3 mobile broadband

3 Mobile is the only company in the mobile broadband market that offers a capped monthly service. It also lets you have access on a pay-as-you-go basis, so it can be quite flexible. The Three website spells out exactly what you can do with each package, so it's easy to choose the right one for you. All the 3 mobile internet services are available via a USB modem.

3 mobile broadband website

3 mobile broadband packages

Broadband Plus |Broadband Lite |Broadband Max

Broadband Plus

Setup fee:	£0.00 USB Modem is free
Monthly cost:	£15.00
Extra costs:	£0.10 per MB Out of package charge
Max Speed:	2.8 Mb Should be suited to all but the heaviest users
Download limit:	3 GB month Medium dowload allowance, suitable for nearly all users.
Genie says:	This package from Three is the middle-of-the-range option, and it seems to be a great all rounder. The modem is free, the monthly payment is affordable, and most people should find that there's ample bandwith available. Existing 3 customers get a 50% discount on the monthly charge, which is a great deal.

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Broadband Lite

Setup fee:	£0.00 USB Modem
Monthly cost:	£10.00
Extra costs:	£0.10 per MB out of bundle charge Out of bundle charge
Max Speed:	2.8 Mb Should be suitable for light users
Download limit:	1 GB month A smallish download capacity, but ample for lighter users
Genie says:	Broadband Lite is just that, a package designed for light intenet users and those who don't make any massive downloads. It definitely looks like it's good value, and the modem is free no matter what. Existing 3 customers get a 50% discount on the monthly charge, which is a great deal.

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Broadband Max

Setup fee:	£0.00 USB Modem is free
Monthly cost:	£25.00
Extra costs:	£0.10 per MB Out of bundle charge
Max Speed:	2.8 Mb
Download limit:	7 GB month For heavy downloaders, file sharers and gamers
Genie says:	Broadband Max is the biggest package from Three, with 7Gb of bandwith on offer. It should be suitable for the heavier users, the gamers, and the music lovers. If you do slip over your package download limit the Three service automatically puts you on a pay-as-you-go rate, so you won't get interruption to your connection. Existing 3 customers get a 50% discount on the monthly charge, which is a great deal.

3 mobile broadband website

Mobile / 3G broadband

Mobile broadband is a new technology that allows you access to the 3G mobile internet via a small portable USB modem or data card in your laptop. Mobile broadband internet is excellent if you are often on the move or use your laptop in a variety of locations, and this technology looks set to be a big part of the future in high-speed communications.