Mobile internet guide

A guide to mobile broadband for PCs or Macs

What is mobile broadband?

Mobile broadband lets you enjoy the web and your email wherever there’s a 3G Vodafone signal. Unlike home broadband, there are no wires to worry about – you can go anywhere in your house, and take the web with you when you go out and about. It also gives you more freedom than Wi-Fi – you’re not tied to a hotspot.
 

Why get mobile broadband?

Check your email while you relax on the beach. Update Facebook without leaving your comfy chair. Catch up on your favourite TV shows on the bus. Or show someone a great YouTube video while you’re in the park.

There are loads of reasons why mobile broadband is right for everyone.
 

How do I get started?


Step 1

Find out if there’s a 3G Vodafone mobile phone signal in the places you’re most likely to use mobile broadband. You can do that with our handy UK coverage checker.


Step 2

Choose how you want to connect.

Step 3

Pick your price plan. Whether you’ll be using mobile broadband occasionally or often, we’ve got the ideal option for you.


What are your payment options?

  • Pay as you go – a £15 TopUp gives you 30 days use
  • Occasional user – £3.06 a month with no tie-in (then £2.04 a day to browse)
  • 30-day plan – no topping up, and you can cancel at any time
  • 18 and 24-monthly plans – giving you the best data allowances

What is a UK data allowance?

It’s the amount of data you can use each month. We measure data in gigabytes (GB). The more you do online, the more GBs you use. So if you think you might do a lot of browsing, downloading and email checking, pick a monthly plan with a higher data allowance – you can choose from 1GB up to 5GB.
 

How can you control your costs?

Controlling your costs on pay as you go is simple – you just pay for what you use. With a monthly plan, your costs are fixed unless you exceed your UK data allowance. We’ll let you know via Vodafone Mobile Connect (the software you use to get online) if you’re likely to go over your limit, and we’ll explain your options too.
 

How fast is mobile broadband?

When you’re in an area with a strong 3G signal, you can expect faster speeds – typically between 1mbps and 2mbps. The number of people connected to our network at the same time also affects speeds.

Check out our helpful page on coverage and speed.
 

What about mobile broadband outside the UK?

We have agreements with overseas mobile broadband providers – so the web without wires doesn’t stop when you go away. But what you’ll pay outside the UK is different – check out our page on using mobile broadband abroad.


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