- Get online at home or on the move with this broadband without a fixed line option
- Plug the dongle into your USB port in your PC or laptop, and you''ll be online in a matter of minutes
- USB self-installing dongle (for PC)
- Compatible with PCs and Macs
- 91% population coverage (constantly being improved every month)
- True download speeds of up to 2.8Mbps in HSPDA areas (3G+)
- Typical download speeds of 1Mbps to 1.5Mbps
- No contract required, simply top up when your credit has ran out
- Top up online - access to the 3 website is zero rated
A Mobile Broadband Starter Kit is the best way to get broadband on the move or even replace your home connection. There’s no need for a landline and no contract to sign, and with speeds of up to 2.8Mbps, it’s just as fast as a fixed line – with the added bonus that you can take it with you when you’re using your laptop out and about.
Mobile Broadband Starter Kits are preloaded with data that can last for up to 24 months. That means you can get going straight away – there’s no need to top up first. Once your data allowance is used up, all you need to do is top up again and you can go on using Mobile Broadband.
Packages available:
3GB (3 months) enables you to:
- Send 2000 plain text emails
- Surf the web for 100 hours
- Download 100 two minute videos
- Download 200 music tracks
12GB (12 months) enables you to:
- Send 8000 plain text emails
- Surf the web for 400 hours
- Download 400 two minute videos
- Download 800 music tracks
24GB (24 months) enables you to:
- Send 16,000 plain text emails
- Surf the web for 800 hours
- Download 800 two minute videos
- Download 1600 music tracks
You will need to top up after you have used your data or time allowance (whichever comes first)
Technical Specification
Dimensions: 75mm x 25mm x 12mm
Weight: 50g
HSDPA packet data service with a maximum transmission rate of 3.6Mbps
UMTS packet data service with a maximum transmission rate of 384kbps
EDGE packet data service with a maximum transmission rate of 236.8kbps
SMS service
Easy to use plug and play auto installation, for convenient use
Internal Antenna
SIM/USIM card: standard 6 PIN SIM card interface
System requirements
Windows 2000 (SP4)/XP(SP2)/Vista(SP0)
Mac OSX 10.4.11/10.5.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q- Does Maplin do an amplifier or gain antenna for this dongle?
- Stephen
Answer- This is not something that we stock i am afraid.
Q- can 2 or more computers be online at the same time in the home with only 1 modem
- Lou
Answer- No sorry this product does not support that.
Q- Is there any time limit at all on how long you take to use up the 12gb?
- Brian Bostock
Answer- This is 12 months.
Q- Is there a website with more information on the service please?
- Neil
Answer- try visiting http://www.three.co.uk/Mobile_Broadband
Q- can you use the 3 PAYG mobile broadband for Skype calls?
- Paul
Answer- This would be something you would need to confirm with the service provider directly (we personally couldnt see any reason why not though).
Q- I have just purchased a USBMBB StartKi
t 12GB if i dont use this 12 gb in a month will it carry over unti is has been all used
- ian williams
Answer- Yes the product does support that.
Q- How do you buy the top up packs - the 3 website shows top ups are only valid for 30 days but your information says you can buy 3month 12 month and 24 month top ups
- Dave Holliday
Answer- These can only be bought in a bundle with the dongle itself.
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