3 mobile broadband

vertical_fool

I can't find the link. I've been searching Ebay but I can't find them. The seller had a gallery picture of a women on a beach wearing a red costume.

It looks like JHP is correct so no use what so ever for internet connections.

Vertical

Hopefullyuseful1

fayraz wrote: »

Have a look here http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=590072; I am on the 3 deal and have posted my speed results and comments.

Can you post the link for the 3 sim card that states this because I have found loads for Vodafone and they state you buy the sim card and have to pay £1 per day for 0.5MB allowance.

Hi,

Just to clarify how this works. It's called the daily rate. You only get charged if you actually use the internet on that day, it's not a standard every day charge for an allowance.

With daily rate you use the internet like you would normally and get charged the equivalent rate of £2.00 per megabyte. However, as soon as your charges hit £1.00 which is around 0.5 megabytes, we stop charging you up to 15 megabytes. So you get up to 15mb for only £1.00. After the 15mb is all used up in that day, presuming you do manage to get past 15 megabytes, we charge you the normal rate of £2.00 per mb after that. Daily rate would then start again the next day and applies once for each day you use the internet.

If you use less than £1.00 worth of data, so less than 0.5mb then you're charged the equivalent amount. For example if you only use 0.25mb you'll be charged only 50p.

You can get more information on the Vodafone website if you click here.

Hope this has helped.

Hopefullyuseful1
Vodafone UK

Grim_3

Well the extension made a difference of sorts. The modem is actually hanging out of the window & I'm pretty sure it's as good as it gets.

Speeds have been up to 886 but they are far from consistent...they often drop to under 100k & fairly frequently stick on 0 or.3 for a minute or so.

Interesting that somebody eles max wa 886...considering it's supposed to be a 2.8Mb service

I've decided I'll stick with it as at least I can get a few downloads done while it is running at 800k & I'm not in a position to put a phoneline in where I'm staying.

Thanks for your advice & comments.
Grim

Winebargain

I am also thinking of using this 3G broadband gadget, as I cannot receive Broadband via my landline. Too far away from the exchange. I don't want to sign up for a 18month contract, if it does not work that well. Have you received any improvements on this product now?

Winebargain

Anyone else using 3G Mobile Broadband. I am about to sign up, as it looks like my only way of getting broadband where I live. But want to make sure it works well first.

fayraz

Winebargain wrote: »

Anyone else using 3G Mobile Broadband. I am about to sign up, as it looks like my only way of getting broadband where I live. But want to make sure it works well first.

Where do you live?

Check on 3's coverage checker to see if you are in a strong "Turbo" area, I think 3 are always improving their coverage for this so hopefully it will get better.

Even though I connect at full HSDPA strength I never hit the connection speed of 3.6MB; the highest I have achieved is just over 1MB, which is fine for web browsing and emails.

Special_Saver2

JKB wrote: »

According to 3's small print I've had it too long to just send it back, but there must be some sort of comeback when I'm committed to paying £25 per month for something I'm not getting. I'll have a think about my next move.

I am considering taking out a 24 month contract but I am worried that I may not get a good connection speed. How long do you have to take it back according to the small print?

fayraz

I just received my 3 bill and it states for last month I only used 246MB of my 3GB allocation, which seems a bit low.

Special_Saver2

Special_Saver2 wrote: »

I am considering taking out a 24 month contract but I am worried that I may not get a good connection speed. How long do you have to take it back according to the small print?

I can answer my own question now!

From the 3 website...
14 Day Peace of Mind Guarantee

If you have purchased this USB Device (Device) directly from 3 and change your mind and wish to return it, you'll be permitted to do so, provided the following conditions are met You have 14 days from the date of delivery to return the Device and SIM pack. If you don't use the Device please return the Device and SIM pack with seals intact. If you use the Device we will accept it back with broken seals provided you haven't used the Device for more than 3 consecutive days. In both circumstances the Device and SIM pack must be returned in 'as new' or 'as sold' condition within 14 days of delivery You must provide proof of purchase. You mustn't damage the box, packaging, Device or SIM pack. Free gifts, additional accessories and documentation that came with the goods must also be returned. You have complied with any other relevant conditions communicated when purchasing the Device and SIM pack and those contained in The Terms for 3 Services This doesn't affect your statutory rights

michilin27

fayraz wrote: »

I just received my 3 bill and it states for last month I only used 246MB of my 3GB allocation, which seems a bit low.

hi fayraz

i also have the £15 broadband from 3- its been working really well most of time, few hic ups but nothing major- ur post interests me though about ur usage

i keep a check on my usage through my3 and have done so every day since i got my broadband about a month ago- last sunday i received a 3 alert saying i was over my 3072 mb for the month,i logged into my3 where it shows i still had about 660mb avail, was slightly confused so called 3 on monday who said it was a mistake but i have received a 3 alert every day since to tell me im over my 3072 mb

today is my anniversay date so to speak, and when i log into to my3, it shows i have my 3072 mb back again, which i expected

but then i recieved a 3 alert telling me i had used over my 3072 mb from 18th oct

anyone else encounter this?