O2's USB modem plugs into a laptop USB port
O2 offers pay-as-you-go mobile broadband
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01 Dec 2008, Daniel Robinson , V3
O2 has introduced a 3G broadband USB modem for just £29.99 on a pay-as-you-go tariff, branding it as the best value mobile offering for laptop users.
Available immediately, the O2 Mobile Broadband USB modem plugs into the USB port of any PC or Mac laptop, enabling users to access the internet at speeds up to 3.6Mbit/s from anywhere within reach of a cellular network signal.
The O2 Mobile Broadband Pay & Go tariffs start at £2 a day for a download allowance of up to 500MB, £7.50 a week for 1GB or £15 a month for 3GB.
Customers also get unlimited access to over 6,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across the UK via O2 partner The Cloud.
O2 said that customers get 24-hour access to support from a UK call centre, plus a 50-day money-back Happiness Guarantee. The modem is available online, or at O2 and Carphone Warehouse stores.
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Great If you can get one
Ordered one on the 08/12/08 the money was taken on the 09/12/08 and its now the 14/01/09 and its still not arrived they are continually out of stock
Posted by Steve Drew, 14 Jan 2009
useless- dreadful service cuts out even w full reception
I am in an internet cafe AGAIN as -depite having 100% reception with this 'service' from O2- i've had no connection since just after 5pm. It's almost 10pm now.
service is fair, slow or off- never fast. the 'breathing' is more akin to the last gasps of a heavy smoker, its so poor. this is NOT a reception problem- i have full reception always, and computer is beside window, 4thfloor- no near neighbours. ideal, in fact.
set up is fiddly, badly laid out, and not designed for macs- despite being assured it would work 'just as well'.
help on the phone and in store was also poor- had to wait an hour to be seen in the shop etc.
i have already arranged to get a full service from another provider.
i would not dream of EVER getting ANYTHING from o2 ever again. i will be attempting to take full advantage of the 50 day money back guarentee, though suspect taht will be fraught with problems.
really really useless.
Posted by sean cairn, 16 Mar 2009