Unlimited Mobile broadband

Kingsransom

cozzyman wrote: »

were does it say 69gb is the dl limit on Three?
thought it was unlimited, do they traffic shape speeds way down?
im getting 4mb on three were i live and 1.5mb on bt so thinking about
doing mobile internet tho would want more than 69gb a month

I don't think it's a limit exactly, it's more of fair usage. I think it would only be an issue if you consistently breached it each and every month.

I've watched 4 1/2 seasons of Breaking Bad and other programs iPlayer and I still only used 42GB so I think it would be hard to breach unless you hammered it.

Someone who worked for Three told me about the usage limit.

ZhugeEX

Kingsransom wrote: »

The data limit for The One Plan on three is around 69GB which you're unlikely to breach. I've been using it as my main internet for over two years now.

The One Plan includes tethering so there is no problem hooking up a PC to it.

As for speeds, it varies depending on the time of day but I get between 10 M/Bs and 25 MB/s which fast enough to stream HD to a couple of devices.

No it's not. It was 3 years ago but it's now a soft cap of 450GB. But i know people who use it for fixed line and use around 700GB a month.

Basically if you use more than 450GB continuously then Three will investigate but will only cut you off if you're using the data illegally/for business purposes.

If you have a DC-HSPA+ handset you can get speeds of up to 42Mbps. (i get 20mbps nearly all the time). If you have a 4G LTE handset you will get access to the even faster 4G network (up to 100Mbps) with unlimited data and tethering from Q4 2013.

The one plan is the only plan on three that allows tethering, hence the £25pm price plan. But tbh it's unbeatable as no other network offers unlimited data and tethering. And three have the best 3G network out there along with EE so that's a huge plus. I know people who use it as a replacement for Home broadband.

amorphix

If you want unlimited internet without a contract, you have two options:

1) O2Wifi

This new service from O2 is free to all mobile network users, however it's still developing and coverage may be a bit patchy in some areas and limited. The idea is, you install the O2Wifi app and your phone should seamless connect you to O2Wifi hotspots. This option may be ok if you use Internet in fixed locations more, where you know O2wifi hotspots are nearby. You check on the app by entering the postcode or via the O2Wifi website. In my experience, even if the map shows that hotspots are quite some distance away from where you are, you can sometimes connect to "invisible" unofficial hotspots, as BTopenzone has merged with O2Wifi, so private businesses and home broadband users on BT and O2 that have not opted-out may be acting as O2wifi hotspots near you. A quick check on your phone (the option that lists wifi stations) will show you that, as most of these wifi hotspots will appear as "BTopenzone-m" or "O2Wifi" and "open" or "public" alongside, meaning your app *should* connect to them.

2) If you need a more certain and full coverage mobile internet without usage restriction or contract, then GiffGaff is your best bet. This is a service that uses the O2 network so its very good in terms of coverage, but unlike other networks they have no contracts, instead they have "GoodyBags" which means instead of topping up with credit, you buy a GoodyBag every month and receive the benefits linked to it, instead of top-up credit. Their £12 GoodyBag gives you unlimited internet access for 30 days, along with unlimited text messages and 250 mins talk time. £15 GoodyBag gives you the same, but 400 mins talk time. There's no obligation to continue buying GoodyBags, or to stay at that level, you can downgrade or not top-up at all.

Another benefit of GiffGaff is that you get unlimited free calls to other GiffGaff users, any time of the day and these calls don't use your free talk-time allowance provided with the Goodybag offer. The free calls to other users are still available even if you don't have a Goodybag, or any top-up credit.

rafhelp

amorphix wrote: »

If you want unlimited internet without a contract, you have two options:

1) O2Wifi

This new service from O2 is free to all mobile network users, however it's still developing and coverage may be a bit patchy in some areas and limited. The idea is, you install the O2Wifi app and your phone should seamless connect you to O2Wifi hotspots. This option may be ok if you use Internet in fixed locations more, where you know O2wifi hotspots are nearby. You check on the app by entering the postcode or via the O2Wifi website. In my experience, even if the map shows that hotspots are quite some distance away from where you are, you can sometimes connect to "invisible" unofficial hotspots, as BTopenzone has merged with O2Wifi, so private businesses and home broadband users on BT and O2 that have not opted-out may be acting as O2wifi hotspots near you. A quick check on your phone (the option that lists wifi stations) will show you that, as most of these wifi hotspots will appear as "BTopenzone-m" or "O2Wifi" and "open" or "public" alongside, meaning your app *should* connect to them.

2) If you need a more certain and full coverage mobile internet without usage restriction or contract, then GiffGaff is your best bet. This is a service that uses the O2 network so its very good in terms of coverage, but unlike other networks they have no contracts, instead they have "GoodyBags" which means instead of topping up with credit, you buy a GoodyBag every month and receive the benefits linked to it, instead of top-up credit. Their £12 GoodyBag gives you unlimited internet access for 30 days, along with unlimited text messages and 250 mins talk time. £15 GoodyBag gives you the same, but 400 mins talk time. There's no obligation to continue buying GoodyBags, or to stay at that level, you can downgrade or not top-up at all.

Another benefit of GiffGaff is that you get unlimited free calls to other GiffGaff users, any time of the day and these calls don't use your free talk-time allowance provided with the Goodybag offer. The free calls to other users are still available even if you don't have a Goodybag, or any top-up credit.

that goodbag is not unlimited internet, thats only on the phone. That data cant be used on other devices like a pc via tethering (they say...)

they offer 3gb for 12.50

ZhugeEX

rafhelp wrote: »

that goodbag is not unlimited internet, thats only on the phone. That data cant be used on other devices like a pc via tethering (they say...)

they offer 3gb for 12.50

That's correct.

Here is a list of network tethering policies.

To fully answer your question there is no short term unlimited broadband deal.

Only limited deals. For example three do 10GB for £15. Giff Gaff do 3GB for £12.50. These deals just have a one month commitment.

If you want truly unlimited 3G Data then Three is the only option with their One plan which starts at £25pm. But according to their stupid T&C you have to use it in a phone and then tether. So you can't use it in a dedicated Mobile broadband device.

rafhelp

if i buy this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mobile-Broadband-Ready-Preloaded-Devices/dp/tech-data/B003Z0T3X2/ref=de_a_smtd

three say average DL speed is 1-4MB/second so would it make sense to buy a 3.6MB/second dongle or a high speed one, i.e is the speed likely to go up in future,

NiftyDigits

rafhelp wrote: »

if i buy this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mobile-Broadband-Ready-Preloaded-Devices/dp/tech-data/B003Z0T3X2/ref=de_a_smtd

three say average DL speed is 1-4MB/second so would it make sense to buy a 3.6MB/second dongle or a high speed one, i.e is the speed likely to go up in future,

You've certainly taken a big step down from 'unlimited mobile broadband'.

You can buy this Huawei E3131 from T-Mobile for £9.99 and unlock it or you can buy a dedicated Three modem for around £18. Cashback possibly available.

rafhelp

people always want more than they need...you can start with limited and if needs be then move on to the unlimited one from Three.

ZhugeEX

Buy one that supports HSPA+ 21Mbps or 42Mbps. No point buying any other because it won't take advantage of the network.

Trust me, when my uncle had the 7.2mbps he was getting 3mbps download. I bought him the 21mbps one and he was getting around 7-8mbps download straight away.

If you can unlock the t-Mobile one then go for that. If not then there are others for just a bit more.

rafhelp

so with this T-Mobile E3131 Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband
I can unlock it and insert the Three 3gb/3months Sim card inside it and use that?