Mobile Broadband

Mobile broadband or broadband on the move is made possible by 3G (third generation) mobile phone services. 3G services have been around for a few years now and have allowed mobile phone users with 3G handsets to access internet pages and send emails etc. on the move.

Whats different about “Mobile broadband” is that although it uses the same 3G mobile phone technology it is especially designed for use in laptops / pc’s etc where a mobile internet connection is required. A data card or a USB dongle is used to allow the laptop / computer access to the mobile phones 3G network allowing full broadband access just like you would have at home on the move without the need for a fixed wired connection. At present mobile broadband which uses mobile phone networks HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) enables mobile users to download data at speeds of up to 3.4 Mbit/s.