3 Mobile Broadband entered the mobile broadband market later than many of the others but they were the first ones to drop prices to very affordable levels. Today they are one of the leaders in mobile and broadband services – both for companies as well as individuals. Their packages are extremely competitive and that perhaps is what has kept them ahead in this game.

Who they are

3 Mobile Broadband was launched in the UK by Hutchinson Whampoa Corporation, a company from Hong Kong. They launched their mobile network in 2003 and their mobile broadband in 2007. At the end of the year, they launched their ‘pay as you go’ deals and they were also the first to offer free laptop deals last year. They signed a deal with T-Mobile last year to combine their 3G access networks and it was the biggest deal of its kind at that time.

What they offer

They give you a great choice of packages so you are pretty sure of finding just the one to suit your requirements. You can also count on their price being very competitive. Their packages come with a USB modem and all you need to do is to plug this into your computer or laptop and you’re connected. The contracts are from a year to 2 years and you also have a 30-day ‘pay as you go’ option. The downloads offered are 1 GB to 15 GB a month.

How they are perceived

They are seen to be indispensable by a large number of subscribers who would like to carry their internet connection with them. They are also available in a lot of small locations all over the country as their coverage is extensive, almost 90% of the UK. However, there are complaints that come up about their connectivity and speed. For the most part however, their service is reliable and the packages are very cheap. They have a range of packages and it is a very welcome service for those who want to stay connected but are not really into downloading too much from the Internet. With the coverage that they have, they are the ideal choice for those in out of the way small places or for those who are traveling.