Broadband Guide

O2 mobile broadband coverage

Mobile network coverage is of key importance when it comes to getting online. If you cannot get 3G coverage in your area then you will not be able to access the internet using mobile broadband. Visit www.O2.co.uk/Coverage for coverage and speeds at your exact postcode.

If you live in a big city then you can pretty much guarantee a good O2 Mobile Broadband (www.O2.co.uk) availability, however you should always do a postcode search to make sure you’ll get an adequate connection - and that you're choosing the best provider in your area.

More than 90% of the UK can access the mobile broadband network, which allows you to get online using the mobile phone network.

O2’s network covers 80% of the UK with a top speed of up to 3.6Mb, though a number of factors can affect this and average mobile broadband download speeds are often only around 1Mb. To check O2 mobile broadband coverage and speeds in your area visit www.O2.co.uk/Coverage.

There are a number of factors that can influence the quality of your network connection, and therefore your speed. The closer you are to the nearest mobile phone mast the better your connection is likely to be. Also, the more people that are online at the same time, the more congestion there will be on the network - which will slow you down.

Finally, any obstacles between you and your local mast - such as other buildings and even trees and the walls of your own house - will also affect your signal quality.

Remember, it is always worth checking out the competition to ensure that you have the best coverage at the best price. You can use our mobile broadband comparison tool to find the best mobile broadband package for you.

O2 mobile broadband packages

As with all mobile broadband providers, O2 offers customers a choice of pay-as-you-go mobile broadband plus a number of rolling monthly contracts or 18 month options. You can also get a free laptop with selected 24-month plans.

Compare O2's mobile broadband packages below:

O2 also offers all customers free unlimited use of The Cloud's 7,500 UK wireless hotspots.

What is mobile broadband?

Mobile broadband allows you to connect to the internet using the mobile network. When you sign up to a package you will get an O2 USB dongle. This simply plugs into the side of your laptop and connects you, through the O2 network, to the internet.

Mobile broadband from O2 offers speeds of up to 3.6Mb, however your connection speed will depend on a number of factors, such as the package you choose and the quality of the coverage in your area.