| Mobile Broadband has revolusionised the consumer | | | | The key thing to be aware of when choosing a |
| and business Internet market. It gives consumers the | | | | package is that the providers use the mobile phone |
| ability to access high speed Internet wherever they | | | | networks to deliver the service. Because of this, it is |
| have a laptop and a USB modem. | | | | important to check on your chosen provider's website |
| But with all of the convenience of portable Internet, it is | | | | to ensure that you are able to receive good coverage |
| important to choose the best package for your needs. | | | | where you live. |
| Many packages are now offered from all of the UK | | | | Sign Up Costs |
| mobile phone operators with many operators providing | | | | Some networks will come with a sign up cost. This will |
| a vast number of tariffs. Because of this, it is important | | | | normally be associated with lower term contracts. |
| to consider the following criteria when looking to | | | | Monthly Downloads |
| choose a provider. | | | | As with speed of service, it is also worth considering |
| Contract Term | | | | your usage with regard to how much data you will |
| Are you prepared to commit to a service for a long | | | | want to download in the month. This is because all |
| period of time? The longer you will commit to a | | | | providers offer packages with download limits. These |
| package, the better the deal available. Most of the | | | | can range from 3GB to 15GB per month. If you go |
| providers offer packages from 12 to 24 months. | | | | over your limits, some networks will charge you. |
| Speed of Service | | | | Because of this, it is important to ensure that you sign |
| Do you know your key criteria for purchasing a | | | | up for the package most suited to your requirements. |
| solution? Are your requirements fairly straight | | | | Which network to choose? |
| forward? If your main need for the connection is just | | | | All of the UK mobile phone operators now offer mobile |
| to send emails and browse the web, then your | | | | Internet services. These include Orange, 3, Vodafone, |
| requirements for speed will be less than if you are | | | | O2, T-Mobile and Virgin. Packages vary from network |
| going to want to download music and video. Mobile | | | | to network so it is worth checking what will be the |
| broadband speeds range from 3.6Mbps to 7.2Mbps. | | | | best package for you. |
| Coverage of Service | | | | |