Who are mobile broadband plans designed to help? From those looking to get a 21st century internet connection in a remote, period home to frequent movers that need flexibility, there are all sorts of users that have switched to mobile broadband plans.
Take a look at the list below - if one of these descriptions sounds like you then mobile broadband might be the perfect solution to your internet connection woes.
Mobile broadband plans are perfect for:
The remote worker
Working from home has become a fact of life for millions, but many find themselves frustrated by lack of access to Superfast internet at home. Fortunately, you don’t have to commute into the office just to take advantage of a top-end connection speed. Mobile broadband offers both the speed and stability you need to work from anywhere - and it’s as portable as you are.
Use your 5G router to power your home office, then pack it up and bring it with you to work from anywhere with a mobile signal.
Multi-network mobile broadband plans also protect you from network downtime affecting your ability to work. With traditional wired broadband, if your network goes down there’s nothing you can do but wait for your internet provider to fix the issue. With multi-network broadband, you can simply switch to another available network and keep going.
The power user
Home broadband data consumption is growing every year, with more and more of us becoming power users. Our homes are full of internet-connected devices, from PCs, laptops, tablets and phones to smart devices like thermostats, security cameras and AI assistants. Your internet bandwidth is spread across every connected device, so it’s not surprising that we’re looking for ways to maximise our connection speeds and capacity wherever we can.
For those in areas that aren’t yet served by ultrafast wired broadband, 5G mobile broadband plans offer speeds of up to 1000 Mbps, with a UK-wide average speed of 150-200 Mbps. For true power users, mobile broadband plans can be used as a second home network, dividing web traffic between a traditional wired broadband router and your 5G device in order to get better performance from both.
The frequent mover
If you’ve moved home recently, you’ll know that getting broadband set up can be one of the most complicated and frustrating parts of the process. Different broadband providers cover different areas, and the speeds they offer at one property may not be the same as the speeds at another address. Movers then have to face paying an exit fee to switch contracts, or accept an inferior service.
A new broadband connection can also take weeks to install, leaving you without internet access in the meantime. The actual installation might require drilling through walls or laying cable in the garden - time consuming, messy and difficult to get permission for if you’re not the home owner.
If you move frequently, you then face having to do the same thing again and again, year after year.
Mobile broadband plans, on the other hand, offer straightforward flexibility for movers. Users can take their plans with them as they move, using the same router and plan wherever they are. If you’re spending a few weeks in temporary accommodation between moves, your plug and play router will keep you connected in the meantime. Plus, with Connectivity’s multi-network broadband plans, if a different mobile network has better coverage at your new home then you can switch to that network, hassle free.
Not a mobile broadband customer yet? With next day delivery and no installation needed, mobile broadband plans can get you online within 24-hours. No more waiting for weeks after you move in before you can enjoy reliable, high speed internet.
The countryside lover
Fresh air, beautiful scenery and peace and quiet - there’s lots to love about living in the countryside. Unfortunately, a major drawback is the lack of access to 21st-century broadband. Access to ultrafast internet is still limited outside of towns and cities, and 22% of rural broadband customers still can’t access even superfast speeds.
5G mobile broadband plans, on the other hand, offer 93% coverage across the UK. Anywhere with a strong mobile internet signal can get online with a 5G mobile router and enjoy internet speeds that used to require a dedicated fibre broadband connection.
You can get the best of both worlds - enjoying all the benefits of country living with high speed internet access at your fingertips.
