Technology allows us increasingly easier ways to stay in touch when we’re at work or play. Now you can access the internet on your laptop wherever you have a mobile signal. No more hunting for wi-fi hotspots. With an "air card", or another wireless interface for your laptop, you can be surfing the net wherever you are. The following are a few things you need to know about mobile broadband.

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Coverage - Nearly every populated area of the UK can receive mobile broadband, although the connection quality is normally better in towns and cities

Compatibility - Many laptops and computers have built in Wi-Fi and 3G capabilities, or you can use a USB device

International use - Internet usage charges will apply when using this service abroad. Check with your service provider for the exact costs; it can be quite expensive

On the move - 3G can often be used on trains, although you may suffer from intermittent signal. Many cross-country trains have built in Wi-Fi which may be preferable

Online gaming - Mobile Broadband on a computer may be a little slow to support something like World of Warcraft. More simple, or turn based, games may work better. Some service providers offer gaming broadband packages which may meet your needs

Internet wherever you are. The sky literally is the limit.


Updated On:

Jul 05, 2012

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