Mobile Broadband Dongles (USB Modems)
These start around $40 and go upwards to $150 depending on the wireless technology and speed. Mobile broadband dongles are a bit more desirable than mobile broadband cards due to their portability – they just need a USB port to connect via a USB cable. They also take up less space on your desktop or laptop computer than mobile broadband card modems.
Mobile broadband dongles are only usable via the computer they are attached to unless you purchase a mobile broadband router. Once the dongles are inserted into the computer, they appear just like a hard drive. They can be used on multiple computers and other devices, such as game consoles, which is great if you don’t want to buy a mobile broadband router. Many types of mobile broadband are eligible for monthly payment plans that require no upfront costs. Keep in mind that monthly payments often carry an extra fee per month whereas paying in cash only will not have any additional charges added.
Mobile Broadband Technology
Mobile broadband technology enables wireless wide area networks (WWAN). Simply put, it provides high-speed wireless internet access to portable devices via cell towers. With mobile broadband technology, you can connect to the Internet wherever GSM- or CDMA-based cellular service is available for mobile Internet connectivity. This allows an individual to maintain internet connectivity while moving from location to location without relying on her Wi-Fi hotspot. Mobile broadband technology uses a cellphone or dongle to provide internet access (often over 3G/4G or LTE networks). You use your phone as a modem to connect to different wireless networks in order to access the web and anything on it.
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