile Broadband Plus is T-Mobile's cheapest mobile broadband package and allows you to surf the web for less than £10 a month!

Orange mobile broadband

Orange's Cheap Mobile broadband Everywhere package is good value if you're looking to check emails or download a few songs on the go. It comes with Orange's state-of-the art USB dongle that plugs into the USB port of any laptop. Orange also offer a cheap mobile broadband deal just for students which gives you great value mobile broadband for just £10 per month.

O2 mobile broadband

O2's cheapest mobile broadband deal features a state of the art USB stick and excellent support and service - all of which makes its deals worth some serious consideration.

Virgin Media mobile broadband

Just £10 per month gets you a super-fast connection of up to 7.2Mb when you opt for Virgin Media's cheapest mobile broadband offering. Furthermore, discounts sometimes apply if you're an existing Virgin Media phone or home broadband customer.

Want to know who the cheapest mobile broadband provider is? See our Best Value Mobile Broadband awards page page to find out who offers the cheapest mobile broadband on the market.

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