Contract dongles

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		Setup	Monthly price	Contract	Speed	Downloads
Sponsored link	312 reviews	Pay Up Front Mobile broadband - Only £29.99 - with 90 days usage included (data worth £45) Unlimited browsing: No extra charges over 1GB fair use but peak time downloading/streaming may be restricted.					Go Check coverage>
1	579 reviews	FREE	£18.99/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go 0800 988 8147Check coverage>
	MiFi Broadband 15GB	Extras: HSPA+ Mi-Fi router, available in black or white, connects up to five Wi-Fi devices
2	579 reviews	FREE	£15.99/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go 0800 988 8147Check coverage>
	Standard Broadband 15GB	Extras: HSPA+ dongle
3	579 reviews	FREE	£15/mth	1 month	7.2Mbmax speed	10 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Mobile broadband SIM only	Extras: Mobile broadband SIM
4	579 reviews	£49.99 + VAT	£13.32+ VAT/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	MiFi Business Broadband 15GB	Extras: HSPA+ Mi-Fi router, available in black or white, connects up to five Wi-Fi devices BUSINESS CUSTOMERS ONLY
5	579 reviews	£19.99	£15.99/mth	1 month	7.2Mbmax speed	5 GBper month	Go 0800 988 8147Check coverage>
	Premium Broadband 5GB	Extras: HSPA+ dongle. Rotating head allows dongle to sit vertically acting as an aerial for improved signal.
6	312 reviews	FREE	£10/mth	18 months	4.5Mbmax speed	1 GBper month(fair use policy)	Go Check coverage>
	Pay monthly	Extras: Unlimited browsing: no extra charges over 1GB/mth fair usage, but downloading/streaming restricted at peak times
7	579 reviews	£49.99	£15.99/mth	1 month	7.2Mbmax speed	5 GBper month	Go 0800 988 8147Check coverage>
	MiFi Broadband 5GB	Extras: HSPA+ Mi-Fi router, available in black or white, connects up to five Wi-Fi devices
8	98 reviews	FREE	£25/mth	18 months	Undisclosed	5 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	E367 Large 18 month	Extras: 5GB anytime plus Unlimited BT Openzone Wi-Fi plus 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Orange Wednesdays
9	98 reviews	£12.50	£10/mth	1 month	7.2Mbmax speed	0.5 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	E173 Small 1 month	Extras: 500MB anytime
10	271 reviews	£9	£15/mth	1 month	7.2Mbmax speed	2 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Regular User 1 month 2GB	Extras: If you go over 2GB/mth extra data costs £15 for 1GB. Includes 1GB/30 days free Wi-Fi with BT Openzone. 30-day money back guarantee.

Contract Dongles: Buyers' Guide

As people are leading such active online lives and staying connected on-the-go, it is not surprising to witness the immense popularity of contract dongles and pay-as-you go mobile broadband packages. With so many contract dongle packages offered by competing dealers, cheap deals are easy to come by.

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A closer look at 3G internet dongles

A broadband dongle connects to a laptop via a USB port so you can access the mobile internet. A portable accessory, this dongle is available from all leading UK network providers, including 3 Mobile, T-Mobile, O2, Orange and Vodafone. It is a viable alternative to USB modems and mobile data cards.

A 3G internet dongle can be plugged into all Wi-Fi enabled laptops, regardless of brand or type. With the country boasting 99% 3G internet coverage, staying connected at all times is very convenient. The dongle you buy with a dongle contract can be used abroad as well as in moving vehicles, such as trains. For use in foreign countries, additional charges may apply.

If you are looking to purchase a new laptop but cannot afford to pay down the cash in one go, you can consider a laptop deal that comes with a free dongle. The laptop cost is spread over the contract term, which can be anywhere from a year to up to two years. At the same time, you can enjoy mobile internet on the go at all times.

Some factors to keep in mind when purchasing wireless broadband dongles are:

Coverage: Compare the 3G broadband coverage offered by different internet service providers in your area to determine the kind of reception you can expect. The signal can occasionally drop, and especially so in certain rural areas. So it is advisable to check the coverage before opting for a dongle contract.

Contract terms and costs: Evaluate important aspects of the contract dongle, such as the monthly cost, term, broadband speed, download allowance and set-up fees (if any).

- A comparison of the monthly prices on different dongle contracts, based on the network provider, contract length, download limit and advertised maximum 3G internet speeds is necessary. You may be surprised to find that a dongle contract with a 5GB download allowance is extremely affordable and offers greater value for money than that with a 1GB limit.

- The download allowance you want to go for will depend on your laptop internet usage. For mailing and limited downloads, a smaller limit will suffice, but if you will be downloading movies and music, it is preferable to go for a bigger data limit.

- Broadband speed is also an important consideration, especially if your work requires you to be connected to the internet for most part of the day. While you may read that a particular provider's mobile broadband speed is the fastest in the country, remember that regardless of the provider, speeds will be adversely affected in certain geographical locations and congested urban networks.

Once you have determined the data allowance that will best suit your laptop internet needs, read user reviews of the coverage and download speeds offered by the leading providers. Following this, search for contract dongles that come with the cheapest monthly costs from the provider you have chosen.

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