Mobile firm 3 has become the latest operator to offer new mobile broadband packages for small businesses.

The firm's small business division, 3 Business, is introducing two bundles - Broadband 5GB and Broadband 15GB - priced at £15 and £30 per month respectively.

The operator also said that it will give any small business buying an 18-month or 24-month mobile broadband package the option to buy a second at half price.

Current 3 customers wanting to buy a business mobile broadband package will be given 50 per cent off line rental for the new plan.

"3 Business has always been focused on offering small businesses a wide range of communications options at the best possible price," said Renato Bottini, head of 3 Business.

"It is especially important in today's climate for small businesses to be able to work smartly on the go without paying over the odds."

Rival operator O2 recently announced a new set of mobile broadband offers, including a 10GB package available on a two-year tariff for £30 per month, and a 3GB package for £15 per month with a free USB modem on 18-month or 24-month contracts.

Virgin Media, meanwhile, announced recently that new or existing broadband customers can now get a 1GB deal for £5 per month.