Current trends show that mobile broadband usage is increasing in a fast pace and it is destined to be the standard of the future. People want to freely surf internet, connect with friends with their laptops without the tiresome process of seeking a wi-fi spot around. I will first briefly explain what mobile broadband connection is and the difference from traditional wi-fi or 3G networks of smart phones. By using mobile networks with a USB dongle or on-board laptop modem, we are able to connect internet wherever we may be; at home, in the office, on airport, near a beach or in a park. All we need is a mobile broadband service and laptop. So, full mobile internet connectivity especially makes it a perfect choice for Internet professionals who earn their living online, businessmen who travel much and Internet fans who need to communicate anytime, anywhere.
Since mobile broadband is a very promising and fast-paced developing technology, many companies compete to each other heavily with attractive mobile broadband deals. Most mobile broadband services now even offer free laptops with long-range contracts. We will talk about it in detail soon. But before that, I should explain how you would find the best mobile broadband deal. As a customer, taking advantage of the competitive sector is possible by thoroughly comparing the offers from multiple service providers. The best mobile broadband comparison website I could find is Broadband Expert. Their website works by listing top mobile broadband deals from established companies from UK, US and Australia in every detail.
For UK, you can get the best deals from O2, Orange, 3, T-Mobile, Vodafone and Virgin, as they are also biggest mobile phone networks of UK. As of April 2010, the top speed is 7.2 Mb offered on 0,5 GB to 15 GB download limit range. If you are a very busy blogger & entrepreneur like me, you would require the getting the best which is around £25 monthly. 15GB seems much, but actually not. If you make a contract for 1GB and over-use it, you will get extra bills. So, make your monthly data download size estimate realistically. Remember that advertised speed is theoretical top limit, so it can differ in real life usage. You should be also comparing coverage of each deal according to your post code. Speed & coverage will give you a more tangible idea. The more lengthy you sign the contract, the more discount you get as it is natural to any business and it opens the opportunity to get a free laptop with the contract. You can start with a pay as you go contract and change it into a lengthy contract after you become satisfied with your service. Contracts are generally 12 to 24 months.
Let’s now talk about free laptop opportunities when you buy a mobile broadband. I see that Vodafone, 3 and T-Mobile have really good deals. For example, 3 offers a free HP Pavilion DM3 on 3.6 MB, 5GB 24 months contract. 13.3 inch HD display laptop is powered by AMD Athlon Dual Core 1.6 Ghz processor and 4GB memory, 320 GB hard drive are other features. Monthly contract value is £40. For 12 months it would be around £800. Considering that HP Pavilion DM3 is sold around £500, it is really logical to jump this contract if you already have plans to buy a nice laptop as well.
If you are from US, you should check mobile broadband providers here. As you can guess, it is possible to compare all best deals from top companies like at&t, Verizon wireless, sprint, T-mobile etc.
Start taking advantage of mobile broadband for your business and/or personal life today.
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