Vodafone currently has the fastest mobile internet connection on the market, with speeds of up to 7.2 Mb on its USB Modem 7.2, Modem Stick and Data Card services. You do have to pay for the hardware - Vodafone now offers a choice of three different USB technologies; USB modem stick and USB modem, as well as the 7.2 model mentioned above (this gives it the most variety on the market).
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| Setup fee: | £0.00 USB Modem is free on a 24-month contract |
| Monthly cost: | £60.00 gets you 200 European MB |
| Extra costs: | £4.25 per MB outside the UK |
| Max Speed: | 7.2 Mb Fast enough for most downloads and online games |
| Download limit: | 5 GB month 5GB fair usage policy applies |
| Genie says: | Mobile Broadband Euro Travel is the smaller of Vodafone's business packages, and is ideal for those who are often required to travel for work. |
Vodafone mobile broadband website
| Setup fee: | £149.00 For USB Modem / Data Card |
| Monthly cost: | £95.00 gets you 200MB anywhere in the world |
| Extra costs: | £4.25 per MB after this Ideal for regular travellers |
| Max Speed: | 7.2 Mb |
| Download limit: | 5 GB month |
| Genie says: | This is the most flexible of Vodafone's packages, as the bundled data is covered wherever you are in the world. If you travel alot it could be well worth it, and avoids confusion over when/where you can use your internet. |
Vodafone mobile broadband website
| Setup fee: | £0.00 Modem stick is FREE when you buy online |
| Monthly cost: | £21.28 out of bundle charge £12.77 per GB |
| Extra costs: | £4.25 per Mb when abroad or £8.50 per 24-hours in selected countries After you exceed your data allowance of 200 MB |
| Max Speed: | 7.2 Mb Fast enough for most downloads and online games |
| Download limit: | 5 GB month 5GB fair usage policy applies |
| Genie says: | The more expensive consumer package from Vodafone, Mobile Broadband 5GB is for those who feel that a 3GB download restriction would be too small for their needs. Vodafone's new pricing scheme means the package is still very competitively priced, just keep an eye on the downloads. |
Vodafone mobile broadband website
| Setup fee: | £33.19 For Modem / Data Card |
| Monthly cost: | £12.99 £12.77 per GB out of bundle |
| Extra costs: | £4.25 per MB outside the UK OR £8.50 per 24-hours in selected countries |
| Max Speed: | 7.2 Mb |
| Download limit: | 3 GB month |
| Genie says: | Mobile Broadband 3GB is a good standard package from Vodafone, it's ideal if you don't think you'll use the mobile internet too often. Good value, but remember the price for Vodafone Mobile Broadband changes when you go abroad. |
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.
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