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3 mobile broadband's Mobile broadband - Pay As You Go + 1 details...

3 Mobile Broadband offers a wide range of mobile broadband packages, with speeds of up to 3.6Mb, covering contracts and pay as you go, one month deals and even mobile wireless MiFi routers that allow you to share your connection with multiple devices

This is a mobile broadband 'only' 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
Monthly CostPay as you go - Usage is charged based upon usage
Connection FeeFree - Activation for your new connection
Modem/Router£29.99 - Includes a wireless dongle with no charge for P and P
First Year CostPay as you go - Cost includes modem and connection fees, but excludes cost of data charges
Contract LengthNo contract - There are no cancellation charges
Static IPN/A
TechnologyMobile Broadband
Technology InformationNo landline is required (saving £11.25 per month on line rental)
Speed Restrictions
Contention Ratio50:1
Download Speed4Mb
Upload Speed256Kb
Download Limit1GB
Download Limit NotesData packs can be in the same way as a pre-pay mobile phone:
  • Broadband Lite - £10 = 1GB
  • Broadband Plus - £15 = 3GB
  • Broadband Max - £35 = 7GB
Outside of your allowance data usage will be charged at £1 per MB. Charged by the byte. Prices correct at time of going to print.
Download Limit Exceed Notes10p / MB

Other Features
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
Router£19.99A USB modem is included with no charge for 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.
WebspaceFree40 MB of webspace
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: Tuesday, 19-January-2010