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Mobile broadband dongle

Hi, I am looking for an affordable broadband dongle, pref THREE network. It is £40 at Curry's I think but I am sure it is cheaper on ebay. problem is the listings never say whether it includes the dongle or just the SIM. the prices are good there but I dont want to risk it. i did ask one seller and they did confirm it did not come with a dongle. I need one with a dongle and have searched but the results i think only come up with the SIM only. any help appreciated thanks
QUIDCO £2827 paid out since October 2007:D

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  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    Hi, I am looking for an affordable broadband dongle, pref THREE network. It is £40 at Curry's I think but I am sure it is cheaper on ebay. problem is the listings never say whether it includes the dongle or just the SIM. the prices are good there but I dont want to risk it. i did ask one seller and they did confirm it did not come with a dongle. I need one with a dongle and have searched but the results i think only come up with the SIM only. any help appreciated thanks

    Which model?
  • hi, sorry i dont know what you mean. i dont really mind but the one i used to have is the
    E Huawei E3231 Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband Dongle
    QUIDCO £2827 paid out since October 2007:D
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    hi, sorry i dont know what you mean. i dont really mind but the one i used to have is the
    E Huawei E3231 Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband Dongle

    The one for £40. What model is that?

    Where is the one that 'you used to have'?
  • I think it was the Huawei I used to have. i really dont mind which model I get now tbh
    QUIDCO £2827 paid out since October 2007:D
  • NiftyDigits
    NiftyDigits Posts: 10,459 Forumite
    The prices quoted by you can stretch to a MiFi unit, which works on the same principle, but supplies a WiFi Hotspot to which you can connect up to five pieces of equipment simultaneously. Useful for people with iPads and the like.

    Example here

    No need to use the SIM supplied, get your own and buy another when it runs out.


    So you get a MiFi and up to 3 months of usage for the same price as the USB modem with up to 3 months of usage.
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