Pay as you go mobile broadband

Pay as you go mobile broadband explained

Pay as you go mobile broadband is increasingly being recognised as the perfect option to back-up regular broadband with mobile broadband or as a supplement to home broadband for people who are looking to connect on the go.

Pay as you go mobile broadband gives you the same connection speed as any other mobile broadband without the hassle of signing a lengthy contract.

Pay as you go mobile broadband providers

With the popularity of PAYG mobile broadband steadily increasing each month, the competition for your business is high. This means you can get some really great pay as you go mobile broadband deals and offers.

Meanwhile, pay monthly broadband is also growing massively. These deals allow you to sign up to a one-month rolling contract which you are free to cancel at any time. These offers are often as good value as pay as you go mobile broadband.

• O2
• T-Mobile
• 3
• Vodafone
• Orange

Pay monthly mobile broadband

Pay monthly broadband, under which consumers sign up to a one-month rolling contract and are free to cancel at any time, is often as good value as pay as you go mobile broadband.

O2 pay as you go mobile broadband deals

O2 offer a couple of great pay as you go mobile broadband deals in the form of 1 month contracts. The O2 1 month contracts mean that you can buy a PAYG mobile broadband dongle from O2 and a month-long deal where you prepay for either 3GB or 10GB.

T-Mobile pay as you go mobile broadband deals

T-Mobile offer pay-per-day PAYG mobile broadband. T-mobile also offer a pre-pay monthly price for pay as you go mobile broadband customers, giving you the flexibility to pre-pay for as much or as little as you need.

3 pay as you go mobile broadband deals

3 were quick off the mark with their PAYG mobile broadband deals, and offer a range of pay as you go mobile broadband deals with something for everyone. The 3 mobile broadband pay as you go starter kits give you everything you need to get started with pre-paid mobile internet access.

Vodafone pay as you go mobile broadband deals

Vodafone offer a pre-paid 30 day contract, with a Vodafone PAYG mobile broadband dongle you can pay a one-off fee for a month's mobile internet access.

Orange pay as you mobile broadband deals:

Orange offers great value one month mobile broadband deals from just £14.68 per month for an amazing 3GB of usage per month.

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Advantages of pay as you mobile broadband

Pay as you go mobile broadband is an excellent way of getting all the benefits of mobile internet access without having to get locked down in a long term contract. PAYG mobile broadband deals do exactly what they say on the tin - a pay as you go dongle allows you to have a high-speed internet connection on a prepaid basis. WIth pay as you go mobile broadband you don't have to worry about bills and monthly usage allowances as with PAYG you only ever pay for what you want to use.

How does pay as you go mobile broadband work?

Pay as you go mobile broadband works in much the same way as any other PAYG deal. You choose the mobile broadband network from the range offering PAYG mobile broadband deals, then purchase a pay as you go mobile broadband dongle.

For more information on mobile broadband dongles, check out our guide What is a mobile broadband dongle?

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Once you have a pay as you go mobile broadband dongle, you can pre-pay for your mobile internet usage.

Just like you top-up your PAYG phone with minutes, you top-up a PAYG mobile broadband SIM with gigabytes. Pay as you go mobile broadband is simple and easy, just pay, plug and play!

Choosing prepaid mobile broadband

Pay as you go mobile broadband is an ideal mobile internet solution for a whole range of people. It can be a great way to supplement your home broadband package to give your laptop ultimate freedom and connectivity.

If you already pay a monthly subscription for broadband and are reluctant to get tied into any more contracts then pay as you go mobile broadband is a great way to get all the benefits of mobile broadband without any long-term committment.

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PAYG mobile broadband is also great if you are a student looking to study away from home, on the train or even in the park! With pay as you go mobile broadband you are free to take your laptop and study wherever you are, and you can keep tabs on how much you are spending without the fear of a huge bill landing on your doorstep at the end of the month.

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If you want to give mobile broadband as a gift then PAYG mobile broadband is great, you can get the pay as you go mobile broadband dongle, load it up with credit and it's ready to go with one tiny PAYG package!

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