
Pay now	Monthy price	Downloads	Contract

Free	£12 (£3 per month off for the whole contract use voucher code 3MBB3OFF)	5 GB	18 Months

Free	£10 a month for the first 3 months, then £15 a month	Unlimited	18 Months

Free	£15 a month	15 GB	24 Months

Free	£7.50 a month	1 GB	24 Months

£4.99	£15 a month	5 GB	1 Month

Free	£20 a month	15 GB	18 Months

Free	£35 a month	Unlimited	18 Months

Free	£10 a month	1.5 GB	18 Months

Free	£15 a month	3 GB	18 Months

Mobile Broadband Dongles

There is a whole range of dongles available for mobile broadband usage. These small devices act as portable modems, which attach to your computer /laptop/netbook via the USB port and provide internet access throughout the UK via wireless 3G signalling. When taken in conjunction with a contract, mobile dongles are often free of charge and an added benefit is not having to pay line rental, as these dongles connect to the internet wirelessly, which could save you over £100 a year! You therefore don't need a landline to get online.

Dongles are becoming increasingly popular with business and personal users alike, as they give customers the freedom to connect to the internet wherever they go, away from the home or office.

Just plug it in and away you go!

Setting up your dongle

Using a dongle is extremely straightforward - simply plug the dongle into a USB port of your laptop/computer/netbook and all the software will automatically be installed, for you to configure the dongle. And voila! Whenever you want to access the internet in future, simply plug the dongle into the USB port and open the provider icon on your desktop.

Which package should I choose?

Mobile phone operators provide mobile broadband on both a contract and pay-as-you-go basis. Pay-As-You-Go If you only use mobile broadband occasionally, then you might like to consider a pay-as-you-go plan. Pay-As-You-Go dongles can be bought from all the major UK mobile phone providers. Our handy comparison tables will help you find the best dongle deals out there and help you choose the best option for you.

Advantages: You may be using mobile broadband considerably less than a contract package would cover you for, in which case this Pay-As-You-Go tariff could save you significant money. Also, if you regularly travel abroad or to areas where one cannot get coverage, then it's logical to only pay for your usage allowance as and when you need it.

Disadvantages: Unlike fixed contracts, pay as you go packages do not usually include a free dongle. Contract dongles If you are a regular user of mobile broadband, then contract dongles will likely be a better option for you. With contracts, you pay a monthly charge for the dongle for a fixed period, with each major mobile phone provider offering its own variations on the types of package. You don't necessarily have to tie yourself into a long contract - there are now rolling one month packages available, should you prefer not to commit to a 12/18/24 month contract. Our comparison tables can show you the advantages that contract dongles can offer.

Advantages: Most contract packages will provide you with a free dongle as well as a variety of added benefits such as greater download limits and even free laptops! Flexible one month contracts will likely give you the best balance between cost and flexibility. Disadvantages: Just like any mobile broadband contract, you can exceed your download allowance, and run up large bills, so you will need to ensure you don't exceed your limit. You can keep a track of your downloads by logging into your provider's personal account and there is the option to purchase more download allowance if you expect to exceed you limit.