O2 Mobile Broadband 3GB

Free USB modem & unlimited Wi-Fi

O2 Mobile Broadband 3GB gives you a decent monthly data allowance, along with a free USB modem and no costs to pay on top of the monthly fee.

O2 Mobile Broadband is capable of download speeds of up to 3.6Mbps, though when the 3G network is upgraded in the future the USB modem is ready for download speeds of 7.2Mbps.

This package also gives you access to thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots around the UK, with unlimited wireless minutes which let you get connected without eating into the data allowance.

You will need to commit for 18 months in order to take advantage of this deal and it is worth checking out the O2 coverage map to see if mobile broadband is available in your area.

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Free USB Modem + Unlimited Wi-Fi

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Package Overview

Free USB modem. Up to 3.6Mb with a 3GB monthly download limit. Unlimited Wi-Fi usage. For more details visit www.o2.co.uk

Monthly Fee		FREE for 3 months then £15.00 a month
Set-up & Equipment Costs		FREE
First Year Costs		£135.00 Includes discounts, set-up fees, equipment costs and connection fees but doesn't include monthly line rental.
Minimum Contract		18 months
Line Rental		Not Required An active non-cable line is required to receive this service.
Line Type		Mobile

Mobile Broadband Details

Up to 3.6Mb download speeds with a 3GB monthly data limit. Free USB Modem and unlimited access to 7,500 Wi-Fi hotspots. For more details visit www.o2.co.uk

Download Speed		3.6Mb Speeds subject to network coverage and location. UK only.
Upload Speed		256Kb
Download Limit		3GB
Out of Bundle Charge		20p per Mb Any data used above 3GB will be charged at £0.20 per MB.
Wi-Fi Access
Modem/Router		Free USB Modem Free USB modem on all 18 and 24 month contracts.

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More about O2 Mobile Broadband 3GB

With all of the mobile broadband providers offering a huge variety of mobile broadband packages with a confusing array of extras and incentives, it can be difficult choosing the right deal. However, O2 keep it simple with a clearly defined data allowance and a robust level of 3G coverage which they are planning to extend dramatically over the next 12 months.

If you are looking for a no-nonsense mobile broadband bundle that does exactly what it says on the tin then this is probably the one for you. With 3GB of monthly usages you will be able to spend a fairly sizable amount of time online.

According to the O2 website this equates to around 2 hours of browsing daily, though in real terms this will depend on the kinds of sites you visit and the amount of interactive content they offer. You will be able to send thousands of emails without denting the data allowance much, though it is likely that you will not be able to watch much more than 40 minutes of video online each month.

However, if you like to view the occasional YouTube clip then this should not really be an issue. Exceeding the 3GB limit is possible and your connection will always be available, but you will be charged extra if you go over.

It is important that you do not just consider this package on the merits of its data allowance alone, as many people will be able to get online for as long as they like without using up a single megabyte of their allowance. This is made possible by the unlimited Wi-Fi access that is included.

If you have a laptop with a built in wireless card then taking it with you to any built up area around the UK will usually allow you to connect to one of the 7500 wireless hotspots to which this O2 mobile broadband package gives you unlimited access.

This includes all of the BT OpenZone hotspots which are scattered around the UK and it also allows access to wireless networks operated by Wi-Fi ISP The Cloud. You will only be allowed to use this privilege on a single computer and of course it is for personal use only, but wireless speeds are frequently faster than mobile broadband.

If you take your work with you when you hit the road, this is a big benefit. There is an excessive usage policy which is designed to stop you from constantly downloading using the Wi-Fi hotspots, but most people need not worry about this minor detail.

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