Want to get online using a mobile broadband dongle?
In this article, we’ve reviewed the 5 best dongle deals in the UK in 2024.
We’ve also explained how these devices work, and how to find the right dongle deal to buy.
Best dongle deals
Below, we’ve reviewed and compared the best 4G and 5G dongle deals you can buy right now in the UK.
1. Three TCL Linkzone MW63 4G Mobile Wi-Fi
Rather than plugging into a USB port like most dongles, Three’s mobile Wi-Fi (MiFi) device creates a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing you to get online on up to 10 different devices at once – rather than just a single computer.
This TCL MiFi device is powered by a battery, which lasts for about seven hours of use, or about 10 days on idle, from our testing. You can keep it plugged in and charging all the time if you’d prefer.
The best thing about Three mobile broadband is its value for money. Three is the cheapest provider on the market, and they offer unlimited data plans for a reasonable monthly cost.
You can also choose between a pay as you go deal, or a 12 month or 24 month pay monthly contract. While the flexibility of pay as you go is great to have, it’s normally a good idea to buy this device on a pay monthly contract if you can, in order to get a lower monthly and upfront cost.
Three MiFi also offers fast speeds in our experience on their 4G network. We typically received download speeds of 30-40 Mbps when using this MiFi device.
Overall, if the Three mobile network offers good signal in your area, their mobile broadband device is a great choice.
Pros
- Allows you to get online on multiple devices at once.
- Reasonable price, including on unlimited data.
- Great range of data plans.
- Good download speeds.
Cons
- None to mention – great choice if you have Three 4G signal.
2. Vodafone K5161z Dongle
Vodafone still sells a traditional USB dongle that plugs into your computer, allowing you to get online.
Their K5161z device is quite reasonably priced, and is available with unlimited data. You can also get it with 4GB or 30GB of monthly data, for a lower monthly cost.
There’s also the choice of a pay as you go or pay monthly contract, no matter what data allowance you choose.
The main issue with this dongle is it’s not as cheap as Three’s, even though it only allows you to get online on one device at once.
Also, from our testing, the K5161z dongle doesn’t offer as fast download speeds as Three’s MiFi device. However, it is fairly easy to plug into your computer and begin using.
In most cases, we’d recommend Three’s device instead of the Vodafone K5161z dongle if you want a 4G mobile broadband solution.
Pros
- Simple and easy to use.
- Reasonably priced.
- Good range of data plans.
Cons
- Download speeds aren’t the best.
3. Vodafone ZTE MU5001 5G Mobile Hotspot
As well as their 4G dongle, Vodafone also sells one of the only 5G mobile broadband devices you can buy from a major network in the UK.
This mobile hotspot device offers average download speeds of about 100-200 Mbps, and it is WiFi 6 compatible, giving you better signal and speeds than most other mobile broadband devices offer.
The device also has a touchscreen, allowing you to change settings on the fly, such as your Wi-Fi password. It offers about eight hours of battery life, which is quite good for a 5G-enabled dongle.
Plus, you can connect up to 32 phones, laptops, and other devices to this mobile hotspot at once, which is much higher than you can with most other similar devices.
Vodafone’s prices on this dongle are quite reasonable, given it comes with 5G speeds. However, the upfront costs are very high on pay as you go plans, simply because the price of the device is so high. 5G dongles and MiFi devices are generally very expensive, and this one is no exception.
Pros
- Fast download speeds.
- Good battery life.
- Can connect up to 32 devices to the internet at once.
Cons
- High upfront fees on pay as you go plans.
4. EE 4G WiFi
EE sells a similar mobile broadband dongle to Three’s TCL device.
The great thing about EE is their network coverage. They have the best 4G of any of the big four networks in the UK, especially in the countryside.
EE are a great choice if you live somewhere with bad signal, or want a dongle to travel with.
Also, if you’re an existing EE Mobile customer, and you buy this device, you’ll get an extra 5GB of data included for free on your phone plan, which is a nice touch.
Their 4G WiFi device is also quite a good bit of kit. It has a 30m Wi-Fi range, and you can connect up to 32 devices to the hotspot at once, which is quite a lot for a 4G internet device.
Although EE has a good range of data plans to choose from, including pay as you go options with unlimited data, they are quite expensive.
Compared to Three deals with the same amount of data, you’ll pay about twice as much to use EE mobile broadband.
Pros
- MiFi device is quite a good bit of kit.
- Comes with bonus data for EE Mobile customers.
- Excellent 4G coverage and speeds.
Cons
- Expensive.
5. O2 Alcatel 4G Dongle
Like with Vodafone’s K5161z device, O2’s 4G dongle from Alcatel is very simple, and easy to set up.
All you need to do is plug it into your computer, install the included software, and connect to the internet.
Plus, O2 offers the most flexible mobile broadband plans on the market. You can choose your exact contract length and data cap, from 5GB per month up to unlimited data, giving you the ability to build a customised plan that works for you.
O2’s prices are quite reasonable, even with a high data limit, although the amount you’ll pay does depend a lot on the length of the contract you choose.
However, this device has some of the drawbacks of Vodafone’s dongle as well.
Apart from the fact that it can’t connect more than one device to the internet at once, its internet signal can sometimes be a bit inconsistent, especially if you don’t have the best O2 mobile network coverage at your address.
Pros
- Very flexible data plans.
- Reasonable prices.
- Easy to set up.
Cons
- Can be a bit inconsistent.
What you need to know
In this part of the article, we’ve explained what you need to know when shopping for a dongle plan to buy.
How do dongles work?
Dongles are small devices that take a SIM card, plug into a USB port on your computer, and connect to the internet using the mobile network, just like your phone.
They’re generally very easy to set up, and also very flexible. You can buy a dongle on a pay as you go contract, and you can choose to get a plan with a data limit if you don’t need unlimited usage, helping you to save money.
Once you plug a dongle into your computer, you’ll need to install some software. Once this is done, and the dongle connects to the mobile network, you’ll be able to get online.
Most of the time, dongles connect to the 4G mobile network, giving you access to download speeds of about 30-40 Mbps on average. However, some dongles are 5G compatible, allowing you to get download speeds of 100-300 Mbps or more.
In general, dongles only allow you to get online on one device at once. This is why many networks now sell mobile Wi-Fi (MiFi) devices instead of dongles.
MiFi devices work like a dongle except that they have a battery, and create a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing you to get online on multiple devices at the same time.
How buying a dongle works
Dongles are normally sold bundled with a data SIM plan, allowing you to immediately get online with the device.
The first thing you’ll need to decide when buying is how much data you need. Unlimited data dongle plans are available, and they’re a good choice if you plan to do a lot of data-heavy internet activities, like streaming high-definition video.
You’ll also need to choose whether you want to commit to a 12 month or 24 month pay monthly contract, or pay as you go on a month-to-month basis.
Before buying, it’s important to check that you have good 4G network signal at your address. To do this, you can use a network coverage map – here’s Three’s, as an example. Make sure to look for good indoor and outdoor 4G signal where you live.
Once you buy a dongle, it’ll be shipped to you, and should arrive in 1-2 business days. Then, when it arrives, you’ll need to insert the SIM card into the device, before plugging it into your computer and getting online.
4G vs 5G mobile broadband
In many parts of the UK, you can now get 5G signal, giving you much faster download speeds compared to 4G.
However, 5G mobile broadband devices are very expensive. And 4G is still fast enough for streaming videos and browsing social media, even on multiple devices at once.
For most people, we recommend 4G dongles, like the Three TCL MiFi device, because they’re so much cheaper.
If you want to use 5G, and can get it at your address, consider the Three 5G Hub router. It’s bigger than a dongle, and less portable, since it plugs into a wall power socket.
However, it costs about the same as most other mobile broadband devices, offers 5G speeds, and comes with unlimited data.
Pay as you go vs pay monthly dongles
When you buy a dongle from Three, EE, Vodafone, or O2, you’ll have the choice of a pay as you go or a pay monthly contract. Each of these networks offers the option of buying a dongle on a rolling monthly basis at the moment.
With a pay monthly contract, you’ll get access to a lower upfront cost (sometimes there will be no upfront cost) in return for committing for 12 or 24 months.
Pay as you go dongle plans are much more flexible, because you can cancel with a month’s notice, but they normally have a much higher upfront cost. Sometimes the monthly cost will be higher as well.
Normally, we recommend getting a pay monthly plan, if you don’t mind committing for a year or two, and passing a credit check. If you plan to use your dongle for a long time, you’ll save a lot of money by choosing a pay monthly agreement.
However, pay as you go deals are a great choice if you only plan on using your mobile broadband device for less than a year.
Do I need an unlimited data dongle?
If you will be using your dongle as your main way of getting online, we recommend paying a bit extra for unlimited data usage, if you can.
With the amount of HD video streaming most people do, and the amount of data that social media uses, if you get a 50-100GB monthly data limit, you might find yourself hitting your cap towards the end of the month.
However, there are a few situations in which you don’t need unlimited data.
- If you’re the only one using the dongle, and you’ll only be using it to browse the web, read emails, and watch the occasional video, a 50-100GB monthly data limit should be enough.
- If you’re only using the dongle occasionally, such as on weekends away in the caravan, a 50GB limit should be enough (or 100GB if you have kids).
- If your dongle is going to be used irregularly, a few days a month or less, a 4-20GB monthly data limit should be plenty.
Which mobile network is best?
For most people, Three is the best network to choose when buying a mobile broadband dongle.
They offer good 4G coverage in nearly all of the UK, and they’re much cheaper than most other mobile networks, when you compare the costs of their data plans.
EE has the best 4G coverage of any mobile network in the UK, especially in rural areas. However, their mobile broadband plans are significantly more expensive than Three’s.
Pros and cons of using a dongle
The main advantages of using a dongle are:
- They’re very easy to set up – simply insert the SIM card, and get online.
- They can be cheaper than using fibre broadband, especially if you don’t need unlimited monthly data.
- They can be purchased on a pay as you go basis, allowing you to cancel at any time.
- They can be faster than using broadband, especially if you only have ADSL internet available in your area.
- You can get online anywhere with a dongle, as long as you have 4G signal, making them a great choice for travelling.
However, there are some downsides to mobile broadband dongles:
- The traditional type of dongle that plugs into a USB port only allows one device to get online at once. This is why we recommend using a MiFi device instead – they will create a hotspot that multiple devices can connect to.
- Your latency will not be as good compared to using a fixed broadband connection. Dongles are not a great choice for online gaming.
- Their download and upload speeds aren’t as fast as using fibre broadband, in most cases.
How to save money when buying a dongle
If you’re on a budget, here are some ways to save money when buying a dongle deal:
- Only pay for as much data as you need, rather than getting unlimited data, in order to lower your monthly cost. We’ve explained how to calculate your monthly data needs in the next section.
- Commit to a 24 month contract, if you can. This should help to lower your upfront cost.
- Get a 4G rather than a 5G dongle, as they are significantly cheaper.
- Avoid networks with expensive mobile data plans, like EE and Vodafone, especially if you need unlimited data usage.
Getting online overseas with a dongle
Most mobile broadband providers allow you to roam with a dongle, once you enable international roaming in the device settings.
The issue is, when using data overseas, you will be subject to fair usage limits, meaning your monthly data usage will be capped. You may also need to pay an extra daily or monthly international roaming charge, which can make roaming with a dongle very expensive.
Often, to get online overseas with a dongle, the best thing to do is buy a foreign data SIM card, if you can find one.
Simply swap out the UK SIM and insert the international one – provided the foreign SIM is compatible with mobile internet devices, you should be able to get online without worrying about roaming limits or extra charges.
Other flexible ways to get online
If you’re not sure about using a dongle, here are some other flexible ways to get online.
1. Mobile Wi-Fi (MiFi) devices
Mobile Wi-Fi devices work just like a dongle, except they are powered with a battery, rather than plugging into your computer. They create a Wi-Fi hotspot that you can use to get online with multiple devices at once.
In most cases, MiFi devices are a better choice than dongles, which is why Three, EE, and Vodafone sell them.
2. 4G/5G routers
If you want a way to get online full time with mobile broadband, 4G and 5G routers are worth looking at.
They function in the same way as a traditional Wi-Fi router, except they take a SIM card. Compared to a dongle or MiFi device, mobile broadband routers offer better Wi-Fi signal and download speeds, and although they’re less portable, routers normally come with unlimited usage by default.
The Three 4G Hub and 5G Hub are a great choice if you want to get online with a mobile broadband router.
3. Phone hotspot or tethering
You might also be able to get online with your phone’s hotspot or tethering, avoiding the need to buy a dongle.
The downside to doing this is you’ll need to keep your phone plugged in and charging whenever you’re online, which will degrade its battery over time.
Also, your internet speeds won’t be as fast as if you used a proper mobile broadband device, and you might end up eating through your data allowance quite quickly, unless you have an unlimited data SIM plan.
Conclusion
In our opinion, Three’s dongle is the best device to buy, if you can get Three 4G signal at your address. It’s reasonably priced, even with unlimited data, easy to set up, and offers good download speeds.
Still not sure which mobile broadband device to buy? Leave a comment below, and we’ll get back to you.
About the author
Tyler is the co-founder of Broadband Savvy. He has been helping people improve their broadband connectivity since 2018 by writing about fibre broadband and mobile broadband providers, as well as creating tutorials to help people improve their broadband speeds and Wi-Fi signal.
Tyler is responsible for the majority of buyer’s guides and broadband reviews published on Broadband Savvy. He has a wealth of experience testing and reviewing different broadband tariffs, including fibre internet plans, as well as 4G and 5G broadband deals. He is responsible for testing and evaluating Wi-Fi routers, performing speed and latency tests, and comparing the value for money of different broadband providers on the market in the UK.
Before co-founding Broadband Savvy, Tyler had a long history of tinkering with computers. He built his first PC at the age of 12, and since then, he’s become obsessed with all things networking and internet-related. He’s a massive gamer, loves Rocket League, and also plays Sunday League football.
Good and helpful information. I am at the end of a copper line and my speeds are 0.29 to 3.00 mbps. I am also at the end of my tether as no fibre yet. If I get a dongle or similar will my SKY Q run off it or do I still need the line?!
Hi Phillip,
We don’t believe so – Sky Q should run off a dish. So you should be good to go dongle-only.
Tyler
Hello! I am (like most of the nation working from home again !!) I work on platforms like MS Teams a lot and deliver training through them. My internet provision at home is great but there are occasions when something happens and the internet goes down (eg when someone is working in the cable room in our flats). I’d like to get a dongle and plan as a contingency so that I can pay a data package quickly and get going quickly if there is an issue.
Any suggestions ?
Hi Shamela,
Sorry for the late response! That’s quite a pickle – applications such as MS Teams can use quite a lot of data. However, unlimited dongle plans are expensive, especially if you’re paying for regular broadband too. On the other hand, you might be able to get away with a plan that has limited data, if the dropouts don’t happen often.
Do you know if your home broadband is likely to become more stable in the future, or is it a temporary issue? If it’s likely to be long-term, you could look at something like a Vodafone unlimited or 24GB plan, depending on how often your broadband drops out. Otherwise they have similar deals available on 30-day contracts.
I have a house in Northern Ireland which (COVID not permitting) I go to 5 or 6 times a year, typically spending a week each time. So I don’t want to pay for broadband every month. I am looking for real pay as you go broadband – which used to exist many years ago. But this does not seem to exist. Do you have any solutions? I believe it exists in other countries.
The dongles and MIFI are also on a monthly basis so they don’t work for me.
Currently I access WIFI when I visit my parents, or in public areas or cafes. When I go to my house I use my phone and create a hotspot but as my phone is a French one I hit my limit very quickly.
Hi Sharon,
You might be able to find a PAYG data SIM. EE currently has one. They have data addons you can buy whenever you like. The smallest is 200MB for £2.
Tyler
Hi, I live in the middle of nowhere and there is no WiFi here, could I use a dongle to put in my TV to then be able to use a now TV stick? Looking for pay as you go
Hi Lena,
It will depend on the 4G signal you can get at your address. With a good network like EE or Three, you might be able to get a MiFi device or 4G router that will have fast enough speeds to stream videos on your TV. A dongle likely won’t work as you’ll only be able to plug it into your computer – it can’t plug into a TV.
We’d recommend looking at the EE 4G router if you can get good EE 4G coverage at your address. However, it has an 18 month contract. Pay as you go deals with speeds good enough for TV streaming can be quite expensive, unfortunately.
My grandson has an Apple iPhone SE 2020 but his contract provides only a small amount of data. I am trying to find a way to link him to the internet as cheaply as possible. He does not work from home and is not into gaming but does use Netflix. Both he and I have limited
knowledge. What would you suggest ?
Hi Dorothy,
If you don’t have fixed-line broadband that he can use at home, it’s probably a good idea to upgrade his contract, if possible. Since Netflix is very data-hungry, getting a SIM-only plan with unlimited data is probably a good choice.
If he is still under contract and you can’t change plan, you could get a Mi-Fi device (such as the one Three sells) with an unlimited data plan. However this will be more expensive than plugging a SIM into the phone directly, because you’re paying for the Mi-Fi device as well.
Hi Tyler. Hope you’re having a good Easter weekend.
I’m working in a Covid testing station,
in a nuclear base! until the end of September so don’t need a long term contract. However we have 3 x weekly team meetings with others around the country for 30 minutes a time.
I need Internet to cover that much time and a little bit extra for emails, rota planning but know nothing about dongles other than wgat I’ve read on your page. I’m in Plymouth Devon, so good coverage, can you advise this non techy older person on the best way forward please?
Hi Annette,
Thanks for getting in touch.
Since no providers currently offer 6 month contracts, you’ll need to find a month to month plan which you can cancel instantly once you escape the nuclear bunker.
With Three there’s a decent upfront cost on their monthly plans, but their monthly costs are much lower than with Vodafone or O2, making them cheaper overall. So we would recommend looking at the Three Huawei Mi-Fi device first and foremost (click/tap here to jump to it).
You definitely don’t need unlimited downloads, however you will need a decent data allowance if meeting participants have their webcams on – the video streams on Zoom or Microsoft Teams can use up a fair bit of data.
We would recommend the 40GB plan from Three. You might be able to get away with 20GB of data per month, but for only £3 per month more (£19 vs £16) it’s worth doubling the data in our opinion so you don’t hit any usage caps.
Hope that was helpful, please let me know if you have any further questions
Thanks
Tyler
Hi Tyler,
I am buying a mobile home that I will be visiting only once or twice a year, each time for 3 – 6 months. I have been told that to access wifi that I need to use a dongle and that a 4G dongle works very well in the mobil home park.
Can you advise where I should start in looking for a dongle?
Hi Linda,
Unfortunately the way dongle deals are structured, there aren’t 3 or 6 month contracts you can buy – you can either go month to month or sign a 12 month commitment. You could consider going for a 30 day plan and then cancelling it when you leave the mobile home. However, if you spend more than 6 months a year there, it may be cheaper to buy a dongle on a 12 or 24 month contract because month to month can be quite expensive. You could consider getting an unlimited data plan on a long term contract and using the dongle everywhere, so you don’t have to pay for fixed line broadband at your regular address.
Hope that helps.
Tyler
Hi I work in a preschool where we have many devices, 4 tablets,2 laptops and a mobile phone (although not all being used simultaneously) Our landline is poor and internet speeds are up to 13mbps which means some days we are unable to upload photos/videos to the children’s learning journeys as it’s too slow. Providers are unwilling to improve our phone line due to where we are situated. I am considering a Mi-fi device but unsure if this will even be any better than what we have already, our mobile service isn’t amazing some days. Would a usb dongle be better with use of a wireless router? Any advice would be much appreciated, I have no idea where to go with this! Thanks Nicola
Hi Nicola,
Sorry for the late reply. The first thing I would do is test the mobile service a bit more. You said that the service isn’t great some days – if 4G coverage is poor then a 4G device (whether a dongle, Mi-Fi or a router) won’t be of much help.
I would use a speed testing app on a few different mobile devices, ideally on different networks (EE, Three, Vodafone etc) and ideally with people who don’t have a speed-capped data plan. If you see decent speeds on a certain network quite consistently throughout the day, then a 4G device is worth looking at. For your purposes, the EE wireless router is probably the best because EE has the best network coverage in most areas, and the router will allow you to connect your different devices quite easily. However, it is quite an expensive device to buy. We would avoid a dongle because you’ll have to keep plugging it into different devices as you change between them – Mi-FI is worth looking at though if Three has good coverage at the pre-school.
Thanks
Hi Tyler
I am looking for the best way to watch TV in my new campervan. I will be travelling to places that will be rural and would like to access on demand TV like Netflix through a smart TV, what would be the best option in your opinion?
Hi WIll,
For watching TV, you will probably want a plan with unlimited data, unless you’re only watching about a few hours or so every week and not using the dongle for anything else. For context, streaming Netflix in HD uses about 3 GB of data per hour. You could also look at 40 GB data plans but this is probably cutting it a bit close.
Remember, dongles can typically only plug into computers. Therefore, unless you’re casting from a laptop to your TV (which it sounds like you’re not, since it’s a smart TV), you won’t be able to use a dongle.
Since you need unlimited data, we’d probably recommend the Three MiFi device. It will create a hotspot that your smart TV can connect to, and Three’s unlimited data plans are quite reasonably priced.
Before buying, be sure to check out Three’s network coverage map in some of the areas you’ll likely be travelling to, just to ensure you’ll get a good signal.
Thanks
Hi Tyler,
I am a stall holder at craft and gift fairs in the Cotswolds, and we are about to start the fairs again after the Covid restrictions.
The hall we use most for these fairs has no Wifi, so when customers want to make a card payment we have to use the mobile data on our phones. Would we be better off to have a mobile dongle for these instances? and what can you advise? as the public may be happier to use cards rather than cash. Would a pay as you go dongle be suitable? My mobile and home broadband is with SKY. Many thanks
Hi Lynn,
I think you should be fine to use your phone’s data in that instance. Since Sky use O2, using your phone should be identical to using O2’s dongle from a signal point of view. The transactions shouldn’t use up much of your mobile data. Are you having any troubles with slow or failed transactions when using your phone?
If the problem is it’s a bit of a hassle to set up with your phone, you could consider Three’s Mi-Fi device, to create a mini Wi-Fi network to use. Not sure if a dongle would work, unless the card reader connects to a computer you can plug a dongle into.
Thanks
Hi Tyler, I was thinking of purchasing an iPad for my mum but she doesn’t have or know anything about wi-fi and the internet. I don’t want it to be complicated for her. What what would you suggest is the best to get as in Dongle or sim? Many thanks, Donna
Hi Donna,
We think a SIM card would probably be best in this case. With a SIM, you can simply insert it into the iPad, activate the SIM, and your mum can get online easily. On the other hand, dongles are really designed for computers – you need to plug them into a device with a USB port, and they require a bit of setting up in order to use.
Thanks
Hi Tyler, we are semi rural location and usually get around 3mbps with our sky internet. We can’t get fibre at all yet. We bought our 16year old a PS5 and he can’t use it as as soon as it needs an update it will update to about 10-20% then just stop due to internet. What if anything could we buy to give him the connectivity he needs?
Hi Tyler,
I am about to run a weekly meeting every Tuesday evening for 2 hours. My home broadband is not strong enough where the meeting room upstairs will be held and its keep dropping now and then. I cannot afford to have internet dropping in these meetings. Please the dongle and the mobile wifi which one would serve me better if I don’t want any drops during the 2 hour presentation. Any specific recommendation will be appreciated.
Hi Giddy,
The most important thing is the level of 4G coverage you receive in that specific room. To start with, it’s a good idea to check your coverage on Three, O2, Vodafone, and EE’s websites. Look for good indoor and outdoor 4G coverage at your address. You can also test your signal in that room using your mobile phone – do a few speed tests, to see what sort of signal you receive.
If you get coverage with all four networks, your best choice is probably either the Three MiFi device, or Vodafone’s dongle, depending on which type of device you would prefer to use. Neither will drop out during your meetings, provided you have good 4G signal.
Thanks
Hi Tyler
I need to buy a new laptop and was thinking about getting one with a SIM card slot, to get internet away from home, but reading here it looks like I don’t need that; a dongle or mifi would do just as well.
Problem is, I’ll be using it in Norway (EEA). I won’t need a whole lot of data but I’m not able to find anything out about roaming charges in any of the deals and devices I’ve looked at. Can you advise?
Hi Mairianna,
Unfortunately most providers have become very restrictive with their roaming policies recently, as a result of Brexit. Most now have a daily charge for EU roaming, as we’ve discussed here: https://broadbandsavvy.com/best-roaming-sim-cards/
As far as we understand it, this means that you can use your allowance in Norway with most of these MiFi devices, but you’ll have to pay about £2 per day, and there will be a “fair usage” limit on how much of your allowance you can use overseas. This also depends on whether you buy a pay monthly or pay as you go contract.
If you spend a lot of time in Norway, you might consider buying a separate Norwegian SIM card and putting it into the MiFi device. As far as we’re aware, Three’s MiFi device is unlocked, so you can use other SIM cards in it.
Thanks
Hi Tyler,
I have a Vigor 2862Vac Router that will allow me to use a USB 3G/4G internet and distribute the internet signal to my devices. I am going to use the wired connection of the router. I don’t want to use the wifi. I am moving onto a boat, so landline connection will not be possible on the move.
I am not sure which of this options is best for me.
Hi there,
Does the router accept a SIM card or just a USB? This is a bit of an odd one, since most of these dongles will require you plug them into a computer and follow some prompts to get online. We’re not sure exactly how the router would set up with the device. It might be best to contact Vigor and ask what sort of device is compatible.
Thanks
Hi I have a static caravan and only use more data when I am there which is every other weekend I only have 1g of data on my phone which Is enough when I am at home. how much would it be for a pay as you go dongle please.
We would recommend looking at Three’s pay as you go plans, this should end up at about £15-£20 per month for a small amount of data, although there will be an upfront cost.
Thanks
Hi there,
I’m out of contract with Shell Energy broadband.
I only require wifi at my house when my Daughter and family visit which is only about two or three times a year for 2 or 3 days each time.
What would be the best solution for me……….4 or 5 devices, keep allowance for a long period, payg (no contract)
ps. most of the time i’m at my partners house
Hi, we would recommend Three’s MiFi device on a pay as you go contract. When you need internet, we would recommend using their 40GB plan, this should be enough for 2-3 days. Thanks
When I moved to Cornwall from London, Vodaphone were unable to supply broadband at my new address. I’ve been unable to find another provider that covers my area. I have 40 GB on my mobile phone but I would like unlimited data. My contract ends on 25 October. I use WiFi for Banking, Email, WhatsApp, Facebook, browsing and YouTube. I would appreciate your advice on whether I should have a SIM or a dongle and explain the difference.
A solution like the Three 4G Hub would probably be your best choice, you can read our review here: https://broadbandsavvy.com/three-4g-hub-review/
You could also use the Three MiFi device mentioned on this page. Generally, having a MiFi device or router (such as the 4G Hub) is better than just using a SIM because it can create a permanent Wi-Fi hotspot you can connect to without draining your phone’s battery.