- 99% UK coverage
- Broadband speeds on the move
- Simple to install
- Compatible with any PC, laptop or Mac
- Can be used on multiple pc's
- No phone line required
- Next day delivery
Dongles: what is a dongle and who are they for?
- Dongle - A USB modem you plug in to your laptop or pc giving you broadband access anywhere with 3G mobile coverage
- Who are dongles for? Any one who wants to access the internet from anywhere they are particular popular with laptop users who want broadband on the move.
- How fast is mobile internet? Speeds are a little slower than fixed line broadband and download limits can be more restrictive so they won't cope with online gaming very well but are fine for general broadband activity.
- What do dongles cost: Costs are around £10 a month and don't require you to pay BT line rental like most fixed broadband services do. There are also Pay as You Go dongles.
- Who provides dongles? Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, 3 Broadband and O2 provide dongles.
- Can I use my dongle abroad? Yes your dongle will work in most countries though you will be charged an additional fee based on your usage.
- Can I use my dongle on a train? Yes though you may occasionally lose connection for a short period in areas of poor coverage
Broadband Dongle
Mobile internet access through broadband dongles will or USM modems can deliver speeds of up to 7.2Mb through Vodafone who currently offer the fastest mobile broadband product. On average though speeds are around half of that of fixed line broadband services though mobile broadband dongle is a relatively new technology and speeds are expected to increase. Speeds are slower in some rural areas where coverage is not as strong.
Currently most customers buying a broadband dongle do so to check email and surf the web when on the move or away from home on their laptops. Though speed is important these activities don't require speeds of much more than 1Mb which most mobile internet connections will easily deal with.
Internet Dongles for Laptops
Internet dongles for laptops are very popular with a wide range to choose from including Vodafone, 3, O2, T-Mobile, Virgin and Orange.
Internet dongles will also allow you to access the internet abroad though it is at an additional charge. It's worth noting the charge of the individual providers as it can be relatively expensive particularly if you plan to download lots of data (movies, music etc).
Internet dongles are also great for people who are not planning in living in their current accommodation for long periods as they can take their internet dongle with them when they move. Internet dongles also don't require you to pay for a BT landline and are proving popular with students.
Wireless Dongle
If you are looking for super high speed broadband access or are an avid online gamer then wireless dongles and mobile broadband are probably not the right option. If you are looking for super fast broadband access try this selection of fast broadband packages.
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Dongle News
Home Access Scheme to be revived by UK government
The government in the UK has stated that it is reviving plans for the Home Access Scheme, which will see broadband connections and free laptops rolled out to poorer families across the country.
It has been announced by the government in the UK that the Home Access Scheme is to be revived, and the scheme will see broadband connections and free laptops being rolled out to poorer households across the country to ensure that poorer kids are not at a disadvantage compared to kids from wealthier families that may already have laptops, computers, and broadband access in the home.
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Are laptops with mobile broadband really free
Whilst many mobile broadband providers and resellers offer free laptops with a range of mobile broadband deals consumers are being urged to consider whether these laptops really are free in the true sense of the word.
With mobile broadband services having become increasingly popular the market has grown more and more competitive, and rival mobile broadband providers have had to find new and inventive ways to try and attract customers. One of the incentives that many mobile broadband providers offer when it comes to deals is free laptops with certain mobile broadband packages. Often consumers can look forward to a pretty high specification laptop with certain mobile broadband deals and contracts and this is what often sways the customers to go for a particular mobile broadband deal.
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Sales figures show Free laptop deals are more popular than ever this Christmas
Sales figures from Broadband Expert show that free laptop mobile broadband contract deals are up by 115% in the first week of December compared to the first week of November, and made up 7/10 of the company’s total contract mobile broadband transactions in this time.
Rob Webber, Broadband Expert’s commercial director, says: “One reason for the boost in ‘free laptop’ sales is that these deals are enticing many Christmas shoppers who were initially looking to purchase a standalone laptop. ‘Free laptop’ bundles are popular because they allow customers to avoid the upfront cost of a new computer.”
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Consumers feel that laptop broadband deals do not offer value for money
Following a recent study carried out by a broadband industry group it has been suggested that a rising number of Brits do not feel that mobile broadband deals with free laptops offer value for money.
Since mobile broadband started to become mainstream its popularity has soared, and this has resulted in stiff competition amongst mobile broadband providers. In order to try and entice more customers mobile broadband providers have been offering a range of incentives with mobile broadband services, and the most common incentive that many mobile broadband providers have been using is the offer of a free laptop or netbook with specified mobile broadband packages and contracts.
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Coffee now more costly than new laptop deals
According to the latest findings from a popular broadband news site customers can now get themselves a laptop for less than a cup of coffee costs in a café on the high street with a new mobile broadband deal that includes a laptop.
A huge number of consumers have now been given a more cost effective way to buy a new laptop with the introduction of mobile broadband laptop deals , which allows users to spread the cost of paying for their laptop. Using these offers also allows users who normally would not have the money to pay for the higher end laptop costing £500 or more to get them using these deals.
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