Pay as you go mobile broadband USB modems are commonly known as “internet dongles”. Internet dongles simply plug into the USB port of your laptop or desktop computer. They connect to the internet by establishing a data connection over a mobile phone network. USB modems are quick and easy to use;

• You pay a small upfront fee for the USB modem (budget for about £50)
• You install the software on your computer
• Put the mobile phone SIM card in the USB modem / dongle
• Plug the dongle into the computer
• Power up the machine and log-in to the mobile provider via their installed software
• Enjoy the freedom of the mobile internet

View the pay as you go mobile broadband page for links to the UK broadband providers, or, visit the internet dongle page for more information on pay as you go USB modems.