Several operators have recently launched deals where you get a Free Laptop if you sign up to their Mobile Broadband service.
| Operator | Free Laptop | Monthly Line Rental | Download Speed and Data Allowance | Minimum Contract | Buy Now |
| | Hewlett Packard HP 550 | £30 | Up to 2.8Mbps2 and 5GB usage per month | 24 months |
Last updated as of 27/08/08
Notes
1. Orange charge 1.46p per MB
2. 3 charge 10p per MB if you exceed your monthly usage allowance.
3. T-Mobile do not charge you extra for exceeding your 3GB data limit but they may reduce your speed significantly to limit your usage if you persistently go over the 3GB.
The free PC coupled with the mobility you get from Mobile Broadband make this ideal students heading off to Uni or or if you're about to buy a second or third computer to your household and want internet access whilst out and about.
It's great for students for the following reasons:
a free, brand new laptop ready to lasts 3 years at university
a Mobile Broadband connection that enables you to study or browse online anywhere that takes your fancy - in your student digs, on campus (or in the pub) and at home in the holidays -
your Mobile Broadband connection moves with you too if you change digs in your second year - no more problems with 18 month home broadband contracts when you only stay in one house for 9 months
The only downside of Mobile Broadband is that you need to know if the 3G coverage will be good enough in the areas you want to use your broadband.
We've also published a Beginner's Guide to Mobile Broadband on GadgetStylist to help anyone understand what it is, the pros and cons, etc. The best deals are summarised on our Cheapest Mobile Broadband Deals page too.