Broadband Guide

Virgin Mobile broadband coverage

Coverage is, perhaps, the most important thing to take into consideration when choosing a mobile broadband package. Now you can check Virgin Mobile coverage and speeds in your postcode, at www.VirginMedia.com/Coverage-Checker.

This guide will help you decide if Virgin Media mobile broadband (www.Virginmedia.com) is right for you.

The third generation, or 3G network, is the mobile network used to connect to mobile broadband. While the Virgin Media's 3G network covers over 85% of the UK, there are areas that are not covered. You can get information on which specific areas are covered by visiting Virgin Media’s website.

Virgin Media mobile broadband packages

Virgin Media offers two mobile broadband packages, one with a 1GB monthly download allowance and one offering 3GB a month. You also get a choice of two contract lengths; a rolling two-month contract - where you have to pay a one-off fee for your mobile dongle - and an 18 month plan which comes with a free USB modem stick.

Virgin mobile broadband options



	Mobile broadband 1GB (18 months)	Mobile broadband 1GB (2 months)	Mobile broadband 3GB (18 months)	Mobile broadband 3GB (2 months)
Monthly charge	£10.00	£10.00	£15.00	£15.00
Dongle/Laptop costs	£4.99	£29.98	£4.99	£29.98
Usage limit	1GB	1GB	3GB	3GB
Speed (up to)	7.2Mb	7.2Mb	7.2Mb	7.2Mb
Minimum contract	18 months	2 months	18 months	2 months

What is mobile broadband?

Mobile broadband, or 3G broadband as it is also known, uses the mobile phone network to connect you to the internet without wires, wherever you are - as long as you’ve got a signal.

When you sign up to a mobile broadband package from Virgin Media you’ll get a USB dongle that slots simply into the side of your laptop.

Virgin Media mobile broadband offers speeds of up to 3.6Mb, but your actual download speed will depend on the coverage in your area.