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3 mobile broadband's Mobile broadband 5GB + HP 311 Laptop + External Hard Drive details...

The 3 network is available across eight countries and has over 10 million customers. In the UK alone, 3 has acquired 3.5 million 3G customers, up by nearly half a million since March 2005. This mobile broadband service makes use of 3's mobile network. It allows users to get online using portable modems anywhere without needing to find a hotspot. This is a mobile broadband and laptop package, you do not have to switch your calls or line rental. Great if you're a light broadband user that wants to get online anywhere (without being tied to a landline). This package is suitable for web surfing and e-mailing. You can download a music track in under a minute The main features included with this package are a wireless USB dongle, 5GB download limit and a HP 311 Laptop
Monthly Cost£20.00 - The set monthly cost you will pay for this package. Line rental is not required with this package
Connection FeeFree - Activation for your new connection
Modem/RouterFree - A free laptop and USB dongle is included with no charge for P and P
First Year Cost£240.00 - This includes any promotional discounts, dongle costs and connection fees. Line rental is not required with this package
Contract Length18 months - Should you cancel your contract during this period, the remaining balance will be charged to you in one lump sum
Line Rental, No landline is required (saving £11.54 per month on line rental)
TechnologyMobile Broadband
Technology InformationNo landline is required (saving £11.25 per month on line rental)
Special Offers / Features
  • Includes a HP 311 Laptop
  • Free external hard drive
  • Free calls to Skype users
Speed Restrictions
Contention Ratio50:1
Download Speed4Mb
Upload Speed384Kb
Download Limit5GB
Download Limit NotesThis package comes with a set download limit which may restrict the amount you can download. This package is suitable for light usage; here are some helpful representations of downloading (approx):
  • 60 hours web surfing = 1.5GB
  • 1 Music Album = 0.06GB
  • 10 Min Video Clip on Youtube = 0.2GB
  • Low definition movie = 0.75GB
  • DVD quality movie = 4.5GB
  • 10 hours of internet radio = 1.2GB
Download Limit Exceed Notes10p / MB

Other Features
Laptop
Laptop ManufacturerHP
Laptop Specifications
  • 11.6" Widescreen HD display
  • Intel Atom N270
  • Windows XP Home
  • 1GB Memory
  • 160GB hard drive
  • 802.11 b/g WLAN
  • Up to 3 hours battery life (Lithium ION)
  • 5 in 1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, MMC)
  • 0.3 mega pixel webcam
  • NVIDIA ION LE graphics card
  • Altec lansing speakers
Laptop Summary
  • HP311
  • Windows XP Home
  • HP Users Guide
Communications
Voice Over IP (VOIP)Speak to your friends and family online with Voice-Over-IP
Compatibility
Apple MacThe modem provided with this package is fully compatible with Apple Mac.
WindowsThe modem provided by this package is compatible with all version of windows 2000 onwards.
Customer Service
Awards and AccreditationsThere are no published awards or accreditations for this broadband provider
Call CentreCustomer Support: Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer support calls from 3 lines are free, calls from other lines are charged at local rates Technical Support: Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Technical support calls from 3 lines are free, calls from other lines are charged at local rates
Online Support24 hour online support is available via email.
Gaming
PlayStationThe modem provided with this package is not Playstation compatible.
X-boxThis modem provided with this package is not XBox live compatible.
Hardware
ModemFreeA USB modem and laptop is included with this pacakge with free P and P
Media
Audio ContentThere is no free / exclusive audio or radio content provided as part of this package
Video ContentThere is no free / exclusive video content provided as part of this package
Migration Notes
MigrationStandard Migration procedures do not apply to this package as there is no fixed line required in order to connect to the internet with this package.
Online Storage space
EmailThere are no email addresses included with this pacakge.
WebspaceThere is no webspace included with this package.
Security
Anti SpamThere is no Anti-Spam included with this pacakge
Anti VirusThere is no Anti-Virus included with this pacakge.
Child ProtectionThere is no child protection included with this package.
FirewallThere is no Firewall included with this package.
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Package Last Updated: Thursday, 7-January-2010