Mobile broadband deals...

Kilty_2

I'm moving into a flat which I don't think I'll be able to justify getting fixed line broadband in due to cost + minimum term contracts - so I'm looking for a mobile broadband deal.

Don't mind a minimum term contract with this because it's obviously portable - I'll need internet access all year round anyway.

Given it's a replacement for a fixed line (which I KNOW is a terrible idea - I used to work in customer service for a large mobile operator and had to deal with the aftermath of people doing this unaware) I'll need plenty of data allowance OR a network that'll give warning when you reach your limit and don't just start charging per MB/GB :eek:

I'm currently a T-Mobile customer for my phone, so if there's existing customer deals around then I want to know about them.

Failing that - best MBB deals around? Contract as short term as possible but preferably not at a consequence of a high monthly cost.

:T

Chorlie

Check the coverage first, no point signing up and finding the signal is poor

http://www.compare3gmobilebroadband.co.uk/t-mobile-web-and-walk.htm

Then workout how much data you'll need.

It sounds like T-Mobile or 3 maybe the best, the coverage will be the same since they share 3G network, T-Mobile don't charge for going over the GB limit just reduce your speed & 3 tend to be cheaper but charge extra.

And lastly, think twice again about the landline

Kilty_2

Chorlie wrote: »

Check the coverage first, no point signing up and finding the signal is poor

http://www.compare3gmobilebroadband.co.uk/t-mobile-web-and-walk.htm

Then workout how much data you'll need.

It sounds like T-Mobile or 3 maybe the best, the coverage will be the same since they share 3G network, T-Mobile don't charge for going over the GB limit just reduce your speed & 3 tend to be cheaper but charge extra.

And lastly, think twice again about the landline

Thanks - I'll definitely check out coverage before committing.

Landline is a no-go - connection fee because it's been disconnected for a while plus the fact I'm only renting for 6 months and if I move out after that I'd need to pay termination charges to both BT and the ISP whereas the MBB could just go with me.

epz_2

T-mobile have always seemed to have the best data network to me as o2 got overloaded by iphones etc.

How them joining networks with orange effects this i am unsure. I do know they used to have an addon to the standard mobile sim package that let you use something like 12 gigs a month instead of the usual 1-2gigs. They also have a hard limit so if you go over you dont get charged £100s like most other networks seem to.

If were in your situation I would speak to them, get a mobile contract that covered my minutes + data and gave me a smartphone that allowed tethering to use as a computer modem. Kill 2 birds with one bill etc, if you dont use over 1gig you could even be naught and use a standard contract.

Tmobile resellers have plenty of £15 a month phone deals with a free smartphone and data allowance.

lucylucky

jackal20 wrote: »

need help any one one know any good deals and which one is best mobile phone to have on contract

regards

Best to start a new thread as this one is about mobile broadband

Chorlie

jackal20 wrote: »

need help any one one know any good deals and which one is best mobile phone to have on contract

regards

Depends what type of phone you want and what type of deal (PAYG, Contract or Sim Only)

Chorlie

epz wrote: »

T-mobile have always seemed to have the best data network to me as o2 got overloaded by iphones etc.

How them joining networks with orange effects this i am unsure. I do know they used to have an addon to the standard mobile sim package that let you use something like 12 gigs a month instead of the usual 1-2gigs. They also have a hard limit so if you go over you dont get charged £100s like most other networks seem to.

If were in your situation I would speak to them, get a mobile contract that covered my minutes + data and gave me a smartphone that allowed tethering to use as a computer modem. Kill 2 birds with one bill etc, if you dont use over 1gig you could even be naught and use a standard contract.

Tmobile resellers have plenty of £15 a month phone deals with a free smartphone and data allowance.

The T-Mobile / Orange setup is that they can use each others 2G networks with 3G planned sometime in the future.

If T Mobile coverage is good in your area they would be my first choice, think they do a 10GB broadband deal, you my get a good deal if you're already with them and you tread hard.

Kilty_2

T-Mobile's coverage checker says there is NO mobile broadband coverage! :eek: (but there is 3G coverage - so I assume it means no HSDPA)

I find that hard to believe since it's just outside Glasgow City Centre - but hey ho.

Kilty_2

Decided to go for 3's 15gb "MiFi" package - £17 a month with £80 quidco (which has tracked already) - so just under £14 a month effective cost.

Saves messing with the crappy software for USB modems :j

Chorlie

Kilty wrote: »

T-Mobile's coverage checker says there is NO mobile broadband coverage! :eek: (but there is 3G coverage - so I assume it means no HSDPA)

I find that hard to believe since it's just outside Glasgow City Centre - but hey ho.

Why are you going with 3, T-Mobile and 3 are partners in there 3G Network, so if T-Mobiles coverage is no good for you then 3 won't be either, they're the same network.

Kilty_2

3 have seperate 3G masts to T-Mobile (maybe they do/did share in some areas, but not everywhere) - and their coverage checker says there is excellent coverage at my postcode area.