Broadband Providers ComparedMobile Broadband Providers Compared

We've compiled the key information from the UK's mobile providers plus selected their best available packages. Use the tabs below to choose a deal that suits you.

Package Top Speed Additional Usage PAYG Option Laptop Deals 3G Coverage VoIP Compatible Price Per
Month		  
Virgin Mobile BroadbandVirgin Mobile Broadband 7.2Mb
(up to)		 £15 per GB No No Yes No from
£10

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3 Mobile Broadband3 Mobile Broadband 7.2Mb
(up to)		 10p per MB Yes Yes Yes Yes from
£7.50

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VodafoneVodafone 7.2Mb
(up to)		 £15 per GB Yes Yes Yes Yes from
£5
(for first 3 months)

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T-MobileT-Mobile 4.5Mb
(up to)		 Restricted use but no extra charges Yes No Yes No from
£10
(for first 3 months)

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Orange Mobile BroadbandOrange Mobile Broadband 7.2Mb
(up to)		 £1.46 per MB No Yes Yes No from
£5
(for Orange customers)

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o2 Mobile Broadbando2 Mobile Broadband 3.6Mb
(up to)		 0.20 per MB Yes Yes Yes No from
FREE
(for first 3 months)

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Broadband Package Broadband Download Allowance Modem Laptop Included Contract Length Price Per
Month		  
3 Mobile Broadband PAYG3 Mobile Broadband PAYG 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Includes 1GB of usage
  • See pricing info for details on top ups
 1GB
per month 		USB Stick
£29.99 		PAYG
Months		 PAYG

Yes

Pricing Details

  • £29.99 one off payment for USB Stick

PAYG 30 Day Top Up

  • 1GB = £10
  • 3GB = £15
  • 7GB = £25

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o2 PAYGo2 PAYG 3.6
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 30 Day happiness guarantee
  • Comes with unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Any data over usage allowance will be charged at 2.4p per MB
 500MB - 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
Half Price in April just £9.99 		PAYG
Months		 PAYG

Yes

Pricing Details

PAYG Top Up

  • £2 for 500MB available for 24 hours
  • £7.50 for 1GB available for 7 days
  • £15 for 3GB available for 30 days

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T-Mobile Per DayT-Mobile Per Day 3.6
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Unlimited browsing - usage allowance applies but you won't be charged additional if you exceed but your service speed may be restricted.
  • Top up easily in My T-Mobile
  • Over 50% off with a £10 top up
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
£8.99 		PAYG
Months		 PAYG

Yes

Pricing Details

  • Need initial £10 top up when buying USB stick
  • £2 a day
  • £7 a week
  • £15 a month

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Vodafone StandardVodafone Standard 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Fast and reliable network coverage
  • Go online for up to 100 hours a month
  • Protect your PC and files - free PC Protection with 2GB data backup
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		24
Months		 £5.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • £5 a month for first 3 months then £15

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Orange (for Orange Customers Only)Orange (for Orange Customers Only) 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Orange Wednesdays
  • Two weeks money back guarantee
 500MB
per month 		USB stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £5.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • This deal is exclusive for Orange mobile or broadband customers

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o2 Mobile Broadbando2 Mobile Broadband 3.6
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 30 Day happiness guarantee
  • Comes with unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Any data over usage allowance will be charged at 2.4p per MB
 500MB
per month 		USB Stick
£19.99 		1
Months		 £5.00

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3 Mobile Broadband Lite3 Mobile Broadband Lite 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Out of bundle charge of £0.10 per MB
  • Save £2.50 , was £10
 1GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £7.50

Yes

Pricing Details

  • Save £2.50, was £10

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Virgin Mobile Broadband FlexiVirgin Mobile Broadband Flexi 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 85% UK Coverage
  • 28 day money-back guarantee
  • FREE modem on 18 month contract
 1GB
per month 		USB Stick
£24.99 		2
Months		 £10.00

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Virgin Mobile BroadbandVirgin Mobile Broadband 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 85% UK Coverage
  • 28 day money-back guarantee
  • FREE modem on 18 month contract
 1GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £10.00

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T-Mobile MonthlyT-Mobile Monthly 4.5
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Unlimited browsing - usage allowance applies but you won't be charged additional if you exceed but your service speed may be restricted.
  • Add a 4GB memory card - take files with you
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £10.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • £10 a month for first 3 months then £15

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Vodafone UltimateVodafone Ultimate 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Fast and reliable network coverage
  • Go online for up to 150 hours a month
  • Protect your PC and files - free PC Protection with 2GB data backup
 5GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		24
Months		 £10.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • £10 a month for first 3 months then £25

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o2 Mobile Broadbando2 Mobile Broadband 3.6
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 30 Day happiness guarantee
  • Comes with unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Any data over usage allowance will be charged at 2.4p per MB
 1GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		1
Months		 £10.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • FREE for first 3 months when taken on a 18 month contract

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Virgin Mobile Broadband FlexiVirgin Mobile Broadband Flexi 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 85% UK Coverage
  • 28 day money-back guarantee
  • FREE modem on 18 month contract
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
£24.99 		2
Months		 £15.00

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Virgin Mobile BroadbandVirgin Mobile Broadband 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 85% UK Coverage
  • 28 day money-back guarantee
  • FREE modem on 18 month contract
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £15.00

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3 Mobile Broadband3 Mobile Broadband 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Out of bundle charge of £0.10 per MB
 5GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £15.00

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3 Mobile Broadband3 Mobile Broadband 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Out of bundle charge of £0.10 per MB
 5GB
per month 		USB Stick
£9.99 		1
Months		 £15.00

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o2 Mobile Broadbando2 Mobile Broadband 3.6
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 30 Day happiness guarantee
  • Comes with unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Any data over usage allowance will be charged at 2.4p per MB
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		1
Months		 £15.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • FREE for first 3 months when taken on a 18 month contract

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Orange No tiesOrange No ties 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Orange Wednesdays
  • Two weeks money back guarantee
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
£29.99 		1
Months		 £15.00

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3 Mobile Broadband3 Mobile Broadband 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Out of bundle charge of £0.10 per MB
 15GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		24
Months		 £15.00

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Orange Unlimited Off PeakOrange Unlimited Off Peak 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Unlimited off-peak usage between midnight and 9am
  • 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Orange Wednesdays
  • Two weeks money back guarantee
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		12
Months		 £18.00

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T-Mobile MonthlyT-Mobile Monthly 4.5
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Unlimited browsing - usage allowance applies but you won't be charged additional if you exceed but your service speed may be restricted.
  • Add a 4GB memory card - take files with you
 5GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £30.00

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3 Mobile Broadband with Laptop3 Mobile Broadband with Laptop 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Samsung N130 Laptop + external DVD drive with 1GB Memory and 160 GB Hard Drive
  • Use Skype
  • Out of bundle charge of £0.10 per MB
 5GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		18
Months		 £30.00

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o2 Mobile Broadband with Asus Laptopo2 Mobile Broadband with Asus Laptop 3.6
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Comes with Asus UL30A Netbook with Windows® 7 Home Premium and extended 2 year warranty
  • McAfee Internet Security for the life of your contract
  • 30 Day happiness guarantee
  • Comes with unlimited Wi-Fi
  • Any data over usage allowance will be charged at 2.4p per MB
 3GB
per month 		In Built to Laptop
FREE 		24
Months		 £30.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • One off payment of £79.99 for the laptop

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Vodafone with LaptopVodafone with Laptop 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Includes HP Laptop with up to 10 hours' battery life and less than 1 inch thick
  • Comes with windows 7
 3GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE with Laptop 		24
Months		 £35.00

Yes

Pricing Details

  • One off payment of £49 for laptop

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Orange with LaptopOrange with Laptop 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Comes with Compaq CQ61 with a 250GB hard drive featuring Windows 7 and 2GB RAM
  • 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Orange Wednesdays
 5GB
per month 		USB Stick
FREE 		24
Months		 £35.00

Yes

Pricing Details

You can get this deal with different contract length and usage allowance to suit your needs. This affects the price you pay for the laptop. Click view deal to see more details.

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Orange with LaptopOrange with Laptop 7.2
(Up to)

Yes

Broadband Details

  • Comes with Asus 1005HGO with a 250GB hard drive featuring Windows 7 and 1GB RAM
  • 2 for 1 cinema tickets with Orange Wednesdays
 3GB
per month 		In build to laptop
FREE 		18
Months		 £35.00

Yes

Pricing Details

You can get this deal with different contract length and usage allowance to suit your needs. This affects the price you pay for the laptop. Click view deal to see more details.

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Mobile Broadband

Mobile BroadbandMobile broadband is great for people who are always on the move such as business users or those who don't want to sign up for a broadband package that is tied to one location such as students and people in rented accomodation. Mobile broadband has come a long way in the last few years with speed increasing and prices dropping more in line with traditional broadband. Add to this the increased coverage where you can get a decent signal and it's easy to see why mobile broadband is becoming a viable alternative for broadband users.

Latest News & Offers from the Broadband, TV Phone Blog
  • Boris Johnson Plans Underground Internet Access
    The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is supporting plans to install Wi-Fi hotspots in Underground stations across the capital to allow commuters the ability use mobile broadband whilst taking their daily journeys around London. Mr. Johnson plan would see London become one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world, though the cost of such an achievement may not be financially viable.
  • Half Price Dongle with O2 Mobile Broadband – Offer ends 31-05-10
    O2 mobile broadband have reduced the price of their 'pay and go' dongles until Monday 31st May 2010. If you order online before midnight on this date you will now receive their award winning on the go mobile broadband dongle for just £9.99 instead of £19.99! This great deal is only available online, so if you're in the market for a new mobile broadband provider then why not look at O2's fantastic service.
  • T Mobile and 3 Network in £400 Million Broadband Deal
    T Mobile broadband and 3 mobile broadband have just signed a new £400 million contract with the Nokia Siemens Network as both companies look to expand their UK coverage on their shared mobile broadband network. This huge deal is big business and will help massively in boosting their joint operation named Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL).