Pay as you go mobile broadband with no contract or expiry date?

bhz-2
bhz-2 Posts: 216 Forumite
in Broadband & internet access
I'd like to have pay as you go mobile broadband with no contract or expiry date. What are the best options available please?

Many thanks.
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  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    Only Vodafone has no expiry date.
  • bhz-2
    bhz-2 Posts: 216 Forumite
    Thanks Donnie and Rufus

    I'll check the Vodafone and 3 websites.

    I've read some very negative reviews on 3. Are they really that bad??
  • Snakeeyes21
    Snakeeyes21 Posts: 2,527 Forumite
    No their broadband isnt that bad at all.
    Im very happy with mine which Ive got on contract.
    just make sure you can pick up a 3g or hsdpa signal where you live.
    I never have connection issues and i get a fairly constant 2mb download and 0.5 upload.
    speed test from a couple of minutes ago, its peak time at the moment so the upload is a tad slower than it normally is.
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    Im so happy with mine that I'm dropping my normal broadband completely when i move in a few weeks.
  • kendalls_cave
    kendalls_cave Posts: 439 Forumite
    No it's not bad at all :) i've used 3 mobile broadband for the last 18 months as I've no landline. in that time I've moved from Derby>London>Scrarbrough> back to Derby and the connection has always been good - indeed where I live now I can watch iplayer with it.
    Their CS aren't great but I usually solve any issues (like with dongle) on my own
    :j £2 coins = £2.00 :j
  • PlutoinCapricorn
    PlutoinCapricorn Posts: 4,598 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Many people seem unaware of the existence of prepaid 3 dongles. They last for 3/12/24 months max. or until you have used up the 3/12/24 gb allowance.

    I am very happy with mine, but I live in a big city and don't play games or download films and music, I just surf and send enails. Evenings and weekends can be a bit slow, but the 3 network is being upgraded.

    If you have a good reception and modest downloads, and accept that mobile bb is similar to fast dialup, then you can get a good deal without any need for contracts, bank details, direct debits etc. It works very well for me.
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  • bhz-2
    bhz-2 Posts: 216 Forumite
    Thanks to all who replied. I'll probably make my choice after xmas, as it's likely prices will come down.
  • pcbbs
    pcbbs Posts: 1 Newbie
    Not available from Vodaphone, you may find it at Amazon!
  • UKHCGirl
    UKHCGirl Posts: 206 Forumite
    I need this now. Apparently vodafone does have this but i cant see anything on their website?

    I currently have a 3 dongle and whilst the reception is awesome, i dont use it enough to justify spending £10 a month on it when i need it.
  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    UKHCGirl wrote: »
    I need this now. Apparently vodafone does have this but i cant see anything on their website?

    I currently have a 3 dongle and whilst the reception is awesome, i dont use it enough to justify spending £10 a month on it when i need it.

    Whih model of USB modem?
  • UKHCGirl
    UKHCGirl Posts: 206 Forumite
    Do you mean with the 3 dongle? Its the one that expires after 30 days. It sucks.
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