Responsible for making the UK’s first mobile phone call in January 1985, Vodafone has been at the forefront of communication technology since its formation and has now branched into the broadband sector.
Vodafone offers both home broadband and mobile broadband. Vodafone home broadband is available exclusively to Vodafone pay monthly customers. It works in the same way as a traditional broadband package with super-fast speeds and unlimited* downloads. The mobile broadband packages utilise a USB modem or modem stick that is plugged into a laptop to connect you to the web almost anywhere.
Who is Vodafone broadband ideal for?
Existing Vodafone subscribers will be drawn towards the Vodafone home broadband range as a chance to tie-in their communication services with one reliable and affordable provider. Mobile broadband is popular among business workers who need to access the internet on the move, and anyone who wants to avoid line rental charges such as those renting properties and students.
What do you need?
Home broadband customers require:
- A Vodafone pay monthly contract.
- Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or Vista.
- A 10/100 Ethernet LAN port.
- Internet Explorer 5.0/Netscape 4.7 or higher.
- For use with a wireless router, you will need one of the following: Intel Centrino internal wireless technology, a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port for USB wireless adapter, a type II cardbus slot for PCMCIA wireless adapters, a free PCI slot for PCI wireless adapters.
- Apple Mac customers need: MAC OS 9 or X; a 10/100 Ethernet port; plus either Apple AirPort or an Apple Mac wireless adapter.
Mobile broadband customers require:
- A USB Modem stick or USB modem (available from Vodafone).
- Windows XP or Vista.
- A standard USB interface.
- At least 100Mb of free disk space and 128MB RAM.
- Apple Mac customers need OS X Panther 10.3.9 or higher; a standard USB interface and at least 50Mb free disk space and 128Mb of RAM.
What else does Vodafone have to offer?
Vodafone home broadband comes with unlimited anytime calls to UK landlines beginning with 01 and 02 (as long as you hang up and redial after 60 minutes). You can also enjoy reduced cost calls to UK mobiles, virus protection and a 30day money back guarantee.
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