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Introducing Mobile Broadband
06/10/2008
Virgin Media today launched its first Mobile Broadband offer. Now available alongside Virgin Media's superfast fibre optic broadband, Mobile Broadband from Virgin Media lets users stay connected by simply plugging in a USB modem to a laptop and connecting to the internet through the mobile phone network.
Mobile Broadband from Virgin Media is available on an 18 month contract and comes with a free USB modem and 3GB of data every month – enough for 2,000 emails, 100 hours of web surfing, 200 music tracks and 100 two minute videos.
Virgin Media recommends mobile broadband for users who frequently surf the internet on the move or at home. And, to help customers get the right broadband package for them, Virgin Media has created an online usage calculator available at virginmobile.com.
"The launch of our Mobile Broadband product means UK consumers can now get all of their broadband needs from the UK's leading broadband expert", said Neil Berkett, Virgin Media CEO. "We're perfectly placed to offer advice on the best broadband packages available, across a range of gadgets and speeds. Virgin Media already provides the fastest broadband in the UK over our fibre optic network and now customers can enjoy our broadband both at home and when on the move."
Mobile Broadband is available on 0800 052 3344 at virginmedia.com/shrunk or in any Virgin Media or zavvi store.
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Notes
Mobile Broadband
- £15 a month for 3GB (thereafter £15 per GB. Please note that usage over a user's allowance will be rounded to the nearest KB and charged at 1.46p per MB)
- 18 month contract
- 3GB per month gives you:
- 2000 plain text emails
- 100 hours of web surfing
- Download 100 x 2 minute videos
Mobile Broadband comparison table
| Vodafone | 3 | O2 | Orange | Virgin Media | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of USB modem | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Monthly cost | £15.00 | £15.00 | £20.00 | £15.00 | £15.00* |
| Included Data Allowance | 3GB | 5GB | 3GB | 3GB | 3GB |
| Cost After Included Data Allowance | £15 per GB | £102.40 per GB | £204.80 per GB | £15 per GB | £15 per GB |
* Virgin Media customers taking the XL home broadband package will get the first 3 months mobile broadband free
Virgin Media broadband services
| Mobile Broadband Broadband on the go | Fibre Optic Broadband The Mother of All Broadband | ADSL Broadband Non-cable broadband | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect for... | Single users, on the move, surfing loads, but not downloading too much | Multiple users, downloading loads, connecting at home | Surfing loads, downloading and connecting at home |
| How fast can I download? | Up to 3.6Mb (which varies depending on the strength of the signal) | Choose from 2Mb, 10Mb or 20Mb | Up to 8Mb |
| What's my data allowance? | Up to 3GB per month without charge | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Do I need a phone line? | No | No, though customers can bundle a Virgin Phone line | Yes, a BT line is required |
| Do I get a wireless router? | No router required | Free router with 10Mb, 20Mb | Free router |
| Where is it available? | 85% of the country (3G reach) | Over half the homes in the UK are in a cabled area | Anywhere in the UK providing you have a BT line |
