When you subscribe to a mobile Internet service your supplier will provide you with the USB dongle, which is the hardware required to get you online. Sometimes, the dongle is thrown in for free, especially for contracts that are for 18 months or more. If not, you will have to pay for the dongle separately, which can cost up to £60.
In choosing a broadband package, you should consider the following criteria: speed, monthly contract or pay as you go, free laptop deals, price versus contract lengths, and usage/download limits. The main additional cost you may incur is penalty charges or ‘overage’ charges for exceeding your usage limit.
Most of the contracts for mobile broadband include a download cap, such as that in home broadband. Unlike home broadband however, the mobile providers impose these limits strictly, and there have been several high-profile stories about consumers who have accidentally gone way over their usage limits.
Making use of a manual ‘limiter’ restricts your computer to a limited daily amount, thus you can protect yourself from these charges. However, there have been complaints that these trackers are unreliable, so you need to be on your guard when using these. There is nothing to worry about as long as you stick to your download limit. Be careful with the deals that claim to be ‘unlimited’, as these will still be subject to a fair usage policy.
Make sure that you know all of the mobile broadband costs involved before you sign up. It is important to remember that your package may not entitle you to a free USB dongle. Some tariffs may apply to purchase of the modem before you can get online, whilst others charge a one-time set-up fee.
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Todd 4th August 2009 @ 10:58