Compare Mobile Broadband

Mobile broadband is a recent option for consumers, but is now widely used, so much so that the industry refers to the popularity of mobile broadband as "dongle mania"! The upside of mobile broadband is that there is no need to commit to a long-term contract or even have a phone line. The broadband providers send out a 'usb stick' which slots into the side of the computer or laptop, this stick provides the internet access and is commonly referred to as the mobile broadband dongle.

Differences between home and mobile broadband

Whilst there are few scientific comparisons of mobile broadband versus fixed line broadband, it is widely understood that mobile broadband is generally likely to be slower. That said, mobile broadband is incredibly convenient. ONce set up its easy to use and as the name suggests, you can take it with you! This is really popular amongst students or young people who are likely to frequently move home and may already have a mobile phone and little need for a separate phone line. It's also a good choice for people who are on the move and need to access the internet from different locations, using a laptop.

The future of mobile broadband

What's clear is that mobile broadband networks will be invested in heavily over the coming years and that mobile broadband may become a real alternative to fixed line at some point. The key players in this market are large telecommunications companies like Vodafone, T-Mobile and 3. All of which are heavily invested in this market and looking to develop the speed and consistency of their mobile broadband products and services.

Other considerations

Whilst your connection is likely to be less fast than the equivalent fixed line, there are serious upsides in terms of mobility, contract length and service that's likely to be more