Mobile broadband may be the biggest thing in the internet world since the death of dial up. Whilst you can still get broadband services down a land line telephone or via a cable connection, some people don`t have a land line and don`t want to get one, or live in rented or student accommodation and can`t commit to a land line contract because it is ultimately restrictive and only useful in more permanent situations. However, mobile broadband is the solution not just for these kinds of people but also for people who frequently travel around the country and still want access to a fast broadband internet connection wherever they go. There is a bit of a revolution going on at the moment and it`s all thanks to mobile broadband. Here`s a quick look at mobile broadband technology, how it works, how it`s growing and how it can help you.
Mobile Broadband Technology and Growth
The main reason that mobile broadband has become so popular over the last year (in the period between November 2007 and January 2008 the mobile broadband provider Orange saw sales of their packages rise over 2000%) is because it is the first truly portable broadband internet solution. Unlike a wireless connection which ultimately relied on a land line, mobile broadband operates over the latest, third generation of mobile networking technology 3G, and you can connect to mobile broadband in the same way you would use a contemporary mobile phone handset to access the internet, whenever you are in an area that is covered by a 3G network. There are different levels of coverage offered by mobile broadband ISPs and the current leader in that field is 3 Mobile. However because mobile broadband is proving to be such a popular product you should expect to see a continual widening of the area of coverage, and by 2012 most experts predict that mobile broadband will have matured and be an all encompassing technology. All of the mobile networks in the UK offer mobile broadband packages, including 3, T-Mobile, Vodafone, O2 and Orange, and when you sign up for a mobile broadband package there`s only one piece of kit you`ll need to get connected that is provided for free on certain contracts. That is the Mobile Broadband USB dongle, which contains a small USB modem and a receiver to allow you to connect to the 3G networks and access your
broadband internet connection. Because the dongle is so small it can be stored virtually anywhere and carried with you as you move around, and the USB connectivity makes it compatible with most PCs and laptops, especially those made within the last 5 years. Mobile broadband connections can connect to the internet at speeds of between 3.6Mbps right up to 7.2Mbps, but your actual performance will depend on the speed of your mobile broadband provider`s network, the capabilities of the USB dongle that is provided with your package and the area in which you are attempting to make the connection.
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