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Vodafone mobile broadband coverage

Vodafone provides strong coverage across most UK towns and cities and certain parts of the countryside. Check coverage for your postcode at www.Vodafone.co.uk/Coverage-Check.

Each of the main UK mobile networks offers different levels of coverage. Because of this, it’s always a good idea to compare mobile broadband providers before signing a contract to make sure that you get the best coverage and the best deals.

Vodafone mobile broadband coverage

Vodafone (www.Vodafone.co.uk) is one of the largest mobile telecoms companies in the world and is also one of the few UK networks to be UK-owned.

Vodafone offers the UK’s fastest mobile broadband network, though the top speeds are reserved for big cities and airports, which have networks capable of up to 14.4Mb. Most other areas can get speeds of up to 7.2Mb, though even in the very fastest parts of the network, customers are only likely to get between 1Mb and 4Mb in reality.

One factor that contributes to your mobile broadband coverage and speed is your proximity to the nearest mobile phone mast; the closer you are the better connection and speed you will get. You can visit www.Vodafone.co.uk/Coverage-Check to find out Vodafone mobile broadband coverage in your area.

Network congestion - where a lot of people are online at the same time, usually during peak hours - can also slow you down, while buildings, trees and even your own walls can affect your signal. This is why coverage is often better outside than indoors.

Broadband coverage is just as important a consideration as price when deciding on the best provider and package for you. Both are worth investigating to ensure that you get the right mobile broadband. Our mobile broadband comparison tool can help you find the best deal depending on your needs.

Vodafone mobile broadband deals

Vodafone has many different types of mobile broadband package on offer. These range from pay-as-you-go to monthly contracts that last anything from 12 to 24 months.

Vodafone also offers a free laptop with some of its longer 24 month plans - a good deal if you want a new laptop but need to spread the cost and don't mind being tied in to such a long contract.

Compare Vodafone mobile broadband packages below:

Vodafone dongles

   

 
 
 500MB (30 days) 2GB (30 days)
Monthly charge£7.50
£15.00
Dongle/Laptop costs£19.00£9.00
Usage limit500MB2GB
Speed (up to)7.2Mb7.2Mb
Minimum contract1 month 1 month
  

Vodafone laptops with mobile broadband

   

 
 
 Mobile broadband 1GB + Acer Aspire One D257 Laptop Mobile broadband 2GB + Acer Aspire One D257 Laptop Mobile broadband 2GB + Acer Aspire 5250 laptop 
Monthly charge£25.00
£30.00
£35.00
Dongle/Laptop costs£29.00£29.00£49.00
Usage limit1GB2GB2GB
Speed (up to)7.2Mb7.2Mb7.2Mb
Minimum contract24 months 24 months 24 months
   
Laptop summary
  • 10.2" Widescreen display
  • Intel Atom N270 Processor (1.6Ghz)
  • Windows XP Home
  • 1GB Memory
  • 160GB SATA hard drive
  • 802.11 b/g WLAN
  • Up to 5 hours battery life (Lithium ION)
  • 3 USB, 3 in 1 memory card reader (SD, SDHC, MMC)
  • 1.3 mega pixel Digital Motion camera
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  • 13.3" High Definition Screen
  • AMD Athlon Neo X2 (Dual Core)
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • 2GB Memory
  • 250GB hard drive
  • 802.11 b/g WLAN
  • 6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
  • DVDRW Optical Drive

What is mobile broadband?

Vodafone mobile broadband from allows you to use the Vodafone mobile network to get online.

When you start your contract or sign up for pay-as-you-go you will get a USB modem and a Vodafone sim card.

This modem connects you to the Vodafone network and, as long as you have network coverage, you're ready to start surfing, browsing, reading, booking, banking, shopping or whatever.

The Vodafone 3G network reaches a large proportion of the UK population but it is always worth checking their website for detailed coverage information (www.Vodafone.co.uk).

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