can i use my laptop dongle tied to a 3 contract

Deals_2

on a desktop? and how do i do this? is it possible? thanks in advance. also my computer will be out of contract with three next month so my computer will be paid off shortly. what recommendations would you have as i was on £35 a month for unlimited use.thanks

paddyrg

Probably just plug it into a USB port and install the drivers - see how it works?

You may find you get a cruddy signal under your table though so get a 5m ACTIVE USB cable (normal passive ones can cause problems, the active ones make sure all the timing works properly for the signals) and stick the dongle in a window with decent reception. This kind of thing -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5m-USB-2-0-EXTENSION-CABLE-active-repeater-extender-/220897403503?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item336e82e26f
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10M-USB-ACTIVE-REPEATER-EXTENSION-CABLE-LEAD-USB2-0-UK-/150628452713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item231227c969

It can make a real difference to your experience for a few extra quids. Maybe try it without first, then with if the signal is weak.

prowla

It's not a laptop dongle - it's just a dongle, and it doesn't know what kind of computer it is plugged into.
I've found that my "3" one is very sensitive to location, and it likes to be near a window, so I use a long-ish USB cable.

AMG762

I have found '3' to be one of the best providers of mobile broadband in my area.

If you phone the retentions team up 1 month before the end of your contract im sure they will offer you a significant discount on your current unlimited plan (as you will no longer be paying for the laptop)