Mobile Broadband
Getting Started
Mobile Broadband is a great way to access the Internet when out and about, or at home. You can browse, check email, chat or download small music and video files. You don’t need a BT landline and can choose from Pay-as-you-go, or a 30 day or 18 month package. Simply pick the tariff that’s right for you, plug the dongle into your laptop, then surf away!
Before you buy
Here's a checklist of some things you will need to consider before you buy one of our mobile broadband packages.
Pay Monthly or Pay & Go?
If you’re a regular user, you might be happier signing up to a longer contract. We offer 30 day or 18 month packages and you can choose from either 1GB or 3GB data allowances. Our 18 month contracts all come with a free USB modem, with prices starting from just £10 a month. Depending on your requirements, you can also choose a Pay Monthly package which includes a laptop.
If you want more freedom and don't want to sign up to a lengthy contract, then Pay & Go would be great for you. Get online from just £2 per day once you’ve bought your dongle for £20. Buy data access on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, giving you either 500MB, 1GB or 3GB data allowance.
System requirements
For mobile broadband to work on your laptop, you’ll need to check you have the following minimum system requirements:
- Windows: XP Service Pack 3 (32 bit)
- Vista Service Pack 2 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
- Intel Processor: 500Mhz and above
- System Memory: 128MB (XP) or 512MB (Vista)
- Hard Disk Space: 150MB, RAM: 1GB
- Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 or higher
- Video: 256 colours and 800x600 resolution
- Please note Windows 2000 is not supported. You will need to upgrade to one of the operating systems above to use O2 Mobile Broadband.
- Mac: Mac OS X: 10.4 or higher
- Hard Drive Space: 64MB
- RAM: 1GB
Tip: If you're unsure as to what operating system you have then you can usually find out by looking under 'Start / Control Panel / System'.
Network coverage
Finally, remember to check the network coverage in your area (or the area you'll be using when travelling with your dongle) to ensure you have sufficient coverage before you buy.
If you're a heavy Internet user and want a faster connection, why not look into our Home Broadband packages? (link into Home Broadband hub page)
