Phone Modem vs Mobile Broadband USB

diggerdidoodar · 20-01-2009, 15:14

My current contract soon runs out with Talk Talk. I want to go down the Mobile Broadband route.
Which is the best option USB dongle or Phone Mobile as a Modem with regards to deals/speeds.
Which network gives good price on each option.
I will drop my landline & get new mobile phone if reqd.

Cheers

flagpole · 20-01-2009, 15:27

'Phone Mobile' as modem works reasonably well, though you have to be imaginative about the connection to get any speed out of it. and you tend to get smaller data allowances. i'd be more inclined to suggest this for occasional email checking whilst you're out and about.

dongle's are pretty cheap these days and most networks offer a discount for existing customers.

the most important thing is that you check the coverage.

Ricardodaforce · 20-01-2009, 18:58

If you get a T-Mobile Flext account it includes web & walk (internet) on the phone, but for only £5/month more you can use your phone as a modem. If you had an HSDPA handset it would work as well as a dedicated USB modem.

diggerdidoodar · 21-01-2009, 08:52

I'm looking towards phone being used as modem route, so as to have only one contract.
Anyone else know of any good deals. Currently my landline broadband has avg 1.8mb speed, would I be matching these speeds with a phone.

flagpole · 21-01-2009, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricardodaforce

If you get a T-Mobile Flext account it includes web & walk (internet) on the phone, but for only £5/month more you can use your phone as a modem. If you had an HSDPA handset it would work as well as a dedicated USB modem.

the problem is the speed at which the phone connects to the computer over usb.

my 95-2 connects at nowhere near hsdpa speed. i can't remember what the speed is. i'll check if i get the chance.

the only way i can get the full speed is with joikuspot, which is excellent.

BAC_Plymouth · 22-01-2009, 04:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by diggerdidoodar

I'm looking towards phone being used as modem route, so as to have only one contract.
Anyone else know of any good deals. Currently my landline broadband has avg 1.8mb speed, would I be matching these speeds with a phone.

I use my HTC Tytn II on orange amd i get this speed

http://www.speedtest.net/result/395214591.png

20-01-2009, 15:14	#1
diggerdidoodar Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 38	Phone Modem vs Mobile Broadband USB My current contract soon runs out with Talk Talk. I want to go down the Mobile Broadband route. Which is the best option USB dongle or Phone Mobile as a Modem with regards to deals/speeds. Which network gives good price on each option. I will drop my landline & get new mobile phone if reqd. Cheers

20-01-2009, 15:27	#2
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	'Phone Mobile' as modem works reasonably well, though you have to be imaginative about the connection to get any speed out of it. and you tend to get smaller data allowances. i'd be more inclined to suggest this for occasional email checking whilst you're out and about. dongle's are pretty cheap these days and most networks offer a discount for existing customers. the most important thing is that you check the coverage.

20-01-2009, 18:58	#3
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	If you get a T-Mobile Flext account it includes web & walk (internet) on the phone, but for only £5/month more you can use your phone as a modem. If you had an HSDPA handset it would work as well as a dedicated USB modem.

21-01-2009, 08:52	#4
diggerdidoodar Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 38	I'm looking towards phone being used as modem route, so as to have only one contract. Anyone else know of any good deals. Currently my landline broadband has avg 1.8mb speed, would I be matching these speeds with a phone.

21-01-2009, 12:19	#5
flagpole Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,524	Quote: Originally Posted by Ricardodaforce If you get a T-Mobile Flext account it includes web & walk (internet) on the phone, but for only £5/month more you can use your phone as a modem. If you had an HSDPA handset it would work as well as a dedicated USB modem. the problem is the speed at which the phone connects to the computer over usb. my 95-2 connects at nowhere near hsdpa speed. i can't remember what the speed is. i'll check if i get the chance. the only way i can get the full speed is with joikuspot, which is excellent.

22-01-2009, 04:44	#6
BAC_Plymouth Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Plymouth Posts: 255	Quote: Originally Posted by diggerdidoodar I'm looking towards phone being used as modem route, so as to have only one contract. Anyone else know of any good deals. Currently my landline broadband has avg 1.8mb speed, would I be matching these speeds with a phone. I use my HTC Tytn II on orange amd i get this speed http://www.speedtest.net/result/395214591.png

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