Hutchison 3G acquired a government licence to run third generation wireless services in May 2000. The largest licence was set aside for a newcomer, which instantly gave Hutchison 3G (now 3 Mobile) the largest spectrum which it can use to its advantage in supplying multimedia services and offering value for money.
3 Mobile has now expanded its list of services to include broadband offered through the freedom of a dongle. Mobile broadband allows users to access the internet anywhere at any time without having to be in range of a wireless hub or hotspot. The 3 Mobile broadband packages have proven so popular that the company briefly ran out of stock.
Who is 3 mobile broadband broadband ideal for?
Due to its flexibility, 3 Mobile broadband is best suited to those who commute to work and need to stay on top of their workload at all times. It is also good for people who like to be flexible about where they access the internet – such as in a park, on a train or just to work outside. As there is no line rental required mobile broadband has also proven popular among students and those who rent accommodation.
What do you need?
- A 3-Mobile pay as you go or pay monthly package.
- USB dongle – available for free on all 18month contracts.
- A Windows or MAC OSX computer.
- Windows 2000, XP or Vista. Mac users need Mac OSX 10.4 or above.
- A minimum of 100Mb of free hard-disk space.
- An available USB slot or USB hub.
What else does 3 mobile broadband have to offer?
3-Mobile offers the same rates as a pre-pay option without contractual obligations which is well suited to those who have bad credit.
There are a range of packages to choose from based on the data allowance you require meaning there is something for every type of internet user – whether light or heavy. If you are covered by the 3-Mobile network (which accounts for 86% of the UK) you can benefit from faster data speeds.
