T-Mobile does not offer a fixed line broadband connection but it offers a flexible alternative – mobile broadband. All you have to do when you want broadband to connect to the Internet is to plug and connect – no matter where you are.

Who they are

T-Mobile is a company with one very clear aim – to make mobile access to the Internet as affordable and simple as possible. The head of the company would like to see their customers free to access the Internet from any location. They have made large investments in their mobile network and it seems to be paying off. In the recent YouGov 3G Mobile Broadband Survey, they topped the list, coming first in six out of thirteen customer-centric categories.

What they offer

They have two packages – Web ’n Walk Plus and Web ’n Walk Max. There are different prices applicable for each depending on whether you have a one-year or a two-year contract. They were the very first with pay-as-you-go packages. The fastest speed that you can get right now is 4.5 Mb and that is slated to go up shortly to over 7 Mb.

How they are perceived

Users have been surprised at the speeds they get and also taken aback at the good connectivity they get even in far-flung locations. Will it replace home broadband services? Unlikely as most of the users felt that it was a great add-on to their fixed line broadband if they had to travel and stay connected during that time. Mobile broadband is more expensive especially if you want to download a lot.