In a recent test, by broadband information site, broadband genie, where they went on a train journey from Cambridge to Bournemouth via London’s Kings Cross, they decided that Virgin Media offered the best quality mobile broadband connection, with Vodafone coming second. They tested the connection on a collection of popular internet services, such as BBC’s iPlayer and streaming music platform, Spotify.
Broadband Genie editor Chris Marling said, “They completed the majority of challenges and maintaining reasonable average upload and download speeds throughout. However, both still suffered disconnects and long periods of downtime in rural locations…Mobile broadband has come a long way in a short time, but consumers need to be aware of its limitations. We feel the service is often oversold, which can leave customers disillusioned and likely to turn their back on mobile broadband”.
Mobile broadband is great for most people who live in a mobile broadband hot spot as it means you can use it in different places, as well as having the advantage of not needing to pay for a BT landline.
Virgin Media have some competitive plans, such as their 1gb plan which is only £5 a month when taken with certain broadband connections. Until the 30th June this plan also comes with a free dongle (usually £25) so there is a saving to be had.
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