Right, the time has surely come for mobile broadband in my life. I want to be able to access 
the Internet from my laptop where ever I happen to be. Whether it’s out and about on client sites or while camping in the top left corner of Wales.
Mobile broadband is now well and truly with us and its popularity is growing at an incredible rate. It can now boast decent speeds and affordable prices. In the past the expense just wasn’t worth it. PC Plus magazine once worked out that you could download 20GB for the price of a semi-detached house!
So which operator is best? Do I go with O2 (my phone provider) or Vodafone, Orange, T Mobile or 3?
After initial reading in the PC mags I had decided that Vodafone would be the best bet. My respect for that company changed dramatically after my partner’s experience of Vodafone’s customer service when she tried to get a PAC code. Read all about it in her blog.
O2 joined the mobile race a little later and it took them a while to get up to speed. I am now expecting that speed is no longer an issue on their network. I’m currently favouring O2 as my mobile provider.
Contract or PAYG is the next option to ponder. Currently around £15/month for a contract or £15/month pay as you go. Since my usage is going to be sporadic, I reckon that by not using the thing at all for a couple of months will save me £30/year.
That’s it then! Let’s try an o2 PAYG modem! A review will no doubt follow.
Update: 23/03/2009 – Got one! I’ve not put any credit on it yet but the software seems good. More details to follow.