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Mobile Broadband is one of the most extensively used sources for accessing the web, especially after the implementation of the 3G standards in the mobile networks. They have improved the broadband penetration and provide more mobility in the country. They are capable of transferring data at a speed of 14.4Mbps, but the speed offered at present in UK is 7.2Mbps.
Even though, mobile broadband has many advantages over other broadband services, it might not be the best choice if it does not satisfy your requirements. Let’s first identify who needs mobile broadband:
1. It would be the best option for travelers who would like to access the internet using their laptop from anywhere across the world.
2. Mobile Broadband provides more privacy than other forms of internet. It’s more or less like a mobile phone which is used only by a single person.
3. If you do not want to fight with the hassle of wires or sit for hours together in configuring a broadband connection, then mobile broadband would be the best choice.
4. PAYG mobile broadband would be best rather than searching for Wi-Fi hotspots.
5. If you are a user residing in an area where a fiber optic cable network is unavailable, then mobile broadband could be used. The mobile network covers almost 95% of the country, so broadband access might be possible at least using a 2G service which can serve good at speeds better than a dial up.
6. Users who would like to use multiple wireless gadgets like I-phones, I-pod, I-pad, Smart Phones, Mobile Phones, Laptops, Net books, etc, for downloading stuff via internet can choose the mobile broadband Wi-Fi modem. It’s called Mi-Fi and is expected to boom the market especially after the implementation of the 4G networks.
A few observations before you select a mobile broadband would provide you a good web experience. It’s always a better idea to listen to experience and reviews from users of the particular areas. Otherwise check the availability of every mobile broadband provider in your area and speeds offered by the network. Mobile broadband providers like 3 mobile, T mobile, Vodafone and Virgin offer speeds up to 7.2Mbps while others offer only 3.6Mbps. Also find if the available network in your area offers 3G broadband services, because many areas are offered with integrated 2G services which are slower than the 3G internet. Finally if you aren’t a frequent user, PAYG would be the best option to save your money.
If you are a 100% internet guy(not part time)
you need to have mobile broadband. So you can work wherever you are but you can get some problem if you are in a remote area. That’s why I would recommend a satellite connection instead.
You must check the availability! There is nothing worse than getting mobile broadband – and I do travel alot – only to find that it does not cover the area or have the speed that you are looking for. Entirely frustrating.
When 4G rolls out it will be much better. Browsing the web/youtube on 3G or less is a little frustrating. I guess it isn’t designed for that though. Nice article.
Currently i am using the 3G iphone and it is very good with the 3G data plan. Now a days the the mobile phone must be 3G suitable. so that it can load more data in very short time period.
Mobile broadband is definitely very useful if you’re on the go a lot. Satellite connectivity is the way to go if you’re used to traveling in remote locations a lot. I was recently in a hilly vacation spot and there was very sporadic mobile phone coverage so satellite connectivity would’ve helped there.
Till then,
Jean