Mobile Broadband
Compare mobile broadband deals with DialToSave. Mobile broadband works with USB modems connected to your laptop computer and providing internet access over mobile phone networks. UK mobile broadband providers include 3, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone with download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps.
Comparison of Mobile Broadband Deals
| SORT BY: | Download Speed | Monthly Limit | Contract Length | Setup Cost | Monthly Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 Mobile Broadband Plus - USB Stick
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Up to 3.6Mb |
5Gb | 18 months |
£1.95 | £15.00 |
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband - USB Stick
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Up to 7.2Mb |
3Gb | 12 months |
Free | £15.00 |
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3 Mobile Broadband Plus - USB Stick
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Up to 3.6Mb |
3Gb | 12 months |
£1.95 | £15.00 |
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband (Free Laptop)
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Up to 7.2Mb |
3Gb | 24 months |
Free | £15.00 (first 3 months) |
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Orange Mobile Broadband Everywhere (Free Laptop)
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Up to 3.6Mb |
3Gb | 24 months |
Free | £24.47 |
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband - USB Stick Pro
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Up to 7.2Mb |
3Gb | 24 months |
Free | £10.00 (first 3 months) |
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3 Mobile Broadband Plus (Free Laptop)
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Up to 3.6Mb |
5Gb | 24 months |
£1.95 | £30.00 |
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T-Mobile Mobile Broadband Plus (Free Laptop)
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Up to 4.5Mb |
3Gb | 24 months |
£14.99 | £25.00 |
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3 Mobile Broadband Lite - USB Stick
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Up to 3.6Mb |
1Gb | 18 months |
Free | £10.00 |
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O2 Mobile Broadband
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Up to 3.6Mb |
3Gb | 18 months |
Free | £15.00 |
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T-Mobile Web'n'Walk Plus - USB Modem
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Up to 4.5Mb |
3Gb | 24 months |
Free | £10.00 (first 3 months) |
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Vodafone Business Mobile Broadband - USB Stick Pro
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Up to 7.2Mb |
3Gb | 18 months |
£33.19 | £8.51 (first 3 months, exc. VAT) |
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Orange Mobile Broadband Everywhere - USB Modem
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Up to 3.6Mb |
3Gb | 18 months |
Free | £14.68 |
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T-Mobile Mobile Broadband Plus - USB Stick
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Up to 4.5Mb |
3Gb | 18 months |
Free | £15.00 |
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3 Mobile Broadband Max - USB Stick
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Up to 3.6Mb |
15Gb | 18 months |
£1.95 | £30.00 |
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3 Mobile Broadband Plus (Free Mobile Phone)
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Up to 3.6Mb |
5Gb | 18 months |
£1.95 | £22.00 |
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband (Free Laptop)
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Up to 7.2Mb |
1Gb | 24 months |
Free | £25.00 |
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3 Mobile Broadband Plus (Free Mobile Phone)
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Up to 3.6Mb |
5Gb | 18 months |
£1.95 | £22.00 |
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband - USB Stick
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Up to 7.2Mb |
5Gb | 12 months |
Free | £25.00 |
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Vodafone Mobile Broadband - USB Stick Pro
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Up to 7.2Mb |
5Gb | 18 months |
Free | £15.00 (first 3 months) |
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O2 Mobile Broadband
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Up to 3.6Mb |
10Gb | 18 months |
Free | £35.00 |
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3 Mobile Broadband Plus (Free Laptop)
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Up to 3.6Mb |
5Gb | 18 months |
£1.95 | £35.00 |
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3 Mobile Broadband Max (Free Laptop)
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Up to 3.6Mb |
15Gb | 24 months |
Free | £45.00 |
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Vodafone Business Mobile Broadband - ExpressCard
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Up to 7.2Mb |
5Gb | 24 months |
Free | £14.19 (first 3 months, exc. VAT) |
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3 Mobile Broadband Max - USB Stick
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Up to 3.6Mb |
7Gb | 12 months |
£1.95 | £25.00 |
About Mobile Broadband
Mobile broadband refers to internet access delivered over a mobile phone network. GSM networks have been upgraded to 3G and later HSDPA networks, providing download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps.You can use mobile broadband from any computer although most people choose to use a laptop rather than a desktop computer. Almost all mobile broadband modems are both connected and powered via a USB connection. While 3 have the largest coverage, which they now share with T-Mobile, Vodafone have the fastest connections delivered over HSDPA.
When choosing a mobile broadband provider, it's a good idea to check that mobile network's coverage in the area you think you will most frequently use the internet, for example in your home if you aren't going to have wired internet access aswell. The best way to try this is to find someone with a mobile phone on that network and to access a website from the phone, and compare speeds between the networks. Mobile broadband modems work exactly like a mobile phone, so the speed should be about the same.
