As I sit and patiently wait from Dell to squeeze my e4200 out of their production facility I noticed that vodafone have just revamped their mobile broadband range.

I only occasionally need mobile broadband but getting a USB based modem is the right choice for me. Having a USB dongle will allow me to use the mobile broadband between multiple computers.

The deal most appropriate for me was an initial outlay of £41.70 on the USB Modem Stick Pro (Pictured). Then a 12 month contract at £15 inc vat per month for a capped 3 gig service.

The reason I wanted such a relatively short term deal was I Imagine the mobile broadband market is going to expand even further and 12 months from now even better deals with be available. So being locked into an 18 or 24 month contact is not for me. Even though the deals were attractive.

I literally only need mobile internet when I am travelling between sites so my decision was based on a couple of factors:-

1) Who has the best mobile broadband service.

2) Was the Price/Contract length acceptable.

I did spend a couple of hours looking into the alternatives from O2, Orange and the like but Vodafone was the clear winner.

I will write up a review of the device once it arrives.

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