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Cheap PAYG Mobile Broadband

Hi everyone

My mum has just acquired a laptop for which she will use when she goes down to her caravan later in the year.

She wants to be able to have web access just to check emails, facebook and do a few things online.

Wondering if anyone can offer some advice as to the cheapest PAYG mobile broadband provider etc as I don't use it myself I'm not upto speed with the details.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks

WJUK

ps - Currently her "Home" BB provider is O2 - not sure if that entitles her to extra discount etc

Comments

  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    It's not just about about cheap when it comes to mobile broadband, it's about quality of access where you intend to use it.

    Same theme has been run and re-run recently.
  • web_ferret
    web_ferret Posts: 252 Forumite
    As I've said before go with whichever network gives the best coverage where you intend to use it. No point having the cheapest if it doesn't work!
    Check the mobile companies coverage maps.
    You really need a good 3G signal.
    Go PAYG just in case.
  • Rufus_348
    Rufus_348 Posts: 145 Forumite
    My friend got a free PAYG dongle from O2 because he has an O2 mobile and he rang up and asked for one so it might be worth calling - don't get if you don't ask!

    Not sure about prices, though, it really depends on the usage. There's a comparison table of the cheapest mobile broadband here - http://www.chooseisp.co.uk/compare/mobile-broadband/cheapest.asp - though.

    Hope that helps :)
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