Best mobile broadband deals

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		Setup	Monthly price	Contract	Speed	Downloads
1	579 reviews	£69	£25/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Mobile broadband + iPad 2: 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G	Extras: 16GB iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G available in black or white. 16GB internal memory, 9.7-inch high-resolution LED-backlit Multi-Touch screen.
2	579 reviews	£99	£29/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Mobile broadband + New iPad: 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G	Extras: New iPad 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G available in black or white. 16GB internal memory, 9.7-inch Retina touch screen.
3	579 reviews	FREEdongle	£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
4	579 reviews	£169	£29/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Mobile broadband + New iPad: 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G	Extras: New iPad 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G available in black or white. 32GB internal memory, 9.7-inch Retina touch screen.
5	579 reviews	FREElaptop	£41.53/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Mobile broadband + Samsung RV515 + Standard dongle	Extras: 15.6" display, 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive and Windows 7 Home Premium. 250 texts/mth included. Includes FREE Standard dongle.
6	579 reviews	FREEdongle	£15.99/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go 0800 988 8147Check coverage>
	Standard Broadband 15GB	Extras: HSPA+ dongle
7	312 reviews	£29.99	PAY AS YOU GO	NO CONTRACT	4.5Mbmax speed	£2/day £7/week £15/30 days(fair use policy)	Go Check coverage>
	Pay up front - 90 days' data included	Extras: 90 days' usage included; then pay per day. Unlimited browsing: No extra charges over 1GB/mth fair use limit but peak time downloading/streaming may be restricted.
8	579 reviews	FREEdongle	£15/mth	1 month	7.2Mbmax speed	10 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Mobile broadband SIM only	Extras: Mobile broadband SIM
9	579 reviews	FREElaptop	£36.41/mth	24 months	7.2Mbmax speed	15 GBper month	Go Check coverage>
	Mobile broadband + Samsung NC110 + Standard dongle	Offer: Up to £150 trade in for your old laptop Extras: 10.1" display, 1GB memory, 250GB hard drive and Windows 7 Starter. 200 texts/mth included. Includes FREE Standard dongle.
10	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

Buyers’ guide: mobile broadband deals

When it comes to mobile broadband deals then there has never been a better time to get yourself connected to the internet. With offers on dongles, laptops and Wi-Fi connectivity, it’s now easy to get a cheap package and get hooked up to the mobile internet in no time at all.

Of course, if you’re looking for the best deals and offers in the UK and want to do a little bit of comparison before you buy then you’re in the right place. Broadband Genie allows you to compare and contrast cheapest mobile broadband deals and also read up on customer reviews, and all in the space of one site.

Our comparison tables are the key to finding the best mobile broadband deals for your needs, and here is plenty to choose from too, including all of the major 3G internet networks such as 3 Mobile, Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2 and Orange amongst others. So if you’re after a laptop internet package, it’s time to get started with your search.

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How to search for mobile broadband deals

During the course of your search you’ll probably see mobile broadband also referred to under a variety of different names as you read through network deals and offers. Remember that 3G broadband, wireless broadband and 3G internet is all essentially the same thing.

What will fluctuate wildly are the prices and specifications of mobile broadband deals. All of the providers have different plans, prices, and allowances so it’s important to pick through deals carefully. It’s actually a good idea to think about what you want to do with your mobile broadband deal, before you pick one out and sign up.

After all, there is little point in spending a lot of money on what you think is the best mobile broadband deal but that ultimately has more to it that you’ll ever need. If you’re the sort of person who only dabbles on the 3G internet, or checks emails sporadically then you’ll probably be better off just going for a basic pay-as-you-go mobile broadband deal.

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Finding the best mobile broadband deal

When you carry out a comparison of best mobile broadband deals you’ll find that there are certain similarities to mobile phone tariffs when it comes to deciding on which package to go for. There are essentially two main options, and this is either to go down the contract route, which is usually for a longer-term period and where you have to make a commitment to the mobile broadband deal provider.

The other option that you can take is the pay-as-you go variant and this is a great way for people to get themselves a best mobile broadband deal without having to sign up for a contract. Either way, you will probably want to check mobile broadband deals UK wide to ensure that there is one that suits your needs and location.

This is because there are some limitations with even the best mobile broadband deal, and this can often be down to coverage levels because not all locations are well served when it comes to the mobile broadband signal. In fact, this is very similar in a way to that of mobile phone coverage, where some areas can barely get a signal.

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Mobile broadband deals UK coverage

If you’ve got an idea of how much you think you’re going to use the best mobile broadband deals that you can find to compare, the next step in the process is to check the coverage levels. You may think that the best deals will be those that cover inner city areas where connectivity of often perceived as being better, but built-up areas can be affected just as much as rural locations.

Nevertheless, detailed coverage checks can all be done online and this can be done when you pick through the comparison table above. You can generally click through to the mobile internet providers’ website to see how well your locale is served.

After that, you’ll want to spend some time seeing what sort of connection options are open to you in the best mobile broadband deal that you can see. It’s important that you carry out detailed comparison of all the factors involved in getting mobile broadband deals. This includes how you want to connect, generally done using a dongle, what sort of download capacity is on offer and what kind of speed the service is likely to provide.

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Which is the best mobile broadband deal?

There is a lot to consider when comparing mobile broadband deals, and packages vary a lot from one to another. Different users have widely varying needs too, so there’s a lot to think about along the way.

Once you’ve done your check for coverage levels in the area where you live and also the other locations that you think you’ll be using 3G internet as you move around on your travels, it’s also important to check a few things relating to the hardware you’ll be using to enjoy your mobile broadband deal.

In most cases you’ll need to get a small dongle, which is a USB stick that plugs into an available port on your laptop or netbook, in order to connect to the mobile internet. However, there is an increasing array of laptops that now come with this feature built inside them, and this can be a lot more straightforward as you simply get the machine without the need for finding a dongle deal.

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Other mobile broadband deal options

But it’s still the USB dongle that carries some of the most interesting deals and offers in order to connect to 3G internet, and these are still very easy and convenient to use. Dongles can vary from one to another, so it’s important to use the comparison tabs to see what the fundamental differences are between one mobile broadband deal and another.

Dongle deals are getting more impressive all the time too, as is the technology. In fact, one of the best mobile broadband deal options that you’ll find in the comparison tables rights now is that of the MiFi. This is a new innovation in mobile broadband deals in that the wireless modem inside this small plastic box allows you to share your connection with other authorised users.

Dongles can also be really useful in the fact that you can mix and match them around according to your requirements. For example, it’s possible to buy a SIM-only mobile broadband deal, which allows a dongle that comes from independent providers to be used instead of being tied to a specific network.

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How much for mobile broadband deals?

When carrying out your comparison then you’ll find that prices are based around a monthly tariff if you’re heading down the contract route, while pay-as-you-go mobile broadband deals will simply need to have credit applied to the dongle, as you need it.

If you look at the comparison table above then you’ll see that the main comparison topics are listed along the top and this includes the setup costs of any deal, which usually relates to a contract mobile broadband deal. You’ll also see listings of the monthly charges, along with the likely speed of service and data allowances.

Price may well be at the top of your list when comparing options on mobile broadband deals but the area of download allowances is also an important one if you intend to download a lot of content. Mobile broadband is still no replacement for the traditional high-speed internet connections you have probably go at home or at work.

It’s possible to download, and upload, data within the confines of a mobile broadband deal, but remember that there will be limits on how much you can do this. Some providers might levy extra charges or prevent your service from working properly if you overstep the mark. So once again, use the comparison tables to check the allowances in any mobile broadband deal.

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Best mobile broadband deals

While you’re probably thinking that the best mobile broadband deals will often be the cheapest and while they can have their merits, it’s important to weigh up all of the factors that we’ve outlined above in order to get a more balanced picture of the sort of 3G internet service you’re going to get.

If you’re relying on connectivity to be good then you’ll definitely want to check that coverage levels are in line with the sort of mobile broadband deals that you’re after. Speed is also an area that is often flagged up in a wealth of different mobile broadband deals, but advertised rates of ‘up to’ can often be a lot slower in a real life scenario.

Again, it’s important to spend plenty of time carrying out your comparison, while also doing some research based on customer reviews. There are also plenty of online tools inside the Broadband Genie website to help you pick out the best mobile broadband deals to suit your needs.

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Ready to find the perfect mobile broadband deal?

Once you're sure you've found the right package for you, the best place to go to sort out a fixed-term contract is directly through the provider, which we link to via the 'go' button (you can also click on the company logo in the 'Package' column).

By going directly to the provider's website you should be able to fill in an online form (or call a number) to set up your mobile broadband deal. You should be up and running in a few days. So head off to our main mobile broadband comparison page, and get comparing! 

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