Vodafone Mobile Broadband

Get half-price line rental for 3 months on all 18-month plans

  • Get your laptop or netbook online on the move with an internet dongle
  • 30 day mobile broadband money back guarantee*
  • Buy an iPad 2 and pick a 24-month or 30-day plan that suits you
  • Get up to five Wi-Fi devices connected to the internet at once with Mobile Wi-Fi

Top Broadband Bundles

  • Mobile Broadband

  • Vodafone Very occasional

    • 250mb of data
    • additional 250mb at £2
    • Monthly contract
  • Go£3.00 per month

  • Mobile Broadband

  • Vodafone occasional user

    • 500Mb of Data
    • 1gb WiFi included
    • Monthly contract
  • Go£7.50 per month

  • Mobile Broadband

  • Vodafone Regular User

    • 2GB of UK data
    • 1GB Wi-Fi included
    • Monthly contract
  • Go£15.00 per month

Top Broadband deals

Provider
Offer
Features
Vodafone Very Occasional user

speed

:

Upto 2 Mb

Contract

:

1 Month

Usage

:

0.250 GB

£3.00

Price details
Vodafone Occasional user

speed

:

Upto 2 Mb

Contract

:

1 Month

Usage

:

0.5 GB

£7.50

Price details
Vodafone Regular User

speed

:

Upto 2 Mb

Contract

:

1 Month

Usage

:

1 GB

£15.00

Price details
Vodafone Acer Aspire AS5253

speed

:

Upto N/A Mb

Contract

:

24 Month

Usage

:

N/A GB

£21.60

Price details
Vodafone Mobile Broadband Plans

In the early 1980s, Vodafone was established and set-up as the first medium to relay voice and data services by way of mobile phones, even placing the first ever phone call using a mobile handset in the UK. In its career, the network has been the largest company within the industry in the United Kingdom, as well as the largest in the world throughout the company’s initial 15 years of operating.

Now, throughout the UK and across the world, there are numerous mobile networks which compete to offer consumers the very best services possible. Most of them have expanded to integrate additional services such as the internet. With the ever-increasing popularity of portable devices, such as the iPad, there is a new and updated market space for the provision of mobile broadband services.

As the original mobile service provider, Vodafone has developed a variety of means to access online platforms via your mobile phone, your tablet or laptop. A favourite way of maintaining your online profile through social networking and emails is through your mobile handset with built-in internet, although at times this can be expensive.

Another possibility includes using a USB dongle to connect to Wi-Fi in the area. Vodafone devices can access a connection with BT Openzone at no extra cost as well when you subscribe to a monthly price plan. Vodafone offer an award-winning device that you can plug into your laptop and gain instant access to the internet. If you are in the market for anew laptop or tablet then you can purchase one at a great discount from Vodafone with your choice of a mobile broadband price plan included.

Plenty of tablet devices also allow you to connect to the Vodafone mobile broadband network whenever a 3G signal is available, which means that you are not restricted by having to be in a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Vodafone Internet Dongles
One of the simplest and most cost-effective means to gain access to the internet is by using a USB mobile broadband dongle. Its easy plug-in-and-play mentality offers a reliable connection at any time and in any place. Customers can choose the best plan for your individual needs by determining the amount of time that you spend on the internet while out and about, and what you predominantly use it for.

There is a choice of 3 30-day plans for customers to choose from:
An occasional user could pay a £19 one-off cost for the dongle and then £3 a month with 250Mb of daily data usage.

A more frequent user could enjoy an internet connection for a £10 one-off cost for the dongle itself, then £7.50 each month for 500Mb of data per day and 1GB of Wi-Fi from BT Openzone for 30-days.
A much more regular user can receive their dongle for free, and then only £15 per 30-days with 2GB of data and 1GB of Wi-Fi access from BT Openzone at no extra cost. Exceeding your monthly data allowance will incur further charges.

A much more advanced user who is sure to need an open connection for long periods of time can take advantage of Vodafone’s 18-month plans:
Receive a free dongle and pay only £15 a month for 2GB of data and 2GB of BT Openzone usage. There is also an additional promotion of 3 months half price line rental.
Someone using even more data could pay £20 a month and receive their dongle for free. Also included is 3 months half price line rental, 2GB of data usage and an increase to 4GB of BT Openzone data.

Customers who are infrequent mobile broadband users but who could benefit from the occasional access can purchase a pay-as-you-go plan. This includes a dongle for only £19.99 as a one-off cost as well as 60-days of 500Mb of data allowance. You can gain quick access to the internet by inserting your SIM into the dongle, then placing this into your USB port to surf on the reliable Vodafone network. You can purchase more data usage as you need it, starting from as little as £5.

Coverage & Speed
It is important to be aware that the mobile broadband speed that individual customers might receive will depend upon various factors, such as the type of device that you are using and the signal strength within the current area that you are in. It will also be affected by whether you are connected to a 2G or 3G network.

The fastest and simplest way to find out how good your coverage will be is to use the online Vodafone Speed Checker which is on their website. You can do this by simply entering your postcode or searching the areas in which you are most likely to be using your mobile broadband connection.

Numerous factors can impair your signal reception, just as when you are using your mobile handset. Therefore, be aware of the style of building you are in, how far you are from the signal base station, your proximity to other constructions or hills, poor weather, and if your device is connected to a 3G or 2G network. A strong 3G signal means that you will be able to download and browse faster!

If you are keen to boost your mobile broadband signal, particularly if you use it at your residence, then there are a number of tricks that you can undertake. Most customers will receive an enhanced signal when upstairs or when next to a window. And by using the USB cable provided you will minimise interference from your laptop. Be aware of any other wireless devices in the room which may interfere.

When at home, you could invest in Vodafone Sure Signal to relay a stronger mobile broadband signal as it boosts the signal strength throughout your home and can be used by up to 4 people at once.

Mobile Broadband FAQs

How can I check that there is a signal in my area?
By using the online Vodafone Coverage Checker, which is provided on their website, your can enter your postcode to receive a quick indication of the mobile broadband signal within your area.

How can I get mobile broadband access?
Depending upon your preferences, you could opt for a USB dongle to gain access to the internet and choose a price plan that suits your use best. Or you could purchase a laptop or tablet, such as an iPad, with a mobile broadband connection built-in.

Can I use mobile broadband when out of the country?
Yes, you can gain access to the internet when you are abroad. However, it may depend upon the model of USB dongle that you are using for your connection. Currently, the pay-as-you-go USB model K3565R is the only existing device to work abroad.

How do I control how much I spend?
Vodafone has developed many optimal price plans to keep your spending low by paying a monthly amount for a set data usage allowance, which is usually 2GB or 5GB.
One the pay-as-you-go plan you can top-up more data allowance as and when you need it.

How fast is mobile broadband?
The speed of mobile broadband that you will receive can depend upon multiple factors, such as the area that you are in and your distance from the nearest signal base station. Download speeds are increased in cities to accommodate the number of users online at one time.

Can Vodafone guarantee mobile broadband coverage?
No, as with many mobile handsets the internet coverage and speed that you receive will depend entirely on the location that you are in at the time, as well as the number of users sharing the network at once. For example, peak times will obviously be subject to slower speeds due to the capacity of users that must be simultaneously accommodated.

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