What is Mobile Broadband?

It’s pretty simple. Mobile broadband gives you Internet access so you can stay connected to the web when you’re out and about or at home. You can browse the web, check email, and download music tracks and videos. In fact, mobile broadband lets you do pretty much all the things you would do through a home broadband service. We have made it easy for you to find the right mobile broadband package. We want to be completely honest and help you understand the things you need to know before you buy – after all, we don’t want you to be disappointed.

Recommended Mobile Broadband Solution

Mobile Broadband can be used in conjunction with a USB Modem or Data Card with the connectivity software.

Improving Network coverage

There is now 3.6Mbps speeds available through parts of the o2 network. With unlimited WIFI at all of the 6100 cloud hotspots getting a high speed connection in a variety of places.

System Requirements

In order for mobile broadband to work on your laptop, you’ll need to check you have the following minimum system requirements:

Windows: 
XP Service Pack 1-3 (32 bit)  Vista (32 bit)
Intel Processor: 500Mhz and above
System Memory: 128MB (XP) or 512MB (Vista)
Hard Disk Space: 150MB, RAM: 1GB
Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 or higher
Video: 256 colours and 800x600 resolution

Please note Windows 2000 is not supported. You will need to upgrade to one of the operating systems above to use O2 Mobile Broadband.

Mac:
Mac OS X: 10.4 or higher
Hard Drive Space: 64MB
RAM: 1GB

Tip: If you’re unsure as to what operating system you have then you can usually find out by looking under ‘Start / Control Panel / System’.