Wireless Broadband packages

[Ham]

I'm thinking of picking up a dongle + contract type package to let me use the web un-hindered where ever I tread.

Anyone got any recomendations? Ones to avoid? Will network speed be quite similar to phone signal streagths (ie high signal in an area will mean good speeds) or have I got the wrong end of the stick?

 

[nathan]

I'm thinking of picking up a dongle + contract type package to let me use the web un-hindered where ever I tread.

Anyone got any recomendations? Ones to avoid? Will network speed be quite similar to phone signal streagths (ie high signal in an area will mean good speeds) or have I got the wrong end of the stick?

been looking at the same thing today. I was looking at a vodafone payg one. You top it up like you would on a mobile phone.

Best to look at the coverage map > http://maps.vodafone.co.uk/coverageviewer/web/default.aspx

EDIT: This is the one ive been looking at > http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mob...usb-modem-stick-topup-and-go?compatible=false

 

[Ham]

Hmm, the PaYG one seems a good choice due to no bindngs etc. But 15 quid for 1GB seems a little steep.

On three theres a 15p/m (18 month contract) with 5GB limit and according to the map thingy theres better coverage out in the sticks (where I live). Both cover work however, where I think it would get used the most.

Time to dial around all the providers. Yay...

 

[nathan]

Hmm, the PaYG one seems a good choice due to no bindngs etc. But 15 quid for 1GB seems a little steep.

On three theres a 15p/m (18 month contract) with 5GB limit and according to the map thingy theres better coverage out in the sticks (where I live). Both cover work however, where I think it would get used the most.

Time to dial around all the providers. Yay...

good luck!

 

[JN]

I've got the Vodafone dongle and in area's where there's good signal strenght and 3g+ coverage you wouldnt notice any difference in webpage browsing speed to being at home.

Just be aware of the following though:

- In areas of poor/moderate coverage the connection will be total sh*ite. Worse than 56k modem sometimes.

- Forget gaming if you had it in mind. The ping latency is stupidly high even when you've got a very good 3g+ signal.

- They have page filtering in place (forget the pr0n unless you want to call them to have it unblocked)

- They compress all web page images to reduce your bandwidth consumption, but some images look downright crap. You can probably ask them to turn it off..but see below:

- You will use more bandwidth than you think. I use my one for web based email, web browsing and absolutely no downloading or youtube. Yet still I chew up almost all of my monthly allowance.

EDIT: BTW, don't 3 use O2's network? If so, I'm not even sure if you'll get the 3.6mb 7.2mb speeds. Could be wrong tho.

 

[chefinal]

is there a network thats the best? like 3g always advertising

 

[SwaleSmith]

I second all this my wife had one it was $hite ADSL Whoops A$$

I've got the Vodafone dongle and in area's where there's good signal strenght and 3g+ coverage you wouldnt notice any difference in webpage browsing speed to being at home.

Just be aware of the following though:

- In areas of poor/moderate coverage the connection will be total sh*ite. Worse than 56k modem sometimes.

- Forget gaming if you had it in mind. The ping latency is stupidly high even when you've got a very good 3g+ signal.

- They have page filtering in place (forget the pr0n unless you want to call them to have it unblocked)

- They compress all web page images to reduce your bandwidth consumption, but some images look downright crap. You can probably ask them to turn it off..but see below:

- You will use more bandwidth than you think. I use my one for web based email, web browsing and absolutely no downloading or youtube. Yet still I chew up almost all of my monthly allowance.

EDIT: BTW, don't 3 use O2's network? If so, I'm not even sure if you'll get the 3.6mb 7.2mb speeds. Could be wrong tho.

 

[nathan]

- In areas of poor/moderate coverage the connection will be total sh*ite. Worse than 56k modem sometimes.

i believe its 36k!

 

[mrapoc]

I know some1 who has a contract with O2 or the likes

Get an unlimited browsing "bolton" or similar

Plug yer phone into laptop etc.

Most phones allow 3G - internet connection through this