3G Mobile Broadband - Any good?

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  [Deleted User] Posts: 15

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  17/06/08 - 21:43 #2

  That's exactly what it's designed for, so yes
  
  Connection speed will be entirely dependant on the signal you get at each location, but it's usually more than good enough for a bit of basic web browsing.

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  17/06/08 - 22:35 #3

  Do you have a 3G capable mobile phone? If so check whether 3G is available where you are going to use the computer. It is fair to say that coverage is patchy and if you live outside the city or in an area where you are not close to an aerial then it will be next to useless.
  
  If you haven't got 3G on your phone try it with a mate who has when he/she comes round. Most of the lastest models have 3G capability
  
  A phone line or cable based broadband service is much more reliable and cheap if you already have or intend to get satellite or cabel tv, its virtually free. Although not necessarily very quick and with limits on downloads for what you want I would say this is the best option
  
  Good luck
  
  edit: I just read you will be travelling so in this case 3G is the best option again though depends where you go. City centres usually fine, I travel loads staying in hotels and can pick up emails on my mobile phone - which has 3G - in most cities. certainly cheaper than paying hotel broadband rates ( unless they provide it free of course )

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  Ricardodaforce Posts: 8,576

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  18/06/08 - 06:32 #4

  I think you'd get more response if you put this in the correct forum - the mobile phone one.

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