Compare Mobile Broadband

  • Compare mobile broadband packages, offers and deals with CompareBroadband.co.uk, the independent and impartial broadband comparison service.

   
 
   
Provider Details Speed Download Limit Contract Monthly Cost
O2

O2 Mobile Broadband - Pay as you go Daily

500Mb daily usage plus unlimited WIFI

3.6 Mbps 0 GB 0 months £0.00£2 for 500MB valid for 24 hours more
Orange

Orange Mobile Broadband

Free USB dongle, choose from 500MB up to an unlimited allowance

3.6 Mbps 10 GB 18 months £5.00for 500MB, £10 for 1.5GB, £15 for 3GB or £35 for unlimited more
3 3.6 Mbps 1 GB 18 months £7.50 more
O2

O2 Mobile Broadband - Pay monthly

1GB usage and unlimited WIFI

3.6 Mbps 1 GB 1 months £10.001 month rolling contract more
O2

O2 Mobile Broadband - Pay monthly

1GB usage and unlimited WIFI, Free O2 USB Modem E169 Dongle

3.6 Mbps 1 GB 18 months £10.00GET 3 MONTHS FREE! more
Orange

Orange Mobile Broadband

30 day contract, choose from 1GB or 10GB allowance

3.6 Mbps 1 GB 1 months £10.00for 1GB, £15 for 2GB and £25 for 10GB more
0800 4081805
T-Mobile

T-Mobile Mobile Broadband - Pay monthly

FREE USB stick, award winning mobile broadband

4.5 Mbps 3 GB 18 months £10.00for the 1st 3 months, £15 thereafter more
3

3 Mobile Broadband - Pay Monthly

Free USB modem stick

3.6 Mbps 5 GB 18 months £15.00 more
3 3.6 Mbps 5 GB 1 months £15.00 more
O2

O2 Mobile Broadband - Pay monthly

2GB usage and unlimited WIFI

3.6 Mbps 2 GB 1 months £15.001 month rolling contract more
O2

O2 Mobile Broadband - Pay monthly

3GB usage and unlimited WIFI, Free O2 USB Modem E169 Dongle

3.6 Mbps 3 GB 18 months £15.00GET 3 MONTHS FREE! more
O2

O2 Mobile Broadband - Pay as you go Monthly

3GB usage and unlimited WIFI, Free O2 USB Modem E169 Dongle

3.6 Mbps 3 GB 0 months £15.00£15 for 3GB valid for 30 days more
T-Mobile

T-Mobile Mobile Broadband - Pay per day

Half price USB stick 30 days FREE browsing, no contract required

3.6 Mbps 2 GB 0 months £15.00for a month, £7 for per week or £2 per day more
3

3 Mobile Broadband - Pay as you go +

Buy a dongle preloaded with 1Gb data allowance, valid for up to 1 month

3.6 Mbps 1 GB 0 months £29.99Once used, top up your allowance as normal more
3

3 Mobile Broadband - Pay as you go +

Buy a dongle preloaded with 3Gb data allowance, valid for up to 3 months

3.6 Mbps 3 GB 0 months £39.99Once used, top up your allowance as normal more
T-Mobile

T-Mobile Mobile Broadband - Pay up front

Free USB stick. No contract, 90 days internet access

3.6 Mbps 2 GB 0 months £44.99Reverts to pay per day after 90 days more
3

3 Mobile Broadband - Pay as you go +

Buy a dongle preloaded with 12GB data allowance, valid for up to 3 months

3.6 Mbps 12 GB 0 months £79.99Once used, top up your allowance as normal more
   
 
   

Compare Mobile Broadband Deals

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