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If you’ve found that perfect mobile broadband package you might want to hold onto it for a little longer by signing an 18 month contract - which might get free hardware or a lower monthly cost.
| Lite 1GB (18 months) | 1GB (18 months) | 1GB (18 months) | Mobile broadband 1GB (18 months) | 3GB (18 months) | |||||
| Monthly charge | £7.50 | £10.00 Free for 3 months | £10.00 | £10.00 | £15.00 | ||||
| Dongle/Laptop costs | Free | Free | £3.99 | £4.99 | Free | ||||
| Usage limit | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB | 3GB | ||||
| Speed (up to) | 7.2Mb | 7.2Mb | 7.2Mb | 7.2Mb | 7.2Mb | ||||
| Minimum contract | 18 months | 18 months | 18 months | 18 months | 18 months | ||||
Call Orange on 0800 072 4137 |
3 (www.Three.co.uk) currently offers three mobile broadband options for 18 month contract customers; 1GB, 5GB or 15GB monthly download allowances.
“Free” laptop deals are also available to 18 month customers, with a choice of three laptops, all with a 5GB allowance.
All 18 month plans - including the free laptop packages - come with a free mobile broadband modem.
| Supplier | Usage limit | Contract length | Monthly charge | Dongle/Laptop costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite 1GB (18 months) | 1GB | 18 months | £7.50 | Free | |
| MiFi Mobile broadband - 1GB (18 Months) | 1GB | 18 months | £9.50 | Free |
All O2 (www.O2.co.uk) customers taking its 18 or 24 month contract get a free USB modem stick when they sign up. Two packages are available; a 3GB or a 10GB monthly allowance.
| Supplier | Usage limit | Contract length | Monthly charge | Dongle/Laptop costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB (18 months) | 1GB | 18 months | £10.00 Free for 3 months | Free | |
| 3GB (18 months) | 3GB | 18 months | £15.00 Free for 3 months | Free |
Orange (www.Orange.co.uk) offers three 18 month contracts to customers wanting to take its Internet Everywhere mobile broadband. It comes with a free USB modem stick and a choice of either a 1GB, 3GB or 10GB monthly download allowance.
| Supplier | Usage limit | Contract length | Monthly charge | Dongle/Laptop costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB (18 months) | 1GB | 18 months | £10.00 | £3.99 | Call Orange on 0800 072 4137 |
| 3GB (18 months) | 3GB | 18 months | £14.68 for 3 months | £3.99 | Call Orange on 0800 072 4137 |
T-Mobile Broadband (www.T-Mobile.co.uk) now only offers one 18 month contract, which comes with a 3GB monthly download limit, speeds of up to 4.5Mb and a free USB modem stick.
Cable broadband provider Virgin Media (www.VirginMedia.com) also offers an 18 month mobile broadband contract. It costs £15 a month and comes with a 3GB monthly download allowance and a free USB modem stick. Existing L or XL broadband customers can also add a 1GB mobile broadband package for just £5 a month.
| Supplier | Usage limit | Contract length | Monthly charge | Dongle/Laptop costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile broadband 1GB (18 months) | 1GB | 18 months | £10.00 | £4.99 | |
| Mobile broadband 3GB (18 months) | 3GB | 18 months | £15.00 | £4.99 |
All Vodafone Broadband (www.Vodafone.co.uk) customers can now get free hardware when they sign up - even those wanting the faster USB modem stick Pro. Customers can choose from either a 3GB or a 5GB monthly allowance.
| Supplier | Usage limit | Contract length | Monthly charge | Dongle/Laptop costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3GB (18 months) | 3GB | 18 months | £15.00 | Free | |
| 4GB (18 months) | 4GB | 18 months | £20.00 | Free |
Signing up to an 18 month mobile broadband contract can get you free hardware so that you won’t have to fork out for a dongle or USB modem stick - and might even get you a discount on your monthly payments.
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