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Orange Mobile Broadband's 1GB (18 months) details...

Orange branched out into the broadband market in 2006 with the launch of their 'free' broadband for Orange mobile customers. Now you don't need a phone line to enjoy broadband with their new mobile broadband service 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 free mobile dongle and no landline charges
Monthly Cost£10.00 - The set monthly cost you will pay for this package
Connection FeeFree - Activation for your new connection
Modem/Router£3.99 - A wireless USB dongle is included with a £3.99 charge for P and P
First Year Cost£123.99 - This includes any promotional discounts, wireless router costs and connection fees but does not include monthly line rental
Contract Length18 months - Should you cancel your contract during this period, the remaining balance will be charged to you in one lump sum
Company TelephoneCall Orange on 0800 072 4137
Static IPN/A
TechnologyMobile Broadband
Technology InformationNo landline is required (saving £11.25 per month on line rental)
Special Offers / Features
  • Extra 500MB of data, offer ends soon
Speed Restrictions
Contention Ratio50:1
Download Speed7Mb
Upload Speed256Kb
Download Limit1GB
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 Notes2p / MB

Other Features
Add-ons
IP AddressingA dynamic IP address is provided with this package.
Communications
Voice Over IP (VOIP)This package is not suitable for VoIP
Compatibility
Apple MacThe modem provided with this package is Apple Mac compatible.
WindowsCompatible with Wiindows 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 are charged at 4.89p Technical Support: Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Technical support calls are charged at 4.89p
Online SupportThis provider offers 24 hour online email technical support
Gaming
PlayStationThe modem provided with this package is not playstation compatible.
X-boxThe modem offered by this provider is not XBox live compatible
Hardware
Modem£3.99A dongle is included with a £3.99 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 package.
WebspaceThere is no online Webspace included with this package.
Security
Anti SpamThere is no anti-spam included with this package.
Anti VirusThere is no Anti-Virus included with this package.
Child ProtectionThere is no child protection included with this package.
FirewallThe Orange USB Dongle contains a built-in firewall, however no software firewall is included with this package.
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Package Last Updated: Wednesday, 17-February-2010