My contract with 3 for the computer and dongle

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is now running out . i need a pay as you go along fast connection on no contract and may be abroad in the new year so definitely do not want to get tied into someting but my old dongle is too slow now. any recommendations. thanks in advance.

fwor

How much data do you use, and do you use it all the time?

If 1GB/month is enough, the 30 day/1GB 3 mobile SIMs that you can buy on eBay for around a fiver seem pretty good, or the 3 month/3GB ones that 7dayshop sell for £12.48 (but note that they are micro-SIMs).

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is the same getting from 3 directly?

fwor wrote: »

How much data do you use, and do you use it all the time?

If 1GB/month is enough, the 30 day/1GB 3 mobile SIMs that you can buy on eBay for around a fiver seem pretty good, or the 3 month/3GB ones that 7dayshop sell for £12.48 (but note that they are micro-SIMs).

fwor

Deals wrote: »

is the same getting from 3 directly?

No - buying direct from 3 costs £10 for the 1Gb and £20 for the 3 month one, last time I checked.

fwor

Deals wrote:

how do we know how many gigabites we use? is the same getting from 3 directly?
and what does micro sims mean? thanks

A microSIM is a small SIM! I believe they are mainly used in Apple products, but TBH I've never actually seen one in the flesh.

You ~should~ be able to see how much data you use by looking at your online account details for your existing (expiring) account with 3. Mine shows how much of a month's allowance I've used up. I only use it for email and browsing, and I never get near to using 1GB in a month, but if you view iplayer or file share a lot you could get through that in no time.

TakeThis

Freedom Talk data SIM(Piggybacks on the 3UK network) 3GB PER MONTH for 90 days. 9GB OF DATA £12.95

TakeThis

You can use the same modem or buy a newer 3UK modem for £20 or less.

Kerrypaty

Do you have a smart phone? I only ask because you can tether them to a computer and use the internet that way. They're just as fast as a dongle too.

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the contract was taken out in 2009. how fast is connection with someone ike freedom talk anyone know?

TakeThis wrote: »

Freedom Talk data SIM(Piggybacks on the 3UK network) 3GB PER MONTH for 90 days. 9GB OF DATA £12.95

TakeThis

Deals wrote: »

the contract was taken out in 2009. how fast is connection with someone ike freedom talk anyone know?

Expect the same as 3 UK.

Do you get HSPA in your area? If so, perhaps you would get faster speeds with a new modem, as they are rated higher.

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thanks for any help

TakeThis wrote: »

Expect the same as 3 UK.

Do you get HSPA in your area? If so, perhaps you would get faster speeds with a new modem, as they are rated higher.