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Apply now for Vodafone Mobile Broadband's 5GB Mobile Broadband (24 Month Contract)
Package Summary
Vodafone Mobile Broadband's 5GB Mobile Broadband (24 Month Contract) details...
Mobile phone provider Vodafone offers the UK's fastest mobile broadband connections, with speeds of up to 7.2Mb, and as the mobile broadband market gets set to explode, Vodafone has also reduced its costs and added more packages, making mobile broadband more accessible than ever

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 wireless dongle and a 5GB download limit (light user).
Monthly Cost£15.00 - for the first 3 months, £25 per month thereafter. Line rental is not required
Connection FeeFree - Activation for your new connection
Modem/RouterFree - A free wireless dongle is included with no charge for P and P
First Year Cost£270.00 - This includes any promotional discounts, modem costs and connection fees. Line rental is not required with this package
Contract Length24 months - Should you cancel your contract during this period, the remaining balance will be charged to you in one lump sum
TechnologyMobile Broadband
Technology InformationNo landline is required (saving £10.27 per month on line rental)
Speed/Restrictions
Contention Ratio50:1
Download Speed7Mb
Upload Speed448Kb
Download Limit5GB
Download Limit NotesThis package comes with a set download limit which may restrict the amount you can download via your internet connection. This package is suitable for light usage; here are some helpful representations of downloading:

  • 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 NotesAny data used above the set limit will be charged at £15 per GB within the UK.

The stated download limit does not cover overseas use. You will therefore be charged £10 / per day in any European country (outside the UK).

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 CentreThere is 24 hour customer support available
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 free USB mobile dongle is included 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.
Package Last Updated: Saturday, 20-December-2008